Apocryphon
by The Sword
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. AllMusic
    Nov 2, 2012
    80
    The bottom line here is that for all of their tweaks and changes, The Sword are still a band all about massive riffs and epic lyrics, and while other bands might be more structurally complex or aggressive, few can offer the instant cosmic journey that dropping the needle on Apocryphon can.
  2. PopMatters
    Nov 1, 2012
    80
    The vocal hooks and song-writing on Apocryphon is better than ever.
  3. Consequence
    Nov 2, 2012
    70
    It's heavy metal distilled to its purest form.
  5. Magnet
    Jan 4, 2013
    80
    Master producer J. Robbins deserves some credit for the band's audibly broadened horizons. [No. 94, p.60]
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  6. Austin Chronicle
    Dec 14, 2012
    67
    Apocryphon stomps with familiar, even comforting, satisfaction.
  7. BBC Music
    Nov 20, 2012
    80
    They're relatively simple things to be sure, but they've been crafted with love and authority before being chiselled in stone so that they may yet last certain discerning metallers a lifetime.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. Sarge
    Dec 12, 2012
    8
    This album changed my mind about metal being dead. This album is so solid from beginning to end it is a diamond in the rough that many neverThis album changed my mind about metal being dead. This album is so solid from beginning to end it is a diamond in the rough that many never find. The singers voice is amazing, but he could easily be written a ticket by the music police for sounding exactly like Ozzy... which if you think about it isn't a bad thing in any way (ref. "Veil of Isis"). Additionally I saw them in concert and all the songs from their new album play really well live.… Full Review »
  2. agunsux
    Dec 9, 2012
    8
    I am wondering have Ozzy and Tony Iommi been listening to The Sword lately? I
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