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For 5,096 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 57% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 38% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 75
Highest review score: 100 Vol.II
Lowest review score: 10 California Son
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4,315 out of 5096
  2. Mixed: 753 out of 5096
  3. Negative: 28 out of 5096
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    13
    Even if you appreciate Havoc's reliability, you'll miss Prodigy's unpredictable diction.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Palms
    It only takes a few spins to detach oneself from the hype and respect the admirable groundwork laid down here for future greatness.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Everblack
    While the half-tempo sections and increasingly unique guitar solos differentiate this material from that of the past, Everblack ultimately falls under the shadow of its predecessor.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Waverley
    Waverly has a very consistent tenor that makes it a singular achievement, one that both creeps and soothes simultaneously.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jungle Revolution
    The result is an LP that manages to look forward while honouring the past simultaneously, which is no mean feat these days.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rhythm & Blues
    Rhythm & Blues is a late career milestone that backs up all of the accolades Guy has ever received.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Jubilee
    There may be plenty of the same things here, but they're executed superbly.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Wolves Within
    Sure, there are more awesome parts on Wolves Within than you can shake a (drum) stick at, but so too are there plenty of misplaced ones.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    III
    III's hazy, after-hours vibe is infectious, and these songs reveal fresh nuance with repeat listens.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Par Avion
    "Nuage d'Ivoire" is one of Par Avion's highlights, while some slower pieces, like "Reflections," seem to drag on a bit.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Under Pressure
    Under Pressure finds Logic breaking out as an all-star emcee, raising the bar higher than anyone could've predicted.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Vibes!
    It's an album that has a nice enough groove throughout, and again, the quality of the production really cannot be overstated.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Transfer of Energy (Feelings of Power)
    The album accomplishes what Psutka set out to do, which was to convey the dichotomy of club music through a minimalist and deconstructionist lens, and it does so unapologetically and with considerable confidence.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Searching for Zero
    Cancer Bats' most experimental album might also be their catchiest.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Tales From Wyoming
    Tales From Wyoming stays safely in the established genre without trying to be groundbreaking, but simplicity and quirky immaturity are the bread and butter of pop punk, and there's enough to satisfy here.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    I Am Alive in Everything I Touch
    The title of their latest isn't hyperbole; if this record's any indication, Silverstein are most definitely still alive.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Take All My Loves: Nine Shakespeare Sonnets
    This recording is a great addition to his musical catalogue, and a fine way to fall in love with Shakespeare all over again, to boot.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The Concrete Confessional
    Nothing's going to change the fact that Hatebreed are the biggest hardcore band in the world, but this album doesn't do enough to win back those who got them there. Instead, it focuses too much on appealing to those who keep them there.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Angeleno
    Angeleno, the triumphant debut from Los Angeles-based Sam Outlaw, is perhaps the best example of this old sound we've had in 40 years.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Flying Microtonal Banana
    Flying Microtonal Banana is another wonderful release by King Gizzard.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fujiya & Miyagi
    It's true that Fujiya & Miyagi have a particular formula, and they seem to follow it on their self-titled LP, but they've managed to figure out when to use this formula to satiate listeners and when to tweak it to make listeners salivate.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Make the Best of It
    The fact that it's essentially more of the same might make it uninteresting to some, but to fans of the band or any of its widely known predecessors like Jimmy Eat World or Taking Back Sunday, that sameness will bring a welcome sense of comfort.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Big Walnuts Yonder
    It's the second half of the album where Reinhart takes over the vocals to sing a string delightfully warped groove pop songs with math punk flourishes that the band feel the most cohesive.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Folk Songs
    If there's one general criticism to be made here it could be that the album lingers a bit too much in a dark and dramatic mood (especially in the first four songs), but that's less an outright flaw and more a desire for more of the playfulness that appears in the second half of the record.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Take Flight
    On Take Flight, Coles provides a stunning journey of immersive and emotive house music. While most artists would buckle under the weight of 24 tracks, Maya pulls off the feat with ease.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The New Monday
    This LP captures Shigeto's embracing of myriad sounds, styles and sensibilities, and while his original sound still shines through, he shows the listener that diving into new territory can have massive payoffs.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    American Fall
    The band still know how to write a good "whoa-oh," and their message has been sharpened by outside factors, making it seem more vital than ever. Anti-Flag haven't changed; the world has.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In An Open Field
    There is self-deprecation and honesty to In an Open Field that combines with musical prowess to form a thoroughly enjoyable, thoughtful record. Few writers possess the melodic ability and communicative skill that Nicholas Krgovich does. He remains one of the finest pop songwriters along the coast.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Tape Recorder
    The whole collection works to move beyond predictable conclusions though, and as a result, each listen holds a new discovery.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Erase Me
    Yes, Erase Me also features more singing and less metalcore than has been standard in Underoath's career, but it straddles Sleepwave's experimentations, landing on the catchier side ("Rapture," "Wake Me"), more energetic side ("It Has to Start Somewhere," "Hold Your Breath") or somehow pushing both extremes ("In Motion," "Sink With You").
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