New Bermuda
by Deafheaven
  • Record Label: Anti
  • Release Date: Oct 2, 2015
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. DIY Magazine
    Oct 2, 2015
    60
    Despite the foreboding darkness within their offerings, there are still glimpses of light that shimmer within.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Oct 2, 2015
    60
    New Bermuda's few epiphanies are surrounded by waters too rough for most listeners.

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#43 Best Album of 2015
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#68 Most Discussed Album of 2015
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#54 Most Shared Album of 2015

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 134 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 123 out of 134
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 134
  3. Negative: 7 out of 134
  1. wishpishh
    Oct 2, 2015
    10
    If you dissect each song on this album, and listen to each part separately, you could argue that many of them are rather standard in theirIf you dissect each song on this album, and listen to each part separately, you could argue that many of them are rather standard in their genre. The post rock parts are not absolutely unique or groundbreaking. Neither are the black metal parts, nor the more thrash metal-influenced parts. Neither the poppier parts. At some times during the first listen I found myself thinking that some parts are rather tame, run-of-the-mill or even at times rather cheesy.

    But then they always manage to segue into something else that completely blows me away and I realize that the effect is masterfully created. What I'm saying is, all the parts or influences are not extraordinary on their own, but together they become something much, much greater and powerful. Sure, they could have made some parts more subtle, or advanced, or groundbreaking and unique. But then you realize they're part of a larger picture that is just flawless, and changing something wouldn't make it any better. Every second is exactly what is needed to fill the larger picture.

    After a few listens front to back, I realize that there's really nothing that needs changing. They pull all their influences together perfectly. The composition is flawless. This is a perfect album for what it is.    … Full Review »
  2. RiotFish
    Oct 3, 2015
    9
    Deafheaven's strategy on New Bermuda is simple: take the pretty parts and the ugly parts from Sunbather, and make the pretty parts prettierDeafheaven's strategy on New Bermuda is simple: take the pretty parts and the ugly parts from Sunbather, and make the pretty parts prettier and the ugly parts uglier. The result is a punishing, unpredictable 48 minute behemoth that sounds like Oasis, Burzum, Wilco and My Bloody Valentine all had a baby. Delicate, folksy guitar riffs follow sinister howls and bombastic blasts of black metal. Definitely a contender for album of the year.… Full Review »
  3. SixStringNinja
    Oct 2, 2015
    9
    Definitely a hard change from "Sunbather," but once you get used to the rougher guitars and darker chord progressions, it's just as good. It'sDefinitely a hard change from "Sunbather," but once you get used to the rougher guitars and darker chord progressions, it's just as good. It's almost as if they heard all the black metal elitists' complaints about "Sunbather" and went through a checklist while recording "New Bermuda." Easily one of my favorite metal albums this year.… Full Review »
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