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Kerrang!Oct 31, 2011Whereas Puscifer's early output exercised his funny bone, the rather brilliant Conditions Of My Parole exorcises it. [15 Oct 2011, p.52]
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Dec 7, 2011While the album can, at times, feel unfocused, that's also the point of a project like Puscifer, which allows us to take a look inside the mind of one of the most creative frontmen of the last 20 years.
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Alternative PressOct 13, 2011The singer continues to exude a sophistication that raises the bar for aggressive rockers who can mature with both grace and continued relevance. [Nov 2011, p.93]
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Nov 21, 2011For as much effort Keenan puts into the head-scratching, overarching plot of this project, he puts as much gumption into the music that, on its own, could illuminate an applause sign.
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Oct 19, 2011Although only an industry standard 12 tracks in length, Conditions of My Parole feels slightly overlong with its high points noticeably spread apart, resulting in a familiarity that detracts from its ability to unnerve.
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Oct 13, 2011Conditions of My Parole, featuring a supporting cast that includes Keenan's son Devo and ex-Mars Volta drummer Jon Theodore, reveals a more reassuring side of a singer better known for willful alienation.
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Oct 13, 2011Despite a more eclectic stylistic palette, his sophomore Puscifer album is just as moody and dramatic as those other projects.
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Oct 13, 2011Too many songs build and build and never explode, and though Keenan has never sounded growlier, Parole never really breaks loose.
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Oct 18, 2011Conditions verges on dour, monochromatic humorlessness.
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MagnetNov 11, 2011Lucky for Conditions of My Parole, Puscifer has graduated from embarrassingly stupid to simply boring. [#81, p. 59]
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