Crossing The Rubicon
by The Sounds
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Rolling Stone
    40
    A few choruses stick, and 'No One Sleeps When I'm Awake' sounds like a solid Heart cover. But the rest? What's Swedish for "meh"?
  2. Alternative Press
    60
    The serious tone is a natural progression for the Sounds but Rubicon's downfall is that it's songs don't linger much after the music stops. [Jul 2009, p.128]
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  3. Spin
    60
    Front-loaded with buzzy riffs and cutting vocals, the third studio album from this Swedish band is bracingly ambitious, clearly designed to be heard in arenas and stadiums.
  5. Under The Radar
    50
    Ultimately, The Sounds probably won't change your world, but they sure can be fun to dance to.
  6. PopMatters
    40
    The Sounds, sadly, are fatally pledged to sincerity in its most ponderous and uninspired form.

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