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For 1,700 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 63% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 33% 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 Yellow & Green
Lowest review score: 20 What The...
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,201 out of 1700
  2. Mixed: 488 out of 1700
  3. Negative: 11 out of 1700
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    White Pony (20th Anniversary) [White Pony x Black Stallion]
    As with the original, Black Stallion is an album of competing extremities held together in a state of perfect equilibrium. It is certainly true that White Pony needed no augmentation. In its original incarnation it sounds as breathtaking and innovative now as it did in June 2000. To weigh Black Stallion against it would not only be unfair, but also miss the point. What we have here is a whole new set of parallel hoof prints to marvel at.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Who Will Look After The Dogs?
    Who Will Look After The Dogs feels more intensely personal than anything the band have made before.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    White Crosses
    A triumph. [29 Oct 2011, p.52]
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      • Posted Nov 17, 2011
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Postcards From a Young Man
    This is a terrific album, a rich, sweeping 12-song set that features more potential hit singles than you can swing a pickaxe at. [18 Sep 2010, p.57]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Why Love Now
    Full of weirdness and with groove to spare, this is a fascinating collection. [25 Feb 2017, p.53]
    • Kerrang!
      • Posted Feb 22, 2017
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Social Network [Original Score]
    Admittedly, without Trent's voice and lyrics it lacks the sense of introspection that defines classic NIN albums, but that doesn't matter; the master is back at work. [16 Oct 2010, p.52]
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      • Posted Dec 14, 2010
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Eremita
    Just as Emperor expanded and grew with each album, becoming ever more grandiose and sophisticated, so it is with Ihsahn's solo material that he never repeats himself. [16 Jun 2012, p.54]
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      • Posted Aug 14, 2012
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Payola
    It's not perfect, but a once-a-decade check-in from Desaparecidos sounds perfectly acceptable to us. [20 Jun 2015, p.53]
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      • Posted Jun 18, 2015
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Primordial Arcana
    The solos are absolutely enormous and are some of the most interesting song writing that they’ve produced to date.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ultra Mono
    Always on the front foot, bloodied but unbowed, IDLES are a claustrophobic, relentless, airtight and pulverising machine of perpetual motion. That they are able to keep themselves airborne throughout Ultra Mono is testament to the art and skill that lies behind such an unstinting display of brazen contempt.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    First World Manifesto
    It's a long overdue return, but one that's been entirely worth the wait. [12 Feb 2011, p.52]
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      • Posted Mar 18, 2011
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dealer
    From the meandering opener, Weave, it's a record that's entirely absorbing. [31 Oct 2015, p.54]
    • Kerrang!
      • Posted Oct 30, 2015
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    From Death to Destiny
    We didn't expect Asking Alexandria to raise the bar this high. [3 Aug 2013, p.52]
    • Kerrang!
      • Posted Aug 20, 2013
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Between the Stars
    A few teething problems aside, Between The Stars is a brilliant reinvention. [1 Nov 2014, p.54]
    • Kerrang!
      • Posted Dec 16, 2014
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rheia
    A record that's intelligent with its music, but played with an explosive level of nastiness that sounds like they'd burn your house down if you crossed them. [17 Sep 2016, p.52]
    • Kerrang!
      • Posted Oct 4, 2016
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Perverts
    It’s not an easy listen, in both an emotional and sonic sense. But, as an individual experience, it’s hard to ignore the boldness with which Hayden realises her vision, and the terrifying impact that such unfiltered, uncomfortable ambience can hold.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    You're Gonna Miss It All
    Bumbling and awkward in the best way. [1 Mar 2014, p.54]
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      • Posted Mar 14, 2014
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Arctic Thunder
    Once again, Arctic Thunder sees Darkthrone doing something different, without doing much different than usual. [22 Oct 2016, p.69]
    • Kerrang!
      • Posted Nov 8, 2016
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Great Dismal
    NOTHING, a band noted for their none-more-dour demeanour using a black hole as inspiration might be a little too on-the-nose for some tastes. At a time when hope feels in scant supply, wade into the blackness of these waters at your own discretion.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    Lillie: F-65
    It's every bit the momentous record it needed to be. [28 Apr 2012, p.53]
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      • Posted Jun 15, 2012
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Black Dog Barking
    Very occasionally, they come a school uniform away from actually impersonating their forefathers, but it's a formula they execute wit the same kick-ass conviction that earned them support slots with Iron Maiden. [18 May 2013, p.53]
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      • Posted Jun 11, 2013
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    METAL FORTH
    There are moments of genius here. In forging new bonds and attempting to break new ground, METAL FORTH's intentions are noble and the executions occasionally excellent.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tied to a Star
    This follow-up is a micro-tad more optimistic [than 2011's Several Shades Of Why]. [13 Sep 2014, p.54]
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      • Posted Oct 3, 2014
    • 76 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    The Black Market
    The Black Market is a magnificent wake-up call. [12 Jul 2014, p.52]
    • Kerrang!
      • Posted Jul 22, 2014
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Awakening
    Sounds as powerful as ever. A welcome return from a much-missed thrash battalion.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    God Is Partying
    In general this is a more reflective, far darker album than we’re used to from the former god of partying.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dying of Everything
    Dying Of Everything does not match or beat its predecessor, but that is not to say that it is lacking in any department, for it is a crushing slab of the dark’n’hard stuff executed with merciless precision and delivered with a killer mix.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Hard Cold Fire
    True, not all these 10 songs are gonna be fan-favourites, but this return at least partly captures the sense of catharsis brought so brilliantly to that stage in South Wales.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Holding All the Roses
    Too countrified for you r average black metal fan, Blackberry Smoke are nevertheless as warming as rock gets. [7 Feb 2015, p.54]
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      • Posted Mar 10, 2015
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Household Name
    Household Name is, altogether, an ineffably charming release bringing a youthful modernity to old school sounds.
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