Break the Spell
by Daughtry
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Nov 21, 2011
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. AllMusic
    Nov 23, 2011
    70
    Often, Break the Spell harks back to the glory days of the late '80s, when rockers played golden gods all for the sake of video cameras, secure in the knowledge that heavy rotation on MTV and AOR radio would shift millions of CDs.
  2. PopMatters
    Jan 9, 2012
    60
    Terrific songwriting and clean, polished production.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Nov 17, 2011
    75
    There's a serious hard-rock record lurking deep in Chris Daughtry's clean-shaven skull.
  5. Slant Magazine
    Nov 21, 2011
    30
    That lack of a distinctive style or voice also means that Daughtry isn't pulling focus from the simple and effective construction of their songs, which is pretty much the only thing they do well.
  6. Boston Globe
    Nov 22, 2011
    40
    Unlike Nickelback, Daughtry offers recognizable human emotions, even if they are rendered clumsily.
  7. American Songwriter
    Nov 30, 2011
    50
    Regrettably, Break The Spell never fulfills its mission of delivering an unabashed rock effort and genuine nuggets of musical magic are few and far between.
  8. Los Angeles Times
    Nov 21, 2011
    63
    This is by-the-numbers arena rock, played with muscular competence by a relatively young band showing off its chops by executing successful formulas.
  9. Billboard.com
    Nov 17, 2011
    71
    It all sounds sturdy and fits comfortably down the middle, more dependable than daring.

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User Score
3.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 48
  3. Negative: 25 out of 48
  1. Berik
    Jan 17, 2019
    9
    I was already impressed by the performances of Daughtry, but with Break the Spell they show how to innovate on their existing style of music.I was already impressed by the performances of Daughtry, but with Break the Spell they show how to innovate on their existing style of music. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the songs on this album, showing growth in their skills. I give this album a 9/10.

    My minus point goes to not including the bonus tracks on the standard album. That's just a **** practice.    … Full Review »
  2. Gloznichso
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    This Album is as good as his previous ones. Decent lyrics, very strong voice. Nothing really revolutionary but I love this kind of music.This Album is as good as his previous ones. Decent lyrics, very strong voice. Nothing really revolutionary but I love this kind of music. Would be great to hear sth like this again nowadays....… Full Review »
  3. HMW
    Mar 7, 2012
    10
    This is an awesome CD. I loves all the songs. My favorite songs are Crawling Back To You, Spaceship, Break The Spell, and Outta My Head. ThisThis is an awesome CD. I loves all the songs. My favorite songs are Crawling Back To You, Spaceship, Break The Spell, and Outta My Head. This album is a must buy. I would get the deluxe edition because it was 4 more songs and they are very good also.… Full Review »
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