Alternative Press' Scores
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For 3,071 reviews, this publication has graded:
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64% higher than the average critic
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3% same as the average critic
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33% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.4 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 73
| Highest review score: | LANY | |
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| Lowest review score: | Results May Vary |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 2,331 out of 3071
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Mixed: 695 out of 3071
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Negative: 45 out of 3071
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If the vocals on Electric Sweat were produced as flawlessly as the guitars, and perhaps a different song order were arranged for a better flow, this album could be a retro-rock classic alongside other "hindsight visionaries" like the Vue or the Strokes. [May 2002, p.94]- Alternative Press
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Living With The Living takes steps back to New Jersey, with the sort of big rock 'n' roll, free of subcultural claim, that'd make the Boss proud. [Apr 2007, p.176]- Alternative Press
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Chasing Ghosts won't win any awards for originality, but this is definitive victory for smart songwriting,, heart, and passion. [Oct 2012, p.84]- Alternative Press
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The music is--and should be--the primary focus, and that's a quantum leap beyond what they were doing four years ago. Essential.- Alternative Press
- Posted Oct 31, 2012
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No new ground is broken, but it's enjoyable, cathartic mosh pit fodder. [Feb 2013, p.88]- Alternative Press
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Everything that has made Boysetsfire an essential hardcore band since they formed in the mid-’90s fits into the right spots on this new album.- Alternative Press
- Posted Jun 11, 2013
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Mike Hranica’s voice is as gut-wrenchingly brutal as ever, too (“Gloom”), and some songs find the band writing music outside their comfort zone.- Alternative Press
- Posted Sep 24, 2013
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They're sometimes lost attempting to balance clumsy choruses with fleet fingered flash. At other moments, however they absolutely nail it. [Nov 2013, p.84]- Alternative Press
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.5 is a fitting tribute to a musician who can never be replaced. [Nov 2014, p.88]- Alternative Press
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The result is a record that is frequently too busy. [Feb 2015, p.90]- Alternative Press
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This album aims straight for your hips and doesn't miss. [Dec 2014, p.104]- Alternative Press
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They've made an undeniably great record that hits the sweet spot between distinction and accessibility. [Mar 2015, p.93]- Alternative Press
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As elements of dark pop fuse seamlessly with dance beats, Every Open Eye will convert even the staunchest non-believers. [Oct 2015, p.98]- Alternative Press
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While Turner's penchant for experimentation is impressive, his ability to juxtapose all of these genres without losing his sense of identity is ultimately what makes England Keep My Bones such a grand success. [Jul 2011, p.108]- Alternative Press
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On Bromst, Deacon's confidence shines through as he effortlessly combines extremes. [Apr 2009, p.142]- Alternative Press
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Ultra Beatdown is a relentless explosion of power metal serving as a superb master class for fledgling shredders on any instrument. [Sep 2008, p.152] [Sep 208, p.152]- Alternative Press
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The one thing the album really lacks, though, is an obvious single. While many songs are memorable, there is nothing that suggests any of the tracks have the classic quality of "Juneau," "History," "Streetcar" or "Into Oblivion (Reunion)."- Alternative Press
- Posted Apr 11, 2011
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The Go! Team's folluow-up is densely packed enough to make Phil Spector's Wall feel like a screen door. [Oct 2007, p.160]- Alternative Press
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This is a seminar in how to age gracefully and still rock like demons. [Mar 2004, p.106]- Alternative Press
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Creatures has a medieval majesty.... Yet such pastoral conjuring doesn't mean the band can't rock. [Aug 2002, p.82]- Alternative Press
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Unlike most of his contemporaries, singer-songwriter Gough is willing to explore all sorts of styles while allowing himself to be as playful or serious as he wants. [Dec 2002, p.74]- Alternative Press
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The result captures him turning into an old-fashioned troubadour, one fueled by big issues and a country/hip-hop hybrid that's never sounded catchier. [June 2008, p.131- Alternative Press
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The breathable production and quality arrangements allow the band's instantaneously familiar melodies to glow. [May 2010, p.102]- Alternative Press
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A bit too jammy at times, but this is another solid effort for both artists. [Oct 2005, p.158]- Alternative Press
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It's smooth going down but lacks any real notable songs. [Apr 2008, p.153]- Alternative Press