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Generally favorable reviews- based on 126 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 91 out of 126
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Mixed: 18 out of 126
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Negative: 17 out of 126
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Apr 19, 2023Yes it’s new Metallica, and that’s exciting. But newness aside, it’s a C+ album. Some good riffs here and there but too many songs where they just chugga-chugga for a minute or two sounding like they aren’t really sure where to go next, play the chorus, chugga some more, chorus, chugga, chorus, end. It’s a long listen.
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Apr 26, 2023Sounds like a band going through the motions. Some decent riffs here and there with a few of solid tracks. Honestly, a lot of these songs would be better if they trimmed them down and sped them up.
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Apr 14, 2023
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Apr 15, 2023Some great songs but a few that have no place on a Metallica record and another one or two that are bland generic rock. I'm just happy they are back with 3/4 songs they can add to their back catalogue for the impending massive tour.
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Apr 21, 2023Well, if you remove some songs, then you have a good effort. average album.
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Apr 17, 2023Ranking this as their weakest release to date. Apart from solid guitar work from James and Rob, I have few positives to share. Lux Æterna, If Darkness Had a Son and You Must Burn saves the record from an even lower score. I've been a fan since I first heard them in 1986, so it saddens me to say none of these songs will be on my playlist.
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Apr 17, 2023seelenlos, da müssen ein paar Volkslieder her und Marschmusik, ihr jungen Leute könnt doch immer was gebrauchen.
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Apr 14, 2023I guess critics are high or something. This is even worse than their previous album.
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Jul 3, 2023This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
Awards & Rankings
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MojoMay 16, 2023Lux Æterna [is] a prime example of 72 Seasons' astonishing vigour. ... Metallica are worthy again. [Jul 2023, p.82]
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The WireMay 9, 2023Virtuosity quickly shades into something inhuman, as every plectrum and drumstick lands inevitably – and thrillingly – on target. [Jun 2023, p.54]
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Apr 24, 2023For all Hetfield’s soul-baring, however, as a whole 72 Seasons seems to mark the end of their late-career renaissance and is ultimately far more solid than spectacular.