Brutalism
by The Drums
  • Record Label: Anti-
  • Release Date: Apr 5, 2019
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Under The Radar
    May 13, 2019
    60
    It's an album that certainly stands apart as something different to what's come before, though interestingly, as the record progresses it sounds more and more like Pierce is settling into himself as a musician. The two exceptions are opening track "Pretty Cloud" and "Kiss It Away," both of which feel just somewhat out of place on what is an otherwise cohesive, calming, and beautifully forlorn record.
  2. DIY Magazine
    Apr 8, 2019
    60
    On the one hand, Brutalism feels less bloated than any of its predecessors, and a number of sharp production touches ensure that some of its tracks are excellent. ... On the other hand, the album is missing some of The Drums’ lo-fi charm.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 4, 2019
    60
    Pierce’s creative and personal rebirth are evident throughout, but a return to the trappings of earlier records makes for a relatively limp second half. ... Overall, though, The Drums sound closer to what Pierce had envisioned all those years ago.
  5. Pitchfork
    Apr 12, 2019
    59
    In other words, it’s strong and considered enough to mean big things to more people than just Pierce. Even the best Drums albums surround a few highlights with filler, though, and Brutalism falls even harder into this pattern.
  6. Paste Magazine
    Apr 3, 2019
    57
    Not everything has to be pure pop, but nothing else on Brutalism even comes close to sounding like a complete song the way [“Body Chemistry”] does.

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User Score
6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. im-iamg
    Jun 11, 2019
    10
    O álbum, primeiro do The Drums com o Jonny Pierce sozinho, continua com a linearidade dos outros álbums (principalmente Portamento e AbysmalO álbum, primeiro do The Drums com o Jonny Pierce sozinho, continua com a linearidade dos outros álbums (principalmente Portamento e Abysmal Thoughts) porém mais intimista. Desde as letras até a arte de capa, que traz referência a um trecho de Brutalism, a musica que dá nome ao álbum, Jonny traz uma visão para essa fase do The Drums sem esquecer da essência da banda.… Full Review »
  2. Tricko2103
    Apr 5, 2019
    8
    I’ve been fan of The Drums since the beginning and this could be their best record. The sound is more sophisticated which suits the songsI’ve been fan of The Drums since the beginning and this could be their best record. The sound is more sophisticated which suits the songs without compromising Jonny’s particular aesthetic.… Full Review »
  3. Matheusjose
    May 29, 2019
    10
    Um álbum que segue a temática dos anteriores e se mantém no nível. Um ótimo espaço. Muito bom
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