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41 out of 100

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6.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings

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  • Summary: The alt-metal band returns with a follow-up to their 2001 megahit, 'Break The Cycle.'

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
  1. E! Online
    75
    Like a crisp Xerox of the band's multiplatinum Break the Cycle, with everything sounding bigger, brighter and tighter.
  2. Blender
    60
    14 Shades is nominally heavier than the group's two previous albums, though the band tempers its harsher instincts to let Lewis ruminate unmolested. [Aug 2003, p.132]
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  3. Q Magazine
    30
    Another dollop of rock sludge with a remarkably honest title. [Aug 2003, p.115]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 42
  3. Negative: 8 out of 42
  1. DustinK
    10
    I hate how people say that a band is horrible and has no idea what music says. I hate death metal and rock, but just because i don't like them I don't say they lack tallent and that they suck. All it is, is a matter of opinion. If you don't like an albulm fine mention, but dont talk crap about them. I think its a great albulm. Riffs are good and so is lyrics as always. Not everyone is the same though so don't disrespect a bands music just b/c you dont like the style. Great albulm guys, not displeased w/ it at all.… Expand
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  2. wills
    5
    so... incredibly... boring!
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  3. PatrickD
    2
    Wow. So you shouldn't give something bad reviews because you don't like it? You should just let it go away? What if I said, "Hey, because you don't like it, you shouldn't be telling us that, you should be listening to it." This is a REVIEW. People hate your band. Musically, this album is pathetic. I've seen better offerings from the emo garage band next door, and I'm being completely and totally serious. Boring. Nu-Metal is dead, try listening to real metal: Lamb of God, Opeth, Dream Theater. That should be enough for anyone.… Expand
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