All Hope Is Gone
by Slipknot
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 252 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 197 out of 252
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 252
  3. Negative: 16 out of 252

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  1. ChrisE.
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    Slipknot has always progressed, each album evolving on the last, this isn't the first, nor iowa, nor subliminal verses. standing by itself, it is very good.
  2. DylanD.
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    An excellent, excellent album that shows the maturity of the group as a whole. Excellent turn to what sounds more thrash metal than Nu-Metal. For me, this album will only be beaten by Metallica's Death Magnetic.
  3. TylerG.
    Aug 28, 2008
    10
    Culmination of their career. Freaking awesome in lamens terms. Hate with intelligence is presented here perfectly.
  4. ShaunT
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    Slipknot has not gone soft or hard - they maintained the ferocity that fans have grown to love while progressively pushing their own evelope as to what they can and can't do. To hear the drumming alone is worth the disc price. I passed on the 3rd album as a departure to what i loved about "Iowa". I also considered Vol. 3's vocals a bit weaker and strained than it was on "Iowa". Slipknot has not gone soft or hard - they maintained the ferocity that fans have grown to love while progressively pushing their own evelope as to what they can and can't do. To hear the drumming alone is worth the disc price. I passed on the 3rd album as a departure to what i loved about "Iowa". I also considered Vol. 3's vocals a bit weaker and strained than it was on "Iowa". Corey delivers the same blood-curdling power that fans may have missed. If you are a fan of "Iowa," this album is an amazing counterpart to what made that album so great - and a chance to experience what I would consider the new standard in metal.… Expand
  5. ALH.
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    Slipknots career has culminated to this album: it is the best summary of their music in one unbelievably impressive whole. the best metal release of the last 5 or so years...beat this Metallica.
  6. JaneC
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    The sound of this album is outstanding. So bone crunchingly perfect to listen to. Their best album yet!
  7. JoeyW.
    Nov 18, 2008
    10
    Their best album to date and an instant favorite, this time Slipknot delivers from the best of 2 worlds, from their old nu metal heavyness to their melodic, well-written work from the previous record, mighty worthy a praise.
  8. JayV.
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    Totally amazing, unexpected in some aspects but none the less awe inspiring. A some how bleak yet vibrant expression of opinions and feeling about the world today and personal events.
  9. [Anonymous]
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    I love every single track on this cd. I don't really agree with the track order, but rearranged....and it is absolutely perfect.
  10. JeffM.
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    This CD is awesome! i can't stop listening to it!
  11. AlexA
    Mar 14, 2009
    10
    This is my favorite album of all time. It's surprisingly heavier than Iowa. It has my favorite song of all time Snuff, which is one of the heaviest and powerful songs of Slipknot. Remember heavy doesn't mean yelling. The whole album is a masterpiece bringing elements Slipknot's previous albums. It has so much variation and everything has improved! I love Corey's This is my favorite album of all time. It's surprisingly heavier than Iowa. It has my favorite song of all time Snuff, which is one of the heaviest and powerful songs of Slipknot. Remember heavy doesn't mean yelling. The whole album is a masterpiece bringing elements Slipknot's previous albums. It has so much variation and everything has improved! I love Corey's political views and once again he put's down the media. I love it, it's 100% Slipknot, no it's not Stone Sour, sorry. Anyways I wish I could give this album 11/10, but obviously I couldn't. Buy this album now.… Expand
  12. Metalhead
    Aug 18, 2010
    10
    I love every single Slipknot album but this one is my favorite. There are many different styles on this album; ranging from erie melody to explosive thrash. The thing that unifies all of the songs is that they are all equally heavy. You can't go wrong here.
  13. One_SIC_Ma666ot
    Dec 11, 2010
    10
    Slipknot, at their finest. There's nothing to say here, but, AWESOME. One of my all-time favorite albums, easily my favorite Slipknot one, Just an incredible album.
