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45 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critics What's this?

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7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

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  • Summary: The third studio album (under the Billy Talent name) for the Canadian band was produced by Brendan O'Brien.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. All Music Guide
    60
    When they stretch farthest away from their origins, as they do on the plodding power ballad 'Sudden Movements,' their sound takes a turn for the best.
  2. NOW Magazine
    60
    Brendan O'Brien, best known for his continuous work with Pearl Jam and Springsteen, takes over from Gavin Brown on Billy's third s/t offering, and there's some noticeable dulling of the edges here.
  3. Drowned In Sound
    20
    The intensity on Billy Talent III feels the same as the intensity of the band's live show, awkwardly forced and absolutely repellent.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Sean
    10
    Critics don't know what they are talking about. Great progression from their second album.
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  2. gingy
    10
    This album got my really into Billy Talent music. Although I had known before two or three songs, I did not pay attention to that album. Whatever the critics say... I don't care. This is my favourite album.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. JoshH
    2
    From a band who I've enjoyed thoroughly thanks to some catchy songs, this album left me wondering.....I just can't get into these new songs at all. Fans of commercial rock I think will enjoy it, but I can't get into it at all.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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