Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa
by Cradle of Filth
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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  1. Uncut
    Dec 20, 2010
    60
    On its own merits, rather a hoot. [Jan 2011, p.83]
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  2. Kerrang!
    Nov 5, 2010
    60
    All the usual COF ingredients--the abrasive vocals, the dexterous buzzsaw riffage, the furiously prop propulsive drumming--are present and correct, but here they're channeled into more streamlined songs while the more melodic elements are often pushed to the fore. [23 Oct 2010, p.50]
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  3. Q Magazine
    Nov 4, 2010
    40
    Dani Filth's ninth album ramps up the Carry On Screaming! schtick; the result is one he's behind you short of a pantomime. [Dec. 2010, p. 103]
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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. giorgio_ortiz
    Jan 26, 2019
    9
    it may not be for all, but for the fans its the one of Dan's finniest works
  2. TheDarkTyrant
    Apr 1, 2016
    10
    I was amazed when I heard Cradle's 2010 album! I just love Cradle of Filth because their music is just so addicting to me! When I hear Dani'sI was amazed when I heard Cradle's 2010 album! I just love Cradle of Filth because their music is just so addicting to me! When I hear Dani's voice, it is as if, I am in a trance of some sort. it is crazy to think that, but whenever I hear this album and all the other albums from Cradle, they are brilliant. I enjoy each and every album they create. Brilliant Band, would love to meet them someday.… Full Review »
  3. ADIL
    Jun 20, 2012
    10
    The best music the best rock band, especially the main singer! I honestly hear them in 1999 and they have the best until now ... Cradle OfThe best music the best rock band, especially the main singer! I honestly hear them in 1999 and they have the best until now ... Cradle Of Filth king of Ghost rock on world >>>> :)… Full Review »
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