  14. roknewdo
    Mar 18, 2011
    10
    Excellent. It´s the real combination of Iowa heaviness with the Vol.3:Subliminal Verses quality. Really Masterpiece. Listen to it to feel completely energized.
  15. futuremetallica
    Apr 7, 2011
    10
    My 2nd favorite album along with they're other album Subliminal verses.
    This album was perfection ,corey taylor really brought out some great lyrics in the songs ,this is they're latest album.
    The lyrics corey makes are inspirational and always were with the other albums they created. I really like their drummer "Joey Jordison" he would be my altime favorite drummer along with Lars    My 2nd favorite album along with they're other album Subliminal verses.
    This album was perfection ,corey taylor really brought out some great lyrics in the songs ,this is they're latest album.
    The lyrics corey makes are inspirational and always were with the other albums they created.
    I really like their drummer "Joey Jordison" he would be my altime favorite drummer along with Lars ulrich from Metallica.    … Expand
  16. CHINESE_TIGER
    Jul 17, 2011
    10
    What can I say? This album is what got me into Slipknot in the first place. I personally love it all the same as their other albums. This is good music all around.
  17. Helpme
    Oct 5, 2019
    10
    It's a good album with good music, and Psychosocial is good and it's just a very good album, with amazing masks, and good head banging music
  18. MrIslamic
    May 8, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, every song is amazing especially Sulfur, Psychosocial, Dead Memories, and Snuff, which all can be considered as masterpieces.
  19. Spikesito
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    My favorite slipknot album.
    This album have it all, melodic songs, death metal stuff, 2 incredibles ballads
    It's perfect, slipknot made an excelent job with this album, this is why reached the top 1 on the billboard 200, this album have everything i want, it makes me sad how this album is the most hated by the band & in general is the album with the worst ratings, but i can't really found    My favorite slipknot album.
    This album have it all, melodic songs, death metal stuff, 2 incredibles ballads
    It's perfect, slipknot made an excelent job with this album, this is why reached the top 1 on the billboard 200, this album have everything i want, it makes me sad how this album is the most hated by the band & in general is the album with the worst ratings, but i can't really found something wrong in this album, it's an absolute masterpiece.
    The best songs:
    Gematria (The Killing Name)
    Psychosocial Sulfur
    Dead memories
    Snuff
    Gehenna
    This cold black All hope is gone 'Til We Die.

    If you like metal, please give it an oportunity to this masterpiece.
    Thank you Slipknot.    … Expand
  20. Blake
    Sep 9, 2008
    9
    Mr. D P B. how exactly is being about 10 times heavier being more mainstream? Take Butcher's Hook For instance... it's so chaotic you feel like your getting hit by a truck. It sound just like Rational Gaze by Meshuggah with it's random cymbal crashes and off-beat tempo. People don't like the album because they're not used to the sound, they're not used to Mr. D P B. how exactly is being about 10 times heavier being more mainstream? Take Butcher's Hook For instance... it's so chaotic you feel like your getting hit by a truck. It sound just like Rational Gaze by Meshuggah with it's random cymbal crashes and off-beat tempo. People don't like the album because they're not used to the sound, they're not used to heavy metal and they're not used to getting their asses kicked by an album. This album brings Iowa's brutality and Vol. 3's melody into one amazing album. Standout tracks include: Gematria, Sulfur, Butcher's Hook, Snuff (an amazingly catchy slower song) and All Hope is Gone.… Expand
  21. DeanG.
    Sep 11, 2008
    9
    This album was very close to a 10, not give it a 10 because its not a classic, its a modern great for metal though and i recommend it for anyone that likes this kind of music.
  22. JF.
    Sep 12, 2008
    9
    amazing! every song is great and different...they improve musically every album and try new things! i love the fact that they can change and try new things and still rock!
