Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Negative: 1 out of 6
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  1. Feb 17, 2017
    80
    Dumb Blood’ is an ambitious record too--and best of all, on every single count, VANT have nailed it.
  2. Q Magazine
    Feb 16, 2017
    80
    VANT have ensured their music has the same capacity to move and intrigue as their subject matter. [Apr 2017, p.118]
  3. Kerrang!
    Feb 16, 2017
    80
    This may be the most punk record of 2017: possessing brains, balls and bags of tunes. [4 Feb 2017, p.51]
  4. Mar 7, 2017
    70
    It's not Crass, the Clash, or the Pistols, but it's certainly of its generation.
  5. Feb 16, 2017
    60
    Mattie aims to start conversations, change minds and make a difference, and with a collection of tracks that are as catchy as they are provocative, he’s on his way.
  6. Feb 16, 2017
    20
    For every Lemonade you’re likely to get 10 sixth-form common-room jam bands wailing about “TONY B-LIAR”. Dumb Blood, the debut album from London outfit Vant, unquestionably falls into the latter camp.
User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. Sep 2, 2017
    9
    Back to an essential rock music, very simple but very intense, Vant doesn't need any artificial effects to be "original" : great songwritingBack to an essential rock music, very simple but very intense, Vant doesn't need any artificial effects to be "original" : great songwriting is the key here, taking back rock music to the source - with no need for sophisticated arrangements - just like Ramones and Nirvana did in their time. Full Review »