American Fall
by Anti-Flag
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Magnet
    Nov 21, 2017
    80
    While not on par with the best from those two bands [The Clash and Stiff Little Fingers], American Fail is still potent. [No. 148, p.53]
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  2. Exclaim
    Nov 3, 2017
    80
    The band still know how to write a good "whoa-oh," and their message has been sharpened by outside factors, making it seem more vital than ever. Anti-Flag haven't changed; the world has.
  3. Classic Rock Magazine
    Nov 3, 2017
    70
    American Fall is their eleventh studio album since the band formed in 1996, and there’s no compromise, no backing down. The anger keeps churning, the hooks keep building. ... It’s sometimes reminiscent of Green Day, but none the worse for that.
  5. Rock Sound
    Nov 3, 2017
    70
    While they continue down a more measured, accessible route--calling to mind everyone from The Clash to Rancid--there’s a freshness to the anarchy this time. Here’s a welcome beacon of hope.
  6. Blurt Magazine
    Nov 15, 2017
    60
    There are a few more hooks on this latest release and the production is clearer, but it certainly doesn’t water down the sentiment.
  7. Kerrang!
    Nov 3, 2017
    60
    It's radiant, bold and frequently brilliant. [4 Nov 2017, p.53]
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Chazz-Rabble
    Nov 8, 2017
    9
    Absolutely way beyond my expectations. I love the tight production mixed with the high energy and anthemic choruses on this album. MoreAbsolutely way beyond my expectations. I love the tight production mixed with the high energy and anthemic choruses on this album. More passion than any other punk rock album released in the last few years. Top stuff!… Full Review »
  2. Ripper36
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Been a huge fan for over 20 years and they are still putting out good records. American Fall is no different. Its more of a pop-punk albumBeen a huge fan for over 20 years and they are still putting out good records. American Fall is no different. Its more of a pop-punk album then some of the past, but it works very well. Racists , Trouble follows me and Liar are really the stand out songs on it. Beings a long time myself, bass player Chris#2 plays some of the best lines i have heard in a long time, taking insperation from Rancid's Matt Freeman. Great album!… Full Review »
  3. Roo182
    Dec 31, 2018
    6
    When Donald Trump got elected, Anti-Flag must have instantly written 3 more records without even trying. Like, “Oh he’s the president? Hey, IWhen Donald Trump got elected, Anti-Flag must have instantly written 3 more records without even trying. Like, “Oh he’s the president? Hey, I have 47 songs I’ve just written this second to record. Let’s go to the studio.”

    This record comes out swinging right away with American Attraction. It’s a bloody fantastic track. After this it’s a fairly melodic and musically upbeat Anti-Flag record. Fast, mildly angry, melodic punk rock, there’s even a bit of a ska-dabble in When the Wall Falls . It’s definitely not a bad album, it’s just not anything fantastic. I’ve been a fan for over a decade, have some very fond memories of seeing them live many times, and believe in a lot of their messages, but politics aside I just can’t justify it being in the top 10. If you’ve never listened to Anti-Flag though, this might be a good record to get you into them as it’s current events, nicely produced, and crisply recorded.

    Best Tracks: American Attraction - When the Wall Falls - Racists
    2017 Listens: 100+    … Full Review »
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