  23. T.Saskwatch
    Aug 28, 2008
    9
    This is a great album. It is quite a culmination of SlipKnot's entire musical career, it gives you a new sound but keeps it uniquely SlipKnot. There is a great contrast between the heavy and the uber deep... that's great but I think that some of the more "Metalhead" SlipKnot fans might no enjoy this as much as, say, SlipKnot or Iowa because it is overall less 'brutal' This is a great album. It is quite a culmination of SlipKnot's entire musical career, it gives you a new sound but keeps it uniquely SlipKnot. There is a great contrast between the heavy and the uber deep... that's great but I think that some of the more "Metalhead" SlipKnot fans might no enjoy this as much as, say, SlipKnot or Iowa because it is overall less 'brutal' but still an awesome musical masterpiece! Congrats to SlipKnot for making yet another truly unique album experience!… Expand
  24. TheQuietGamer
    Mar 6, 2011
    9
    A lot of fans were disappointed with this album calling it "there weakest yet" but I found it awesome with the heavy deep voice of Corey Taylor, backed by the sick musical talents of the rest, this has to be there most brutal sounding album yet, while some songs such as Snuff and Dead Memories are weaker, they are no less enjoyable, but I feel they would have been better for Corey's otherA lot of fans were disappointed with this album calling it "there weakest yet" but I found it awesome with the heavy deep voice of Corey Taylor, backed by the sick musical talents of the rest, this has to be there most brutal sounding album yet, while some songs such as Snuff and Dead Memories are weaker, they are no less enjoyable, but I feel they would have been better for Corey's other band Stone Sour, but if you like Slipknot or Metal in general this is an album you must pick up.… Expand
  25. seifer
    Jul 2, 2012
    9
    SlipKnot are without much of a doubt, one of the most distinguished metal bands of all time. Their music are unique in their own rights, I purely posted on this album because it's my favourite one. SlipKnot (In general) are brilliant anyway, to any heavy-metal loving person.
  26. forestville
    Mar 15, 2013
    9
    This work has everything that characterizes slipknot:
    Hardness, melody, strong percussion, good lyrics, good DJ sound, etc.
    Definitely one of the best works of Slipknot and one of the best albums of 2008, is a complete disappointment that many do not hear this great work.
    This album definitely deserves a throne in the world of music of the decade 2000.
    They must listen before dying
  27. xxDylanxx
    Oct 27, 2014
    9
    Their worst album to DATE!!! the only good songs on here are Psychosocial and Sulfur the rest are watered down with acoustic guitars or they just are not as good as the others.
  28. Epifan1
    May 21, 2020
    9
    Favorite Slipknot album. The difference of sounding from a strong drive like "Gematria" to "Snuff" and "Till we die". Between them perfectly wedged "Dead Memories", "Psychosocial" - hit.
    I'd add a title track to the list of the best album tracks. I want to listen to this gloomy semi-drive again and again. The other tracks are also good, just look into the details to make sure that it's    Favorite Slipknot album. The difference of sounding from a strong drive like "Gematria" to "Snuff" and "Till we die". Between them perfectly wedged "Dead Memories", "Psychosocial" - hit.
    I'd add a title track to the list of the best album tracks. I want to listen to this gloomy semi-drive again and again. The other tracks are also good, just look into the details to make sure that it's unique and not monotonous, as it seems at first glance.    … Expand
  29. Lopakf
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    I know that psychosocial is the most liked song, i don't know. But i really like That song called "Sulfur" its like one of the best metal songs ever made. And the Art of this album... It's so damn epic, but that's my opinion.
  30. Normaan
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    the best era of Slipknot this is good between metal and acoustic they combine it
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68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. AllMusic
    80
    All Hope Is Gone as a whole winds up being as bleak and unforgiving as its title.
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  2. Billboard
    80
    The set is at once Slipknot's most ambitious and accessible outing to date, with a broad palette of sounds and textures that shift faster than Michael Phelps off the starting block.
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  3. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    Happily, Slipknot can pull in these directions and still maintain a new standard of bone-crunching intensity . There are louder metal bands in the world, for sure, but the Iowan nine-piece continue to make the most noise.
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