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American Spring
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5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

  • Summary: The 10th full-length release for the Pittsburgh punk band and its first on Spinefarm Records.
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Brandenburg Gate
I lost my baby to a foreign war She was cut down in the gunfire of the western world She was livin' in sin, I was livin' in a lie She was caught up... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. Alternative Press
    May 21, 2015
    80
    These 14 songs find the band raging as hard as they ever have. [Jun 2015, p.97]
  2. Record Collector
    May 26, 2015
    60
    The album may not provoke the US Spring the band hopes for but, as an expression of rancour and frustration, it’s a teeth-baring smasher.
  3. Classic Rock Magazine
    May 21, 2015
    60
    A slick, punchy production gives some pop momentum to Justin Sane's vocals, but it's when the songs are carried by his guitar that American Spring sounds ready to bloom. [Jun 2015, p.92]
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  4. Kerrang!
    Jun 3, 2015
    60
    It's not much of an evolution, but the revolutionary fire still burns. [6 Jun 2015, p.53]
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  5. Consequence
    May 21, 2015
    50
    American Spring shows Anti-Flag can still put up a fight, but they’re not landing punches here as cleanly as they used to.
  6. PopMatters
    May 27, 2015
    30
    Anti-Flag may still have a good album or two left in them, but this one certainly is not it.
  7. NOW Magazine
    May 28, 2015
    20
    These 14 purpose-punk "anthems" (songs with loud multi-tracked vocals during the choruses) sound like Anti-Flag hastily thawed them out of mid-90s cryogenic stasis in a moment of frenzied conviction that we've never needed them more.

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  1. arico
    Jul 1, 2015
    10
    Anti-Flag are back in a big, bad way with 'American Spring.' Easily their best album since 'The Terror State', 'American Spring' is full ofAnti-Flag are back in a big, bad way with 'American Spring.' Easily their best album since 'The Terror State', 'American Spring' is full of catchy hooks, frenetic energy, and a level of creativity and musicality that is unmatched on previous releases. Their message is delivered with infectious melodies you'll be humming for days. There's no filler on this album, just one great song after another. Get it now.… Expand
  2. allycerose
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    HINÁRIO, MERECIA +90. Críticos são doidos mesmo, onde se viu um album destes receber 54, vocês são doidos, precisam de tratamento. O album éHINÁRIO, MERECIA +90. Críticos são doidos mesmo, onde se viu um album destes receber 54, vocês são doidos, precisam de tratamento. O album é excelente, buy American Spring On Itunes.… Expand
  4. rocmno44
    May 28, 2015
    8
    Anti-Flag delivers the goods on American Spring. I'll admit Brandenberg Gate has been on major repeat with me. It's exactly what I expected.Anti-Flag delivers the goods on American Spring. I'll admit Brandenberg Gate has been on major repeat with me. It's exactly what I expected. Boys are in full protest mode. Excellent!… Expand