American Nightmare
by American Nightmare
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Kerrang!
    Feb 22, 2018
    80
    Already legends, American Nightmare's iconic reputation should only be enhanced by this mighty return. [17 Feb 2018, p.52]
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  2. Pitchfork
    Feb 22, 2018
    73
    The musical flourishes and pitch-black noir that run like a current underneath American Nightmare bring the album into a wider world.
  3. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Feb 22, 2018
    70
    They've always done hardcore pretty well but now, as you can tell off tracks like "American Death" there's something new the band wants to explore and succeed at. In fact, this reminds me of Suicidal Tendencies and set the stage for other punk tracks like "War" and "Flowers Under Siege" to make the record just as political as it is personal. And hell, they're actually succeeding at it.
  5. Exclaim
    Feb 22, 2018
    50
    American Nightmare is not convincing or consistent.

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. KevinFloyd
    Aug 24, 2018
    9
    This album both reminds me of what made the band great and marks a new day in terms of songwriting and intensity. Dark, ferocious, elegant andThis album both reminds me of what made the band great and marks a new day in terms of songwriting and intensity. Dark, ferocious, elegant and concise and words that best describe this record.

    The band expertly evolves and embarks on somewhat new territory with songs like, "Gloom Forever", "Colder than Death" and "Crisis of Faith." At the same time maintaining their established sound and energy with songs. "The World is Blue", "American Death" and "Lower Than Life." Lyrically this album is dark, heavy and venomous. Clocking in at 20 minutes this album pulls no punches. Can't wait to see what's next.    … Full Review »
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