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.5: The Gray Chapter
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  • Summary: The fifth full-length studio release for the heavy metal band is its first since the departure of drummer Joey Jordison at the end of 2013 and the death bassist Paul Gray in 2010.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Kerrang!
    Nov 5, 2014
    100
    Musically, this is the most extreme Slipknot have sounded since 2001's Iowa. [25 Oct 2014, p.52]
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  2. Revolver
    Oct 16, 2014
    90
    For all their masks and uniforms, the emotions at the heart of Slipknot’s music have always been real and raw, and as they--and the audience that’s grown up with them--have no doubt discovered, the youthful angst that fired their early records has nothing on the grim realities of adulthood. From that deep well of pain, another great Slipknot record has emerged.
  3. Alternative Press
    Oct 28, 2014
    80
    .5 is a fitting tribute to a musician who can never be replaced. [Nov 2014, p.88]
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  4. Drowned In Sound
    Oct 21, 2014
    70
    .5: The Gray Chapter stands tall; not just as tribute, but as vital catharsis.
  5. Uncut
    Nov 11, 2014
    70
    We find their extreme metal interspersed with more reflective moments. [Dec 2014, p.80]
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  6. The Quietus
    Oct 22, 2014
    70
    Though it's not masterpiece by any means, the fifth installment in Slipknot career is praiseworthy overall, especially given the circumstances surrounding its creation.
  7. Rolling Stone
    Oct 21, 2014
    50
    Their fifth album, inspired by the OD death of bassist Paul Gray, is quite the heavy-duty emotional enema.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. jackass
    Oct 21, 2014
    10
    This is so far the best Slipknot record ever made and also the best album of the year... its' the perfect mix between old-school Slipknot andThis is so far the best Slipknot record ever made and also the best album of the year... its' the perfect mix between old-school Slipknot and new melodic influences.it's their bravest album, the saddest, the angriest THE MOST EPIC!… Expand
  2. RidanBlues
    Oct 22, 2014
    10
    Great album, the best since Iowa, very dark, to much heavy, still the same Slipknot, with more pain, more anger, more darkness in their souls,Great album, the best since Iowa, very dark, to much heavy, still the same Slipknot, with more pain, more anger, more darkness in their souls, it's a amazing album! R.I.P Paul Gray!… Expand
  4. Enforcer122
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    An outstanding album. Full of creativity and artistry. Some songs are haunting yet beautiful, some are heavy and bad ass, some sad and thoughtAn outstanding album. Full of creativity and artistry. Some songs are haunting yet beautiful, some are heavy and bad ass, some sad and thought provoking... A complete full range of emotions in one album. Not one song is put to waste! Best Slipknot album to date... Custer is an instant heavy metal classic!… Expand
  5. nilo121
    Jun 5, 2016
    9
    This is an almost perfect equilibrium of Slipknot's feisty and ferocious side, to their more subtle, almost demented, melodic side. The GrayThis is an almost perfect equilibrium of Slipknot's feisty and ferocious side, to their more subtle, almost demented, melodic side. The Gray Chapter is a true testament to one of the Kings of Metal. Whilst EVERY song may not appeal to everyone, this is a more than solid album and is one I believe every Subliminal Verses and Iowa album advocate will love.… Expand
  6. Sir_Pantyson
    Feb 1, 2015
    9
    Loved the album, bought it at HMV real close to when it came out, and I've been listening to it religiously ever since. I actually think thisLoved the album, bought it at HMV real close to when it came out, and I've been listening to it religiously ever since. I actually think this has become my new favorite SlipKnot album, even in both Joey Jordison and Paul Grey are gone. Also the people who say this sounds too much like Stone Sour are idiots.… Expand
  7. Azelf_br
    Sep 15, 2019
    8
    This album is Very good, The Devil in I is my Top 2 favorite music of all musics in Slipknot, but this album have some issues, songs like "IfThis album is Very good, The Devil in I is my Top 2 favorite music of all musics in Slipknot, but this album have some issues, songs like "If is rain what's you wants" and "Overide" are Just... boring, but this album still good… Expand
  8. Arnebjarne
    Feb 5, 2021
    1
    such a **** album all around. Radio friendly at best and can be compared to five finger death punch. **** this album honestly.

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