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Universal acclaim- based on 298 Ratings
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Positive: 254 out of 298
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Mixed: 22 out of 298
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YudiApr 11, 2008
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ElsaFeb 14, 2008This album fucking rocks!!!!I love them, they have so much talent, those who don't agree are just f*cking jealous.
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Jul 28, 2011Jesus Christ!!! what the hell is up with all the haters and the **** score??? you people must be more interested in queer ass music like tao cruiz or justin beiber. man screw all of you who gave this a bad review!! this band and album must be too badass for you!
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DanielJ.Nov 4, 2007
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RachelH.Nov 1, 2007AMAZING!
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TomW.Nov 3, 2007Their best album to date. I said I would give it at least 10 full listens before posting a review and, despite initial apprehensiveness on my part, this album has really grown on me. Any moron who reviews this album before giving it about 10 listens couldn't possibly take in the subtle genius hidden within it. Its a slow grower, but it's definitely worth your time.
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ColinBFeb 13, 2008This is the greatest album I have ever listened to. I feel guilty if I skip a song. I mean, every song on it is a masterpiece. It is a variety of different genres that blend together into the signature Avenged sound. To me, this is like The Beatles White Album. It is that damn good.
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joerApr 16, 2009
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BebelG.Mar 30, 2008The signature dueling guitars are in full force. The most ambitious, most melodic, and greatest Avenged Sevenfold album to date.
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lexibDec 26, 2007Best Album Ever!!!
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Apr 27, 2013Dear God, Almost Easy, A Little Piece of Heaven, Critical Acclaim, Scream. My favorite Avenged Sevenfold songs are all there! The other albums are very good, but none beats this one.
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TeresaHJun 3, 2009Alright...I've heard quite enough of all the critics! for F.UK. sakes...honestly...could you play, or write the music....didn't think so....just because you're jealous...sorry but the truth is..you suck...and a7x doesn't.
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ScottH.Jan 7, 2008Despite my understanding of the general public's stupidity, I still can't believe there's a market for this kind of 'music.' This may be a form of head banging entertainment for some, but it has no critical appeal whatsoever. Those interested in 'hard & heavy' should be directed to those bands who've already covered the territory 20-35 years ago.
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MarkKNov 15, 2008This is the kind of album that's easy to love but also easy to hate. It really isn't a terrible album. It's just far too ambitious and it's hardly up to scale with their other albums. A real shame.
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SteveW.Jan 2, 2008
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MarkK.May 4, 2008It's nothing truly special, but some great tunes makes it worth while despite the over-used style.
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ChrisSRNov 1, 2007This is easily one of the worst bands to have ever graced the false labeling of being called "metal", besides bands like Linkin Park, Korn, and Limp Bizkit, They have no real technique, just scatter-brained attempts at creativity. If you want real metal, listen to Megadeth or Ozzy, not A7X.
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SteveC.Nov 10, 2007
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OldA7X...Nov 2, 2007A7X Is s.it now... the sound is emo and poser... A7X have the money idea now...the metal of the band is losted WTF 4ever.
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JoanthanS.Nov 23, 2007
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[Anonymous]Nov 5, 2007Whomever said that this has great guitar work obviously doesn't listen to that much metal or is in denial because of how much this cd fails on all sides. Most of the guitars in each song tend to follow the same riff as the song before it and just continue to repeat until the chorus then do it all over again. BORING
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ChrisOct 31, 2007
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DominicC.Jun 26, 2008The most unoriginal band who thinks they're all metal because they had one hit. So they think they can produce their own album? Haha yeah right. A7X's self titled album is basically the Jonas Brothers plus the make-up.
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johnDec 6, 2007Sorry, i just don't understand how anyone can like this crap.....waste of money.
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J.K.Oct 31, 2007
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VinnieVOct 31, 2007Avenged Sevenfold may be one of the worst bands that I have heard in the past decade. Don't buy this or anything else from them.
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Johnny5Nov 12, 2007My younger brother put this record on for me recently. Completely ball-less rock for kids who haven't heard Iron Maiden yet. Avoid this disc at all costs.
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BrennanL.Nov 16, 2007Holy awful albums, Batman! I've always hated Avenged Sevenfold, but this is an amazingly bad step down. Its so corny and terrible, Critical Acclaim is one of the worst songs I've heard since I listened to the last ICP album. It seems to be a trend for bad bands to get even worse in 2007 (here's to you Atreyu).
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HexG.Nov 17, 2007I tried to chew my own ears off. Pure Garbage.
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Sep 19, 2010Like most A7X albums, it starts out strong then loses my attention five tracks in. This is definitely not an album I can put in and listen to all the way through without yawning. That said, there are some very catch tracks (Scream, Almost Easy) that'll be stuck in your head all day. Not strong throughout though.
