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Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Magnet
    Dec 15, 2016
    80
    Third World Pyramid, like its recent predecessors, is yet another gorgeous, quasi-psychedelic slice of the band's kaleidoscope-eyes popcraft. [No. 138, p.53]
  2. Oct 31, 2016
    80
    In the end, Third World Pyramid is another rewarding listen for Brian Jonestown Massacre fans. It sums up various eras into a cohesive unit, but it also optimistically looks forward.
  3. Mojo
    Oct 28, 2016
    80
    In their hands, [a cover of Nina Simone's Assignment Song is] a hypnotic wonderwall of sound. [Dec 2016, p.89]
  4. Oct 28, 2016
    80
    In summary, Third World Pyramid could be renamed 'Business As Usual'. However, when business is as productive and efficient as The Brian Jonestown Massacre have been throughout the majority of their existence, it can only be a positive thing.
  5. 75
    For many of their ardent followers, it’ll be no surprise that this nine song offering fits comfortably within the band's back catalogue, rich as Third World Pyramid is with all the hallmarks of a BJM release.
  6. 70
    The result is the band’s most concise effort since Strung Out In Heaven.
  7. Oct 28, 2016
    70
    The moody astral tones of opener "Good Mourning" get the album off to a slow start, but in general there are plenty of standouts scattered throughout Third World Pyramid that could stand up to BJM's best work.

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