Young Machetes
by The Blood Brothers
  • Record Label: V2
  • Release Date: Oct 10, 2006
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. NOW Magazine
    60
    Save for a few minutes near the end, almost every second of Machetes gets smothered with their vocal duelling; the songs are never allowed to come up for air.
  2. Uncut
    60
    Shrill, theatrical, and unhinged. [Feb 2007, p.71]
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  3. Rolling Stone
    40
    Unfortunately, Blood Brothers don't actually make you scared, which any good noise band should.
  5. Q Magazine
    40
    The band's punk credentials are immaculate. But that doesn't make them any more fun to listen to. [Feb 2007, p.99]
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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 35
  3. Negative: 3 out of 35
  1. AdrianA
    Mar 21, 2007
    9
    This CD was underrated or misunderstood by some critics. I think that the Neumu.net review and the Itunes Store review are the best ones out This CD was underrated or misunderstood by some critics. I think that the Neumu.net review and the Itunes Store review are the best ones out there to get a real feeling of what you can expect from this release. Personally after the first listen I wasn't too impressed. I would have given it a 7.5 or an 8. The more I listened and the more I got into the Neon Blonde-esque tracks (camouflage, camouflage; Laser life, spit shine your black cloud), and the more I started to open up to some of the songs with unconventionally literal the more I appreciated it. Probably their most diverse CD: every song is totally different from the one before, and, except for 1,2,3,4 Guitars (which even though is a weak song overall, still has its moments), all of the songs work great. Extremely recommended for Blood Brothers fans, and the most accessible of all BB releases for curious music fans that are interested in the band.… Full Review »
  2. MonicaD
    Jan 11, 2007
    10
    Basically this cd makes me cum.
  3. DrewD
    Jan 2, 2007
    8
    If you are not familiar with the Blood Brothers, the first thing you need to know is that they are loud. Not loud in the same way that every If you are not familiar with the Blood Brothers, the first thing you need to know is that they are loud. Not loud in the same way that every other loud band is loud; this Seattle quintet has a signature brand of loud, and it… Full Review »
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