Utilitarian
by Napalm Death
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. The Wire
    Apr 18, 2012
    80
    With an outfit like Napalm, one looks for the subtle touches, and they're present: clean vocals on "Analysis Paralysis" and "The Wolf I Feed," a psychedelic burst of guitar noise on "Leper Colony." [Mar 2012, p.58]
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  2. PopMatters
    Mar 19, 2012
    80
    The group has released many classic albums over its long career, and Utilitarian is easily on par with its very strongest work.
  3. Kerrang!
    Mar 12, 2012
    80
    The result is an album that's constantly looking for new ways to kick your teeth in, reasserting Napalm Death's status as national treasures of the homegrown extreme music scene. [25 Feb 2012, p.51]
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  5. Spin
    Mar 6, 2012
    80
    Death-metal firebrands still blaze.
  6. Exclaim
    Feb 28, 2012
    80
    With their traditional sound mixing well with some new elements, Utilitarian marks the next chapter in Napalm Death's impressive career.
  7. Metal Hammer (UK)
    Feb 28, 2012
    80
    After three decades of machine-gunning holy cows and hypocrites, Napalm Death remain on target. [Mar 2012, p.103]
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. AlexxTrusc
    Apr 3, 2012
    7
    Latest album of grindcor legends - Napalm's Death "Utilitarian" is not impressive. Nineteen tracks without doubt presents a level unattainableLatest album of grindcor legends - Napalm's Death "Utilitarian" is not impressive. Nineteen tracks without doubt presents a level unattainable for most followers, but the team set the bar high and as far as gentlemen's recent publication jump over it - so much happiness limit may soon be exhausted.… Full Review »
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