L.A. Divine
by Cold War Kids
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Apr 7, 2017
Metascore
49

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. AllMusic
    Apr 7, 2017
    70
    On the whole, L.A. Divine is a little less consistent than Hold My Home; the band's relentless intensity can get a bit exhausting, while the interludes sprinkled throughout the album feel more distracting than transporting.

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User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. alt_junkie
    Apr 11, 2017
    7
    Definitely their best album since "Loyalty to Loyalty". Obviously fans of the original Cold War Kids sound probably won't dig this too much,Definitely their best album since "Loyalty to Loyalty". Obviously fans of the original Cold War Kids sound probably won't dig this too much, but I think this album marks the best transition to their new "poppy" sound yet; it's just a shame it took them this long to figure it out. The standout tracks for me are "Can We Hang On?", "Luck Down", "Ordinary Idols", and "Open Up the Heavens".… Full Review »
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