Modern Ruin
by Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. No Ripcord
    Feb 13, 2017
    60
    Carter’s default psyche is an afflicted one, and his lyrics commenting on the migrant crisis typically don't pull any punches. On the other hand, his first steps into a more ornate sound on Neon Rust is a welcome change.
  2. Clash Music
    Feb 6, 2017
    60
    While there’s certainly more emphasis on melody this time around, it’s brought about through noticeably more mature, more refined compositions.
  3. Mojo
    Jan 17, 2017
    60
    This follow-up is more considered, though occasionally suffers from one too many mid-paced hard rock standards. [Feb 2017, p.90]
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  5. The Skinny
    Jan 17, 2017
    60
    The album is chock full of thundering tunes and monster riffage. It might be that is all you need. Unfortunately, though, Carter has a tendency to call on his inner Billy Idol when he should be channelling Ian MacKaye (see Wild Flowers).
  6. Drowned In Sound
    Jan 19, 2017
    50
    In subduing and possibly internalising his animalistic anger and youthful vigour, the introspective search for his new identity is yet to bear any real musical fruit.

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. nequus
    Jan 21, 2021
    9
    This is my favourite Rattlesnakes album. Good, catchy melodic punk-rock. The album have some bangers, but also there are a lot of emotions inThis is my favourite Rattlesnakes album. Good, catchy melodic punk-rock. The album have some bangers, but also there are a lot of emotions in the lyrics (for example Neon rust)… Full Review »
  2. Edvard74
    Feb 21, 2017
    8
    I've been following F. Carter back from the Gallows days and i find this one really good. He's yelling less but it's not a Pure Love albumI've been following F. Carter back from the Gallows days and i find this one really good. He's yelling less but it's not a Pure Love album neither.

    Good stuff.    … Full Review »
  3. IlReverendo
    Jan 26, 2017
    3
    Meh, angry boy midtempo crap, not memorable at all, not well written, not interesting. Who listens to this **** I honestly can't imagineMeh, angry boy midtempo crap, not memorable at all, not well written, not interesting. Who listens to this **** I honestly can't imagine anybody older than listening to this.… Full Review »
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