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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Sep 10, 2021
    60
    He’s going for a darker sound, one which explores different themes than he is used to, but some of the resonance is negated by a reliance on grandiosity. Some judicious editing and pruning might have been preferable.
  2. Sep 10, 2021
    60
    In general this is a more reflective, far darker album than we’re used to from the former god of partying.
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Jul 2, 2022
    8
    Andrew W. K. is clearly some kind of twisted genius.

    On his debut album, he managed to seamlessly mix contemporary, semi-"extreme" metal
    Andrew W. K. is clearly some kind of twisted genius.

    On his debut album, he managed to seamlessly mix contemporary, semi-"extreme" metal with Jim Steinman-esque pomp. By this, his sixth album, he's managed to segue that sound to metal-meets-Peter Gabriel...and again, has somehow pulled off such a feat flawlessly.

    Who would even try such a thing, I have no idea. But thank God we have Andrew W. K. to allay our doubts.

    Oh, and he apparently performed all the vocals and instruments on this album. Quite the achievement, sir!

    Does go on a tad long for its own good, though.
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  2. Apr 18, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I'm rating a 10 for several reasons. God DAMN CAN ANDREW WK SING! I lost track of this very unique individual after he brought out "The Wolf". My brain just could not see his vision. Then I just assumed any and every other album he brought out would be bad. I'm VERY HAPPY that Finny Mckenty on the World of YouTube mentioned Andrew WK in one his videos. This album is. Exquisite. Exotic Heavy as fu*k, yet mysterious. The passion and epicness is oozing from this album and I love Andrew WK for it. Did I mention how beautiful a voice he has? I could NOT believe this was Andrew WK singing. No One To Know and Not Anymore at the moment are really resonating me and moving moving me to tears. I could go on but this silly website won't scroll down when I type so I'm essentially typing blind.. Sort it out meta critic! Full Review »
  3. Sep 21, 2021
    9
    Possibly AWK’s masterwork. The story of him becoming a real boy perhaps? Several listens peels back many layers. A brilliant album. Be sure toPossibly AWK’s masterwork. The story of him becoming a real boy perhaps? Several listens peels back many layers. A brilliant album. Be sure to get the version with the bonus tracks which feel like they belong on the album. Full Review »