- Record Label: Immortal / Virgin
- Release Date: Aug 27, 2002
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Universal acclaim- based on 177 Ratings
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Positive: 153 out of 177
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Mixed: 8 out of 177
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Negative: 16 out of 177
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ScottSOct 6, 2005Despite being critically panned for Leto's sci-fi lyrics, which I happen to like, I think this is one of the best hard rock efforts in the last few years. All the songs are listenable, heavy, and thought-provoking. I've probably listened to it a 100 times and I don't exactly have time to waste on 'pretty good' CDs. Excellent work and highly recommended.
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marcooJun 2, 2005it's hard to categorize this album... it has a dark, dramatic and sometimes desperate feeling, progressive passages and great guitarwork... don't call this rock or, worse, grunge (!)... this is "almost" gothic metal at its best. simply one of my favourite albums of all times.
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AngelaB.Oct 9, 2002Very satisfying, soothing medicine. My new very favorite.
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AmandaP.Sep 10, 2002
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DAveSSep 1, 200230STM has done what very few bands, let alone rock bands have been able to do. 30STM creates an album with music that is more composed than just the repitition of a few chords, very similarly to the band Tool. In an industry where most bands have little musical talent, or are just another linkin park, limp bizkit, rock/rap genre, it's refreshing to see a band with actual talent make it.
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SamHMar 10, 2003This CD is awesome! Jared himself as well as his voice are beautiful!
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JustinPMar 6, 2003This is one of the most amazing albums that I've personally ever heard. The fact that he does sing about soace and astronomy so much just adds their own touch. I'm glad they don't fit into the mainstream genre. Check this album out, and just sit back and enjoy this masterpiece.
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DavidKJan 9, 2005I own the CD and I am now a HUGE fan of 30 seconds to mars, I love them, from the spine tingling notes Leto hits, to the rightous drumming, and though I'm not into the whole sci-fi lyrical form I love these guys!!!
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BlasikovOct 1, 2002Sweet action. I keep listening to it, I can't STOP. HELP ME!!!!
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MitchC.Oct 5, 2002I haven;t heard a cd this good since KMFDM's ATTAK. Completely Awesome!
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ShimazuF.Oct 7, 2002Tis a damn spanky effort. the boy's done good, really good!
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LaurenH.Sep 28, 2002The songs on the album are great!, 30 seconds from mars is tha best!!!
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LauraOMar 29, 2005can't I give 11? This can't be a too bad album, because I have listened it a few weeks on a row, and it still sounds as good as when I got it! Jared is great, his voice matching the music perfectly. The lyrics... I have hears worse, and by now, I haven't noticed anything crappy in them! While waiting for the next demo... let's listen to this album! :)
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JohnnyR.Jan 21, 2008Great album, the musical complexity here is amazing. Not to mention that Jared Leto played almost all the instruments.
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ChristineW.Feb 26, 2008the band in my opinion sets a good example to us teenagers and their music is unbelieveable good.
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AnthonyG.Oct 11, 2002
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ChrissieOct 13, 2002This is my new favorite album, I saw them in concert before it even came out and i knew i had to have it! They are an awesum band who kicks major ace!
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TracieNov 4, 2002kicks ass!
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TiffanyNov 5, 2002Thank God,30STM, a band with musical depth and a fresh sound, have let us hear their talent. I quit listening to the radio b/c most of the crap out right now sounds the same. But from beginning to end this cd is a breath of fresh air. I am completely addicted to the cd; it's intoxicating and exhillerating. 2 enthusiastic thumbs up to Jared Leto and the boys!
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DeannaOct 26, 2002I absolutely adore this album. I fell in love with the music because it was different from all the other junk. Because I liked 30stm so much, I decided to go digging around on the net to find out some more info on the band. I was completely shocked to find that Leto was the frontman for the band. I must admit, the guy can rock. Just for clarity's sake, the rest of the band rocks too!
