Badmotorfinger [25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
by Soundgarden
  • Record Label: A&M
  • Release Date: Nov 18, 2016
Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Kerrang!
    Dec 8, 2016
    100
    Badmotorfinger is a masterclass in amplification, intelligence and artistic chutzpah. [3 Dec 2016, p.52]
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  2. Magnet
    Dec 15, 2016
    90
    Essential listening for any heavy-music fan ... or youngsters wondering what that whole Seattle fuss was all about. [No. 138, p.61]
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  3. Pitchfork
    Dec 8, 2016
    83
    Listening back now it’s an album that would have sounded fresh and vital released at any time over the past quarter century.
  5. Mojo
    Dec 8, 2016
    80
    Regardless of how they're captured, these songs still have the capacity to enthrall. [Jan 2017, p.113]
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  6. Classic Rock Magazine
    Dec 8, 2016
    80
    It’s a package that’s pretty hard to improve on but this anniversary edition tries its damnedest to turn things up to eleven.
  7. PopMatters
    Dec 8, 2016
    60
    Overall, the album has held itself up as a solid rock record over 25 years, and that’s quite the success. The demos are of mixed blessings, to be honest. It seems that they were pretty much just run-throughs for the sake of the album producer.

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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. thelizardprince
    Oct 11, 2017
    9
    This album is a compelling combination of sheer power and music prowess. From Chris Cornell's powerful vocals, to Matt Cameron's rhythmicThis album is a compelling combination of sheer power and music prowess. From Chris Cornell's powerful vocals, to Matt Cameron's rhythmic drumming, this album will be remembered for decades. Music just isnt made like this anymore. A fantastic listen for anyone just getting into them.… Full Review »
  2. wishhunt
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    I'm a songwriter. If I were given a chance to choose one single album and cancel its release from music history and claim the album my ownI'm a songwriter. If I were given a chance to choose one single album and cancel its release from music history and claim the album my own creation, Badmotorfinger would definitely be my pick.… Full Review »
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