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70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 79 Ratings

  • Summary: Chicago's hard rock arena-headliners return with another album of heavy metal hits that recall early Metallica and Iron Maiden while maintaining their trademark dark sound.
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Another Way To Die
The indulgence of our lives Has cast a shadow on the world Our devotion to our appetite Betrayed us all An apocalyptic plight More destruction will... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    80
    What really sets Disturbed apart from other 21st century metal acts is their ability to consistently re-package and resell their sound in a way that avoids redundancy.
  2. Billboard.com
    76
    There are enough brains and brawn to make this an "Asylum" any head-banger would be crazy to avoid.
  3. PopMatters
    70
    Asylum is undoubtedly one of the strongest albums in Disturbed's storied career.
  4. Rock Sound
    70
    Asylum won't set the world alight, but it's certainly not monotonous enough to send anyone to the madhouse.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    Global warming! Nazis! Werewolves! Disturbed pack their fifth disc Asylum with so much scary stuff it should come with a night-light.
  6. Rolling Stone
    60
    Early metal bands drew inspiration from the netherworld, but on the fifth album from Chicago hard-rock band Disturbed, all the demons live within.
  7. Kerrang!
    60
    If you never liked them, this album probably won't change your mind. But, for anyone already "down with the sickness" Asylum is quite possibly their best record to date. [21 Aug 2010, p.50]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. tarekmallo
    Oct 7, 2010
    10
    The best disturbed album to date, creating fresh and imaginative songs while sticking to their own formula using brilliant vocals and greatThe best disturbed album to date, creating fresh and imaginative songs while sticking to their own formula using brilliant vocals and great guitar play. Asylum makes Disturbed one of the best rock bands out there and one of the finest rock albums released this year.… Expand
  2. solidsnake1994
    Apr 24, 2011
    10
    outstanding a great album recommended for any disturbed fan and a must have for any heavy metal fan there is a lot of variety between heavyoutstanding a great album recommended for any disturbed fan and a must have for any heavy metal fan there is a lot of variety between heavy and alternative metal… Collapse
  4. DME
    Jun 20, 2012
    10
    A fantastic hard rock album with only 1 weak track, and even that is still listenable.
  5. machine146
    Aug 31, 2010
    9
    I got this album as soon as it came out. I was not disapointed in it. The only one song I felt wasn't strong but the others were awesome. YouI got this album as soon as it came out. I was not disapointed in it. The only one song I felt wasn't strong but the others were awesome. You will not be disapointed if you get it. It is a must for any Disturbed fans and a good bet to get for Non-Disturbed fans who love rock and metal.… Expand
  6. Jiano74
    Jan 27, 2016
    8
    A truly brilliant album I have heard so many times, I am actually listening to it as I write this review and every time I listen to it, itA truly brilliant album I have heard so many times, I am actually listening to it as I write this review and every time I listen to it, it seems to get better and that is what I believe makes an excellent album.… Expand
  7. Ikarus14
    May 8, 2011
    8
    Just Disturbed doing what they do best, as usual. Nothing much new here compared to all their other albums and it suffers the same lack ofJust Disturbed doing what they do best, as usual. Nothing much new here compared to all their other albums and it suffers the same lack of diversity throughout but still a very good album.… Expand
  8. Charlie7777
    Jul 28, 2011
    4
    it was ok the only songs i even liked in this album were another way to die, and the animal

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