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KimberleyH.Oct 30, 2002This is the best CD I've heard in a long time......I've been waiting for its release for a long time......but it was definitly worth the wait!!!!! Jared Leto is the BEST!!!!!
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TomDOct 4, 2002I have to say this band kicks some serious azz.
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KaraOct 6, 2002
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JasonR.Aug 21, 2002Great stuff, friend mentioned them to me, been listening to them since. Comes with the highest recommendations.
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zachbeebeeAug 22, 2002this album rocks
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CWSep 17, 2002see these guys live twice. If you don't like these guys there something wrong with your hearing
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JiLLSep 27, 2002
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ArleneS.Sep 6, 2002I love this Album. It's one of my favorits. And I hope that the fans that see them on tour with Incubus appreciate them cuz not only can Jared Leto act, but he can also perform. I hope that who ever seems them enjoy the show, cuz i know that i did. GOOD JOB u guys.
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LindaSMar 7, 2004Great! It's completely different from the music that I usually listen, but... fantastic. The CD gives such an energy!... :)
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SharreGFeb 15, 2006
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SheilaW.Nov 11, 2002I love you guys!!!!!!!!! 3 for 3 in mn!
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AnonymousMCSep 11, 2002one word: awesome
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HilarySep 28, 2002
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sandracAug 28, 2004it rocks!!!!!!!!1
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MiguelCMay 13, 2005the more you listen to it, the more you uncover. an underrated cliche killer!
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LukeNov 13, 2007This album is by far a 10. Leto puts together an amazing sound, chilling vocals, awesome guitars, an awesome beat to each song, and deep lyrics that create a world to imagine. Their first album is so underrated just because Leto is an actor and people dont think he is legitimate in a band. You people make me sick. Open your eyes and behold the ECHELON!!!!
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LauraS.Nov 23, 2007
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SharreL.Dec 20, 2007no one cares about you idiots who rated low cause they have sold millions of copies. so hahaha and they
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MissySDec 14, 2002This Cd Rocks!
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CandiDec 11, 2003This album is amazing. It brings together so many styles of music and mixes them well. The problem with this album is, that in some places where bland music prevails, this will not be appreciated. I think that is a shame as this band can definetly kick pop-idol ass, in fact kick is probably not the word. I'm thinking KILL pop-idol ass!
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Oct 12, 2010Awesome album, not sure why people dislike it but at the same time that would make sense do to the fact that most people don't like this sort of music. I liked this album, however we can't always be on pills like these sense we all need to get back to reality.
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Mar 2, 2014Awesome band, great albums...Overall amazing performance. Also, they're music videos are amazing, specially Hurricane. If you're into Rock/Electronica then this is for you.
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IvozzRSep 7, 2006Great!
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TheDandroidMar 9, 2008Just wanted to say to all the weak minded fools out there that jump on the 'we shouldn't like this album because it's made by an actor' bandwagon, that it does require brains to like this superior kind of music, and you should form your own opinions rather than be guided by the cynical press. adios.
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Kylie-annPineMar 22, 2005So different, great sounds, great music, great people.
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sterlingxcoreJan 8, 2007It's not surprising that people who don't like the album lack good grammar skills. The album is too smart for you. While it's not flawless, it is an extremely well made album. You've got to have brains to "get it". If you're blindly going to insult a bands work, at least learn basic english skills.
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JesseW.Oct 3, 2002I bought this album after I saw the video for Capricorn. I am a huge fan of Incubus and I heard they were touring with them. I figured after that it was time to get it. It's a great album with cutting edge techno thrown into the mix. If there is anything wrong with this album it would be the repetitive lyrics. Otherwise, it's a must buy for 2002.
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elevateCOERCIONAug 29, 2002
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[Anonymous]Sep 4, 2002This cd sets a great atmosphere.
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AndrewKApr 8, 2006This is a great CD that strays away from the corporate machine that so many pontentialy good bands have lost themselves to. The lyrics and music takes you to another world that I could and have gotten lost in for hours. Highly recomended. Also this album is much much better than their second (a beautiful lie). PS, anyone living in calgary, alta. they are playing at the Whiskey April.11. Peace
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ngAug 20, 2007Mmmmm... yummy... Care less about the critics.
