Crisis of Faith
by Billy Talent
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. AllMusic
    Jan 24, 2022
    80
    As the uplifting positivity of "For You" closes the album on an optimistic note, Billy Talent takes the storm of emotions churning through the preceding cuts and salvages the light that remains, avoiding the titular inner conflict by focusing on that which gives us hope and peace.
  2. Kerrang!
    Jan 24, 2022
    80
    The end result is hardly jam-packed with jump scares, but there are more than enough surprises here to keep you wondering what the hell might be coming next.
  3. Under The Radar
    Feb 3, 2022
    70
    Those unfamiliar with Billy Talent’s solid brand of high-octane alternative rock can easily start with Crisis of Faith, while longtime fans of the band will be delighted at the experimentation that pushes the band beyond their comfort zone while still remaining fresh and polished.
  5. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jan 24, 2022
    70
    Kowalewicz’s oration on the similarly punky Hanging Out With All The Wrong People adds a Broadway-esque dynamism, while stand-out single End Of Me is brimming with chemistry from alt-rock behemoth Rivers Cuomo. The track’s pastiche of twangy Blue Album-era riffs and kitschy Weezer choruses showcase all that was good about yesteryear.

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Haspadar
    Jun 10, 2022
    7
    A good old Billy Talent's sound.
    It's like a back in time leap.
    Fans will be glad.
  2. MusicGuyMack
    Feb 11, 2022
    8
    A loving ode to hard rock records of days long past, "Crisis of Faith" is no major artistic statement but hardly needs to be, as the riffsA loving ode to hard rock records of days long past, "Crisis of Faith" is no major artistic statement but hardly needs to be, as the riffs that prove equal parts groovy and blistering and the soaring, anthemic vocals combined here to great effect by Billy Talent result in an album that only gets better the higher the volume gets cranked up on it.

    Choice Cuts: "Forgiveness I & II," "Reactor," "End of Me (feat. Rivers Cuomo)"    … Full Review »
  3. softdrinks77
    Jan 26, 2022
    9
    Not their best, but still very very good. It’s a little short but that’s not a huge problem and it’s still very enjoyable.
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