Chemistry Of Common Life - Fucked Up
Metascore
85 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
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  1. The A.V. Club
    100
    While it's offset on a few songs by "clean" female vocals, Damian Abraham's glass-gargling roar remains the primary source of Fucked Up's visceral energy. From this point on, it'll be more exciting to see how much farther beyond gut-level the band is willing to go.
  2. Paste Magazine
    90
    Despite a surprisingly visceral first listen, Chemistry reveals itself to be expertly crafted record with hidden subtleties at every turn.
  3. Alternative Press
    90
    Fucked Up aren't the easiest band to like, but they're worth the effort. [Nov 2008, p.156]
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  4. musicOMH.com
    90
    They are like nothing you've ever heard before and everything you one day hoped you would, too strong for the charts and too corrupting for MTV.
  5. Slant Magazine
    90
    Chemistry is a natural and seamless masterpiece that might never have happened but for the band's own need to thumb its nose at expectations.
  6. Prefix Magazine
    90
    The Chemistry of Common Life is not a technically proficient album despite its epic leanings. Like most albums primarily consisting of anthems, its impact tapers off slightly on repeated listens. But the sheer power of the album is key.
  7. Austin Chronicle
    89
    This is third wave hardcore, and it's a return to form, where commentary rules and violence and ignorance won't be tolerated.
  8. Pitchfork
    88
    It might seem counterintuitive to call Chemistry a grower: From the first listen, it's both pummeling and riveting.

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User Score
8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. JasonB
    10
    While the term "artistry" is rarely used in conjunction with "hardcore" or "punk rock," now is such a time. This band defies classification, and perhaps these labels just don't apply to anything other than the circles they run in. The layers of sound, the depth of the composition, the intensity of this album leave nothing to be desired. While something of this vein might not appeal to me normally, the artistry of this album insist attention to be paid. I sat and I listened. It was an hour well spent.… Full Review »
  2. Vampire25
    8
    **** Up are a once in a generation band. The Chemistry Of Common Life is a great album. It's heavy, melodic, hardcore all wrapped up nice in a canadian punk band. Damian Abraham's vocals are so abrasive, an acquired taste. Not everyone's cup of tea but if you're a hardcore punk fan (such as I), you should be inclined to listen to this album. "Crooked Teeth" sums up the band in that one song. All In All, incredible experimental punk band. Great album. B+… Full Review »
  3. bone
    10
    Just listen Its great
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