Blue Sky Noise
by Circa Survive
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Apr 20, 2010
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    90
    There's certainly enough passion in Blue Sky Noise to show the masses where rock and roll and great songwriting can meet in a traditional compromise that everyone can enjoy.
  2. Alternative Press
    90
    It harnesses Circa's best qualities and adds a sense of direction previous releases somewhat lacked. [May 2010, p.105]
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  3. Sputnikmusic
    90
    The entirety of Blue Sky Noise blows away anything else that Circa Survive have ever done. It is immense, it is challenging, and it will make fools out of those who doubt it.
  5. Rock Sound
    90
    Listening to the album when fully engaged with the story of its creation is both exhausting and exhilarating. A heartbreaking work of staggering genius? Very possibly.
  6. Kerrang!
    80
    It may have taken five years and three albums, but Circa Survive are finally living up to their potential, and Blue Sky Noise might just signal the start of something really interesting. [24 Jul 2010, p.51]
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  7. Spin
    70
    Troubled frontman Anthony Green and his mates have embraced glossier production while reconnecting with At the Drive-In's teeming passion.
  8. AllMusic
    60
    Blue Sky Noise, with all of its spit-shine and modern rock luster, may not move mountains outside of its own pained and heavily marketed demographic, but as long as superhero movie franchises remain profitable, bands like Circa Survive will be there to play over the credits.

Awards & Rankings

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#45 Best Album of 2010
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#63 Most Shared Album of 2010

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 39
  3. Negative: 1 out of 39
  1. homeboybonanza
    Aug 14, 2010
    9
    It's always been rare to find a band that has a lyricist with as much as depth as Green and and band so dedicated to making those words comeIt's always been rare to find a band that has a lyricist with as much as depth as Green and and band so dedicated to making those words come to light. I'm not sure which come first, lyrics or music but it's absolutely fantastic to hear it all come to together in what is a fantastic album. Not one track on this album is a dud or is so experimental that the listener will have the urge to push forward. As a post grunge era, Jim Morrison fan stuck in a world of pop music, this album is an absolute gem.… Full Review »
  2. Miragetv
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    Circa Survive deliver an ambitious, complex, and creative auditory experience. This album requires intelligence and creativity to fullyCirca Survive deliver an ambitious, complex, and creative auditory experience. This album requires intelligence and creativity to fully appreciate what it presents. It demands multiple listens. 10 out of 10!… Full Review »
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