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ANThology
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 29 Ratings

  • Summary: Southern California's Alien Ant Farm is the first band signed to Papa Roach's New Noize label.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. E! Online
    75
    More diverse than you might think...
  2. Dot Music
    70
    Where the 'Farm break new ground is by exploring far more than the quiet-loud-rage-quiet formula with real singing and everything and a fair does of pop melody that place them more on a radio-friendly rock keel than no holds bared metal.
  3. Wall of Sound
    62
    Lyrically, they've got a ways to go.... That said, Alien Ant Farm shows some real potential.
  4. Rolling Stone
    60
    Sounding like Alice In Chains covering early Heart, AAF have the grunge crunch thing in spades, but with the edges smoothed by dramatic melodies and soulful screaming.
  5. HOB.com
    60
    But, while they might benefit at times from more distinctive guitar riffs, AAF's ability to dot the map without losing focus makes ANThology the kind of debut that gives cause to look ahead in anticipation of where they might take things for album number two.
  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    Hidden under the pit floor, however, are frankly scarier prospects. Like AAF's toe-curling cover of Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' or the awful sub-Police reggae lurch of 'Flesh And Bone'. Singer Dryden Mitchell over-emotes at every turn too, further slickening 'ANThology's pomp rock gloss.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. TommyB.
    Jul 27, 2001
    10
    It Kicks ASS!!!!!!!!!
  2. dan52484
    Oct 12, 2010
    10
    One of my all time favorites, the lead singer is a witch string a kick ass potion that has taken centuries to perfect. Contains very seriousOne of my all time favorites, the lead singer is a witch string a kick ass potion that has taken centuries to perfect. Contains very serious and honest emotion yet very ballsy.… Collapse
  4. thesillymofo
    May 26, 2002
    10
    people who rate this album simply because of 'smooth criminal' are dumb. far more better material on this cd.
  5. JasonE
    Nov 20, 2003
    9
    I'm always welcoming a new sound, and AAF definitely has that. Awesome debut.
  6. DME
    Jul 31, 2012
    8
    Despite some minor issues, such as lack of vocal editing (echoes and overlaps), ANThology is an all-around good album. It's diverse, unique,Despite some minor issues, such as lack of vocal editing (echoes and overlaps), ANThology is an all-around good album. It's diverse, unique, and satisfying. Please don't judge the album on "Smooth Criminal" as there are far better tracks to be found on here. I recommend "Courage", "Sticks and Stones", and my favorite track "Wish".… Expand
  7. [Anonymous]
    Jun 20, 2004
    8
    Some pretty good songs, but some not so as much. Could have been better but still good debut.
  8. AndrewE.
    Dec 9, 2001
    2
    A bunch of fat posers with a pathetic excuse for an album. They only have one good song, and it wasn't even written by them.

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