Coral Fang
by The Distillers
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. Q Magazine
    60
    This is exciting but competent American punk by numbers. [Nov 2003, p.114]
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  2. The A.V. Club
    60
    Coral Fang's lack of memorable hooks makes it hard to admire for long.
  3. AllMusic
    60
    Coral Fang has its fair share of flaws, but it's impassioned enough to have plenty of bite despite them.
  5. Village Voice
    40
    Those who looked at the Distillers as the hope of 2003 might be disappointed that Dalle's stuck in 1994.

Awards & Rankings

37
#37 Most Discussed Album of 2003
79
#79 Most Shared Album of 2003

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 50
  3. Negative: 7 out of 50
  1. arostislavna
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    This album has aged like fine wine. Initially people argued that this is the most "un-punk" album and trashed it. I don't know about you butThis album has aged like fine wine. Initially people argued that this is the most "un-punk" album and trashed it. I don't know about you but there's nothing more punk that creating something because you need to get it off your chest - not to please your fanbase.

    Fast-forward to 2019 at the Reading festival show, and it's clear this album has relevancy and meaning to Brody in regards to the culmination of her marriage with Josh Homme.    … Full Review »
  2. ScarTissue1990
    Feb 23, 2013
    10
    The Distiller could have been the next Hole or Sex Pistols for that matter. This album was straight up in your face punk rock. No questionsThe Distiller could have been the next Hole or Sex Pistols for that matter. This album was straight up in your face punk rock. No questions ask. A kick ass punk album. I highly recommend it. Highlight tracks: "The Hunger", "Hall of Mirrors", "Love is Paranoid", "Drain the Blood", "Die on a Rope", "Beat Your Heart Out", "Coral Fang", "Dismantle Me", "Death Sex", "The Gallow is God" "For Tonight You're Only Here to Know."… Full Review »
  3. FabioL
    Sep 7, 2007
    9
    Brody has such a unique voice, and the distillers are great musicians. I love this album! That being said, I am more of a fan to her earlier Brody has such a unique voice, and the distillers are great musicians. I love this album! That being said, I am more of a fan to her earlier work... there was so much to be said in Sing Sing Death House. Coral Fang is great nonetheless :)… Full Review »
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