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ChrisBNov 25, 2002This album is great. The sounds of the guitars and the synthesizer is overwhelmingly in sync with the lead singer. The only problem is that the lyrics are obssessive over space and astrology. Overall, if you're looking for something new 30 Seconds to Mars is a great start.
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CourtneyB.Oct 13, 2002Speechless! The unique reasons for this record is makes it that much more intersting to listen to! The lyrics the sounds make for really sexy songs, it takes you on a outta this world adventure!
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ethicalbobNov 13, 2006
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Sep 24, 2015Unfortunately, due to the ugly bias of mixed reviews that Metacritic has counted and the positive ones it hasn't, 30 Seconds to Mars' debut eponymous album may put one off from giving it a go. Assured, this is the band's best album by far.
Tinged with space rock mixed with prog that Mars seemed to ditch with their successors, 30 Seconds to Mars is a true rarity. -
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Aug 30, 2019Some parts of this record never leave my playlist. Always in time, always hypnotic.
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MaxM.Sep 11, 2002I find Jared Leto's debut impressive. 30 seconds to Mars may be a bit rough around the edges but they sound as if they are on the verge of becoming a phenomenal and unforgettable band. They have "breathed life" back into the media circus that has forcefed us with trash like Britney Spears, Nelly and Linkin Park. Give 'em a shot Max
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Oct 5, 2018Thirty Seconds to Mars conseguiu produzir um álbum que voltou a dar vida ao rock que esteve apagado durante muitos anos. A estreia de Jared Leto é impressionante, bem como os seus vocais. Sim, há uma faixa ou outra que fracassaram, mas a banda até conseguiu fazer um ótimo
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NickPMar 20, 2005the cd is pretty good, but the lyrics are garbage
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MarkKJan 2, 2009Doesn't set the music scene on fire, but still enjoyable.
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KaraRJul 16, 2008
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ChrisR.Oct 6, 2007Wow, terrible, angst ridden music. Enjoy!
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JeremyMay 13, 2007Over-wrought, mind-numbing, pretentious, and infantile. Leto obviously is a misguided lyricist and this album is a shockingly awful prog-emo mess. The follow-up at least opens with three decent (and I use that word loosely) songs. This album simply takes everything wrong with rock music, new and old, and purees it into 53 minutes of hell.
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MichelleKApr 14, 2007Terrible. This is what happens when actors think they can do anything. FYI: You can't
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BenS.Sep 21, 2007I was delighted by the poster that insisted that one had to be intelligent to 'get' this album. What on earth is there to get? The music is dull and derivative while Leto's lyrics are not 'baffling', merely inept. This whole product is a great glaring cliche, from the music to the lyrics to the poor actor turned worse musician.
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carolinesFeb 27, 2007Leto: go back to acting. ASAP.
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DaredPMay 11, 2009This band sucks. Jared Leto sucks. That sums it up. They make Nickleback look like Bach by comparison.
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JustinLJan 1, 2006band sucks so damn bad. Leto just yells and moans about god knows what. I dk how anybody can think a band with so little of talent can be any good. Honestly, this is the worst band i probably have ever heard and seen opening for audioslave and seether. But they suck dont buy this, if you want a good cd buy contraband by Velvet revolver.
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Nov 11, 201530 Seconds to Mars has managed to record an album that breathes life into the empty shell that corporate rock has become, and in reanimating an avenue of musical expression that has for many years been on its deathbed, has quite possibly offered the single best rock experience of 2002.
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Blender30STM manage a high-minded space opera of epic scope befitting prog-rock prototypes Rush. [#9, p.142]
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Q MagazineThe album has a polished sheen, but Leto's delivery of his earnest, sci-fi-tinged lyrics gets monotonous over the course of the album. [Dec 2002, p.96]