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HazelRFeb 21, 2008Its GOOD...But kinda sound's like something Guns n Roses would of done.
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KristenMay 7, 2008Absolutely amazing. I love Avenged Sevenfold and even though this is a different sound for them, i love it. A little Peace of Heaven and Scream are the best songs on here. I admire M. Shadows' writing style and I'd LOVE to meet him one day.
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VincentC.Jul 2, 2008
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calycAug 21, 2008The people who wrote that a7x is as good as the beatles white album ,well i say wrong a7x is better than that i mean who would live in a yellow submarine.
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BobN.Aug 30, 2008This was a great album filled with intense solos and insane drumming. It gets a 9 because I thought it could have been a bit heavier.
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Ikarus14Aug 3, 2009Admirable effort, but it trys to do far too much outside of City of Evil. As a result, it's hit-and-miss at best and retains very little from their previous album. City of Evil is much better, but buy these two albums together if you're getting into Avenged Sevenfold.
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AlexN.Nov 13, 2007This album contains some great tracks like critical acclaim, the second half of the album needs time from you to appreciate. Don't compare it to COE this album was just PERFECT
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ZiqANov 1, 2007Its a good CD, however, this CD will divide fans. Some fans will LOVE it (like i do), but many Will hate it. I feel its they're best album yet, its really good. but again, not everyone will love it, many will probably hate it.
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RyansNov 20, 2007Incredibly impressive, this album shows that a7x is actually creative unlike most bands, if you always play the same way you die out. For those that only liked their old stuff go listen to it instead of this, problem solved
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ChrisNov 2, 2007Unique for A7X but still really City Of Evil and Waking The Fallen are better but this CD is still really good.
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WillD.Nov 3, 2007Some people would say that this would appeal to Waking the Fallen fans, but not fans of City of Evil. I don't agree with them. This sounds nothing like their metalcore past. This was a great album though. The lead single "Almost Easy" was my favorite. I must comment on the reviewer that wondered what a slash trasher was, I'm pretty sure they were talking about the musician Slash,
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AJNNov 4, 2007
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AnonNov 9, 2007
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CheyenneS.Dec 6, 2007They Are The Best band Ever!!!!!!
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JeanaHDec 30, 2008
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DavieB.Jan 24, 2008I think these guys are amazing. This album? Not so much... its ok though. Some good songs. And omg..Joanthan S - What a little whiner! CITY OF EVIL is an AWESOME ALBUM. They got more fans from that album.. so what?
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JoE.Mar 20, 2008It is admitabely their worst album, but I still get a kick out of listening to it. It has some shit on it but a few songs on it are just amazing. Little piece of heaven, afterlife, almost easy. It's be worth a listen to but I wouldnt buy it, just borrow it from a friend or something.
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JimW.Apr 20, 2008
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DerekM.Jun 11, 2008
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AdrienB.Jun 3, 2008
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NetskyNov 11, 2007Not as cool as COE, but still a great album, The first half is fantastic, the second half initially disoriented me, but in the end i was enthusiastic because of the geniality behind some of the song (like a little piece of heaven).
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TraceyR.Nov 12, 2007This is dramatically different from other A7X albums but still has their unique signature style - full of riffs, verses, and melodies. Their artistic musicianship shines.
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BrandenS.Nov 14, 2007This, granted is not as good as City of Evil, was still very good. Every song on that cd is amazing. Saying that they don't sound like the other metal bands don't realize that A7X is in a league of their own. It is obviously better than any rap cd
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KarsonHNov 18, 2007This is an excellent album from an excellent band. The cd still has song similar to their last albums and also has new song with more of a ballad type feel (think Seize the Day). Don't listen to the people giving this a zero sying it's "ball-less" or "pure garbage" listen to the tracks online or somewhere else and make your own decision.
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AhmadR.Nov 2, 2007This cd took a few listens to grow on me. It has great guitar work, and shadows singing has drastically improved. Overall it is a good album from a great band and i can't wait to see what their next album will sound like. download: almost easy- scream- gunslinger-a little piece of heaven.
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IsaacG.Dec 10, 2007
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GeofW.Dec 6, 2007No 'City Of Evil', but still pretty damn awesome. Everyone who dislikes this album for it's uniqueness is purely stupid. Sevenfold themselves said that they try to make each album different and not sound like the last, and I think they achieved that. Well done, boys.
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GordonMDec 9, 2007pretty good, they're a great band people need to stop comparing them to metal they are no longer metalcore leave it be if you don't like their music, don't bash them just say you don't like their music.
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MislavFOct 31, 2007Not great but good. Lots of fun guitar work, but the silliness is sometimes a bit too much.
