Atom Bomb
by Blind Boys Of Alabama
Metascore
77

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
  1. AllMusic
    70
    The Blind Boys of Alabama still know how to get to the soul of the matter.
  2. Blender
    70
    This mix of gospel classics and classic-rock clunkers turns out to be a surprise keeper. [May 2005, p.116]
    All this publication's reviews
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    The vibe isn't far removed from the funky frathouse spirit of a vintage Leon Russell album (note: That's a good thing). [18 Mar 2005, p.66]
    All this publication's reviews
  5. Mojo
    70
    This is their best album in 65 years. [May 2005, p.94]
    All this publication's reviews
  6. Rolling Stone
    70
    Bomb is their most adventurous album to date.
  7. Uncut
    60
    Their energy is extraordinary. [May 2005, p.97]
    All this publication's reviews
  8. PopMatters
    90
    It's already on my list as one of the absolute best albums of 2005.
  9. Paste Magazine
    60
    The Blind Boys of Alabama are probably the world’s hippest septuagenarians.

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
tbd

No user score yet- Awaiting 1 more rating

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. chas
    Jan 7, 2006
    10
    outstanding! soulful and adventurous...
  2. CraigP
    Dec 1, 2005
    8
    Goooood
See all user reviews »