Billy Talent III
by Billy Talent
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 62
  3. Negative: 6 out of 62

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  1. Sifu
    Apr 12, 2013
    8
    Fans have a dangerous ability to become negative when hit by change. The third album is a solid album that retains the lyrical and melodic talent of the band. That said, it falls short of the first two 'Billy Talent' albums which were sublime. That does not write it off however, it still provides a powerful listen.
  2. gamesrock271
    Jul 30, 2016
    10
    the critics all seem to have their heads up their asses, sure it's not as good as the first or second album, but it's still very good. i will recommend this album until the day I die.
  3. Sean
    Dec 4, 2009
    10
    Critics don't know what they are talking about. Great progression from their second album.
  4. gingy
    Jul 27, 2011
    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.
  5. JoshH
    Oct 15, 2009
    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.
  6. SimG
    Oct 1, 2009
    8
    I am new to Billy Talent's music. I've heard so much praise of their work, that when I saw their new release, I figured I should give it a try. Well I must say I was impressed. I was expecting something like Sum 41, Good Charlotte, Blink 182 or any of the Punk/Emo bands from the last 10 years that I really don
  7. Dylan
    Oct 2, 2009
    10
    I don't know what album the critics are hearing, it isn't the one I heard. Great album, a solid effort. Not quite as good as the first album, but better then the second.
  8. cj
    Nov 4, 2009
    10
    I do not know what the critics seem to have against this album it is probably because it is not the mainstream trash that they listen too.others say that the lyrics have no meaning.Saint Veronika should proove them wrong.This album has made Bill y Talent my favourite band.
  9. TravisH
    Oct 6, 2009
    9
    After the 3rd Album they still sound as they did on the first. way to not sell out your unique style, which by the way people love and critics for some reason do not.
  10. CS
    Dec 3, 2009
    8
    I had to listen to it a few times before I bought into it because it does seem to lack some of the energy of the first two. Still it has really grown on me and though its not nearly as good as the first album it is better then the second. Definatley worth giving a chance.
  11. MGL.
    Sep 23, 2009
    7
    Very good commercial rock, with old punk roots. Think Incubus with old school punk balls.
  12. ChrisH
    Sep 25, 2009
    8
    Don't believe these reviews! avid billy talent fan. Don't think it quite lives up to 1 & 2 but still a solid album not one song i don't like on the album my fav is dead cant testify! If you like billy talent you will like this album.
  13. ArthurS
    Nov 18, 2009
    8
    Honestly the is a decent record. It will grow on you. I use to hate his music and style but now i find it innovating and definitely unoccupied.
  14. axelkoch
    Aug 18, 2012
    9
    One of the best album in history! Billy Talent got better and better with every single one of their albums and so this ist their very best so far! So much great songs with a lot of story in it. BUT it is still fun to rock your ass off to it (I can say that, I saw them live!). I learned to love Billy Talent with this album and I'm looking forward excitedly to their upcoming album 'DeadOne of the best album in history! Billy Talent got better and better with every single one of their albums and so this ist their very best so far! So much great songs with a lot of story in it. BUT it is still fun to rock your ass off to it (I can say that, I saw them live!). I learned to love Billy Talent with this album and I'm looking forward excitedly to their upcoming album 'Dead Silence'! Critics really don't know what they're saying. Not so rough anymore, but rough enough to rock off with it!… Expand
  15. akibiri
    Apr 19, 2020
    6
    It feels like a missed opportunity. Just "Devil On My Shoulder", the middle section of "Saint Veronica" and "White Sparrows" got me, the rest seems just a bit forced and uninspired. A massive downgrade from their previouse album(s).

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45

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    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.
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  2. 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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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    50
    III is unspectacular, yet it’s laudable that Billy Talent’s chins to remain unencumbered by the ballbags of big business.
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