American Capitalist
by Five Finger Death Punch
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 39
  3. Negative: 3 out of 39
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  1. DeathMtnDew
    Dec 8, 2011
    10
    Five Finger Death Punch had a big mountain to climb after their last album. How do you improve on such a record? Easy. Heavier music, deeper lyrics, and ruthless aggression. This album is their best work yet. The title track, "American Capitalist" has the energy of a freight train going 900 miles an hour. The first single is the second track, "Under and Over It." is that head smashing jamFive Finger Death Punch had a big mountain to climb after their last album. How do you improve on such a record? Easy. Heavier music, deeper lyrics, and ruthless aggression. This album is their best work yet. The title track, "American Capitalist" has the energy of a freight train going 900 miles an hour. The first single is the second track, "Under and Over It." is that head smashing jam that really has some meaning in it. "The Pride" is the next track, and it is something new for FFDP. This is a list song. This really gives the album that "capitalist" feeling, because it list some of the most American things we have. "Coming Down" is one of those medium songs that FFDP has used before (See "The Bleeding"). "Menace" has that "White Knuckles" vibe to it, and still is very unique. "Generation Dead" kicks off with a bass line that will blow you away, as simple as it is, and will get you in a fighting mood. "Back For More" is a tune that just gets you up on your feet and pumps you up. I can see this song being played in NFL stadiums everywhere. "Remember Everything" is that slow song in the vein of "Far From Home." The lyrics are so deep and personal, you wonder what Ivan went through to write this. This is actually one of the stand-out songs, and looks to be a hit single for the band. "Wicked Ways" is that "Meet The Monster" song that singles out celebrities for their...well, wicked ways. "If I Fall" is a song that just plain will whack you upside your head and give you that "going down swinging" mentality. The last song on the album is the one that will knock you on your ass and beat you senseless. "100 Ways To Hate" is their heaviest song on the album. It may be even heavier than "Ashes" and "War Is The Answer." There is so much anger and hate behind this song, and you will feel it. This is their best album yet, and you need to listen to it, even if you hate FFDP.… Collapse
  2. jacobtaylor
    Apr 12, 2012
    10
    This has to be Five Finger Death Punch's beat album to date. This album is much heavier and much more aggressive songs than War Is The Answer. This shows on such songs as "100 Ways To Hate" and "Under And Over It". Over all this has to be their best album to date and i strongly recommend this CD to anyone.
  3. TheQuietGamer
    Nov 28, 2014
    9
    Intense rage is what sets this album apart. However with their slower songs they are able to show a softer and more melodic side with lyrics that touch on deeper things. The strength of the album is how involving the songs are. It's hard to not let the heavy sound pump you up. With this album it's not hard to see why this band has gotten so popular. Their sound is intense. Overall it's aIntense rage is what sets this album apart. However with their slower songs they are able to show a softer and more melodic side with lyrics that touch on deeper things. The strength of the album is how involving the songs are. It's hard to not let the heavy sound pump you up. With this album it's not hard to see why this band has gotten so popular. Their sound is intense. Overall it's a fantastic album. One that sets the band at the top of the pile for bands that need to be watched and heard.… Expand
  4. JaderNascimento
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Álbum sensacional, com músicas cativantes como Coming Down, q é para mim, é a melhor música do álbum e uma das minhas favoritas da banda, e tem muitas outras músicas boas nesse álbum, q chega a até viciar, American Capitalist é um dos melhores álbuns da banda e sempre estará entre os melhores.

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59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. PopMatters
    Feb 15, 2012
    50
    American Capitalist is not a terrible album, but it's definitely a regression for Five Finger Death Punch.
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  2. Kerrang!
    Nov 23, 2011
    40
    With its obvious choruses and routine abrasive sections,, the more discerning ear will recognize that this band wield far more force than they do finesse. [29 Oct 2011, p.52]
  3. Rock Sound
    Nov 23, 2011
    80
    American Capitalist announces them as the world champions at post-Black album piledriving riffs and soaring, US radio-friendly melodies.
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