Crash Love
by AFI
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 50
  3. Negative: 5 out of 50

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  1. JoshH
    Oct 15, 2009
    6
    Always had a weird thing with AFI, yet, even though I find some of their music just plain crap, they still manage every album to produce something really catchy and attractive to listen to. Even if it may not be the "hit single", it's still a half-decent album. Props to them for being one of the only commercial bands this year to add a flavour of creativity in their music.
  2. KendylKlownfish
    Mar 12, 2011
    6
    While Crash Love is stylishly produced and pays tribute to the pop-punk genre more than recent albums, it's sad when the most devoted fans are disappointed by Havok's lackluster in the lyrical content department, as well as the band's overall depth.
  3. ohaiKendyl
    Jun 7, 2011
    6
    The depth and edge of their previous music is gone, notably in the lyrical content. But the melodies in some ways still retain a lot from AFI's older roots. And while it's far from topping its predecessors creativity, Crash Love is still pure punk rock with a bit of pop that may satisfy fans. One of its brightest moments are "End Transmission", a seemingly Cure-esque power ballad, andThe depth and edge of their previous music is gone, notably in the lyrical content. But the melodies in some ways still retain a lot from AFI's older roots. And while it's far from topping its predecessors creativity, Crash Love is still pure punk rock with a bit of pop that may satisfy fans. One of its brightest moments are "End Transmission", a seemingly Cure-esque power ballad, and "Darling, I Want To Destroy You", a generic, but catchy radio-friendly pop rock track. However, its downfall mostly revolves around the album's lack of innovation or individuality for that matter.… Expand
  4. DavidS
    Dec 4, 2009
    4
    What a disappointment

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#88 Most Discussed Album of 2009

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. AllMusic
    80
    Ultimately, AFI have lightened up the band's darkly-sexy vibe on Crash Love and delivered a yearning, perfect pop/rock crush of an album.
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  2. Alternative Press
    90
    In no uncertain terms, Crash Love is an accomplishment that raises the bar for them as musicians and writers.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    80
    With fewer studio effects and electronic twiddles, Crash Love is a simpler rock record than its US number one predecessor "Decemberunderground." If anything, it's better however, and shows that while fusing goth, punk and pop doesn't need to be rocket science, when AFI are involved it's very definitely an artform.
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