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Blue Record - Baroness
Metascore
87 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. All Music Guide
    90
    This is a ferocious album that's not afraid to be genuinely beautiful. One of the best hard rock releases of 2009.
  2. Alternative Press
    90
    Blue Record truly depicts a band at the peak of their powers. [Nov 2009, p.106]
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  3. Pitchfork
    85
    Complex enough to reward repetitive listening and compact enough to encourage it, Blue Record is one of the year's most generous hours.
  4. cokemachineglow
    84
    Blue Record is, in sound and spirit, satisfying metal painted with broad strokes and big gestures.
  5. Mojo
    80
    Baroness's second full-length somehow tops their powerhouse debut for riffs, songwriting and cohesiveness. [Feb 2010, p. 101]
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  6. Dusted Magazine
    80
    I wouldn't be surprised if there's an overarching concept. It doesn't matter one way or another. It's a gallop from start to finish. Blue Record is going to be hard to top.
  7. PopMatters
    80
    Baroness simply lets the songs do their thing, never beating us over the head, never pandering, and in so doing, they've created a surprisingly adventurous album, further establishing their position as one of the finest, not to mention likeable bands in America these days.
  8. The Boston Phoenix
    75
    Here, as on Red Album, they keep finding new ways to make old Black Sabbath tricks seem fresh.
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9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. piercerules86
    10
    This album is unbelievable. I am not a big metal fan at all, I typically dislike the hardcore vocals of most bands; however, Baroness has managed to make their vocals fit in perfectly with their music along with the beautifully composed music. Listening through the album in its proper order and progression also adds to the epic nature of the album. It is one of my favorite albums ever.… Full Review »
  2. MikeC
    6
    Poor song-writing damages what could have a been a fine album.
  3. JessD
    10
    Beautiful, epic release from start to finish and start again.
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