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Billy Talent III - Billy Talent
Metascore
45 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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  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. 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.
  4. Uncut
    40
    Maybe they should have bigger ambitions. [Spe 2009, p.79]
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  5. Q Magazine
    40
    It may not be an unpleasant listen, but it's a strangely soulless one. [Aug 2009, p.101]
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  6. PopMatters
    40
    the overall tone of Billy Talent III is, at best, one of stagnation and, at worst, one of regression.
  7. 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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7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User 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.
  2. lbaeriswyl
    9
    This is a great album, and a natural progression from Billy Talent I and II (btw why are they not on Metacritic? they deserve a 10). The critics are completely ridiculous. While the album is definitely not as edgy and intense as the first two efforts, there is definitely insane guitar work that rivals anything that is out right now. The best songs include but are not limited to: Devil on my Shoulder, Rusted from the Rain, Saint Veronika, White Sparrows, The Dead can't Testify, Diamond on a Landmine, Turn your back and Sudden Movements.… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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