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JoelCOct 31, 2007
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JohannaHOct 31, 2007not their best. too much metal dere trying tooo hard more like country 2
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MIstyMDec 26, 2008I give this album 2 thumbs up! I can't believe how many people hate this cd. Just because this cd isn't as "metal" as the last album, doesn't mean that it's not as good.
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MarikaM.May 12, 2008This album shows how avenged sevenfold is a great band that is evolving and becoming better. with this album they have evolved their music and become better musicians.
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ShadowsJul 25, 2008
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BrunoP.Aug 16, 2008I think this is a fantastic album. They for me are gods and this last album are perfect and I hope they continue like that.
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LissaGApr 25, 2009Even though the album was way different than the previous ones it still has good songs that make you want to hear over and over again. I personally think that A7X gets better with every album they put out.
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anonymmcNov 11, 2007Great music.
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KevinCNov 18, 2007wish I could say I hate this band, but unfortunately I can't. I love the album right now, but unfortunately, i know I'll get bored of it pretty soon. it's got those hooks that are memorable but lose their awesomeness pretty fast. i just find iron maiden kind of boring. they've got some good stuff, but it's too classic rock. not the same genre of metal.
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HugoPDec 23, 2008Great album! I prefer City of evil tough. Only gave it a 7 because i believe there are greater albuns and bands to fill the higher values. Although not that heavy, it`s a fantastic album!!
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Aug 19, 2010While not a terrible album it certainly could have been a lot stronger. But these fanboys getting butt-hurt over the critics are just simply deluded.
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Feb 19, 2011While not as good as the excellent City of Evil it's a great album in it's own right. the best songs on show here are "A Little Piece Of Heaven" "Scream" & "Afterlife" Not that the albums inconsistent. Definitely worth a listen
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Apr 13, 2011The best band ever!There music must be heard by eveyone.A7X never dissapoints when they release there music.If you like rock or metal youll love A7X.Their guitar solos are really amazing.
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Jun 21, 2011
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Sep 3, 2011This Self Titled album is an explosion of everything Avenged Sevenfold with Awesome Tracks Like Gunslinger Critical Acclaim Scream and Afterlife this is an album that Is worth Checking out for fans of the Hard Rock/Heavy Metal music. Amd in a Comment Unrelated to the music this album is somewhat overshadowed by The Newer Avenged Songs its Underrated but its defintalty worth listing to
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Jan 8, 2012I honestly do not understand how anyone can rate this under 10! If you didn't enjoy this you have no soul!
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Jun 21, 2012These guys are, and always will be, very good. This album definitely did have a different style, but it was still very good. I can't see why you wouldn't like it. Avenged Sevenfold rocks.
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Apr 21, 2012
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Jun 12, 2012This may not be a good review if you're looking to see the ups and downs about this band, because I only have GREAT things to say about this band! I love this band so much, great lyrics, awesome instrumental and lovable guys! I love their older stuff, like the Sounding the Seventh Trumpet and Waking the Fallen album! I love Avenged Sevenfold!
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Dec 25, 2012Not the best A7X album, but still good. A bit less powerful then the previous albums though.
Let's analize every track.
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May 25, 2015
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Dec 15, 2015This is a prime example of a great metal album. Great solos, great drumming, great guitars, and great vocals. There are many high points in this album but for me, my favorite songs were A Little Piece of Heaven and Almost Easy. However, it does have a low point, which is Gunslinger for me. But other than that, the album is great.
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Nov 19, 2017Great lyrics. Synyster Gates is amazing as always. Not a single bad track. Best rock album of the 21st century. And one of my all time favourites. Just love them.
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Sep 8, 2021Amazing album tbh. Afterlife is their best song, and Critical Acclaim is awesome too.
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Jul 24, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Aug 2, 2022This album is a little piece of heaven. That's all i have to say. Best of a7x in my opinion.
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Jun 21, 2023it's a **** disgrace that this album has the worst meta score out of every album in the A7X discografy.
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Jun 5, 2023Honestly I have no criticism for this album. Avenged Sevenfold have been evolving their sound for almost a decade before it and it has all been building up to the incredible opus that is their self-titled. Not a single weak song, listen to it right now.
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Jun 5, 2023An absolutely fantastic album with every song being great in its own way. An absolute classic
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Jul 19, 2023seems like everybody in these reviews have never listened to a rock album before
i think the album is one of avenged sevenfold's best.
Awards & Rankings
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BlenderWhile straying from metal's path, they uphold its legacy of conservative politics. [Nov 2007, p.148]
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SpinWith tighter, mercifully shorter songs, like the Slayer-meets-slash trasher 'Almost Easy,' they're now defiling America's youth with more substance than style. [Nov 2007, p.114]
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Q MagazineTheir anthem-filled fourth album's brazen swagger may prove irresistible. [Nov 2007, p.137]