Repentless
by Slayer
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Sep 15, 2015
    80
    Repentless is the best Slayer album of the 21st century.
  2. DIY Magazine
    Sep 11, 2015
    80
    Packed with powerful guitars and guttural vocals, the quartet may be over thirty years into their career, but they still know how to pack a devastating punch; with or without their original line-up.
  3. The Guardian
    Sep 10, 2015
    80
    Still the masters of this stuff, Slayer have honoured a fallen comrade in the best possible way.
  5. Kerrang!
    Sep 9, 2015
    80
    This is pure Slayer through and through. [12 Sep 2015, p.51]
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  6. Classic Rock Magazine
    Sep 3, 2015
    80
    That Repentless is coherent and persuasively powerful is a tribute to the identity of the band.
  7. Consequence
    Sep 8, 2015
    75
    The incendiary wrath on display here, so unapologetic and infectious, makes this album undoubtedly Slayer’s.
  8. Drowned In Sound
    Sep 16, 2015
    70
    If you’re a fan you’ll know what that sounds like and you won’t be disappointed by Repentless. If you’re not, well you’ll probably still find much to enjoy until the next Metallica album finally comes out.
  9. The New York Times
    Sep 9, 2015
    70
    Repentless is comfortable, full of certainty, good enough.
  10. Exclaim
    Sep 9, 2015
    70
    This isn't going to be one of the classic Slayer albums, but there's still plenty of good thrash to be found on Repentless.
  11. The Wire
    Sep 3, 2015
    70
    While King may not be quite as adept a riff craftman as his late partner, the headbanging intensity and shout-along choruses that have always marked their best material are still present. [Sep 2015, p.51]
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  12. Uncut
    Sep 3, 2015
    70
    Their imperial phase may have passed, but Slayer will not go easy. [Oct 2015, p.83]
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  13. Pitchfork
    Sep 10, 2015
    68
    Repentless is solid--far from a classic, but the best possible outcome.
  14. musicOMH.com
    Sep 17, 2015
    60
    Repentless does possess a few standout moments but, whilst Slayer’s return is welcome, there’s little here to suggest they’re ready to push on and dazzle their fans with something mindblowing.
  15. Spin
    Sep 14, 2015
    60
    Repentless was never going to be Lulu, though the lack of surprises amongst diminishing returns is almost as bad.
  16. Billboard.com
    Sep 11, 2015
    60
    While nothing on Repentless reaches similar heights of mayhem, overall the album is more focused and fierce than its predecessor, 2009’s Hanneman-assisted World Painted Blood.
  17. Rolling Stone
    Sep 11, 2015
    60
    It's their most vital, bloodthirsty offering since 2001's God Hates Us All, with furious guitar solos from Kerry King and guest Gary Holt.hange.
  18. AllMusic
    Sep 11, 2015
    60
    Repentless is a retro, workmanlike effort from a band determined to soldier on, and that's fine.
  19. Q Magazine
    Sep 3, 2015
    60
    Stark, speedy, ferocious---all their established calling card are here. [Oct 2015, p.114]
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  20. Record Collector
    Sep 11, 2015
    40
    You Against You, which benefits from that unpredictable, bolted-together feel that all the craziest Slayer songs possess; and Implode, the first advance single released last year, and now re-recorded. The rest, unfortunately, lack spark.

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 46
  3. Negative: 3 out of 46
  1. eveli4ko
    Sep 11, 2015
    9
    This is Slayer. I feel it in guitars, i feel it in vocals, i feel it in vocals and lyrics that I can translate in my head while I listen thisThis is Slayer. I feel it in guitars, i feel it in vocals, i feel it in vocals and lyrics that I can translate in my head while I listen this fast and powerful songs… Full Review »
  2. Chronmeister
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    If you like Slayer at all or metal in general this album is for you. The power is here in every lyric and every riff. You will feel like aIf you like Slayer at all or metal in general this album is for you. The power is here in every lyric and every riff. You will feel like a killing machine when you listen to this. That is all I can say. It is a very powerful, very agressive, and a very sweet set of tracks. Do yourself a favor and play it as loud as possible. I suggest buying the disc because it comes with a dvd of a live show and a documentary of the making of the album.… Full Review »
  3. sherlockedguy
    Sep 12, 2015
    9
    Keeping it simple: it's a solid Slayer album from start to the finish. Very nicely produced too. If you're a Slayer fan or simply a metal fanKeeping it simple: it's a solid Slayer album from start to the finish. Very nicely produced too. If you're a Slayer fan or simply a metal fan you'll ENJOY it. Very satisfying album love it.… Full Review »
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