Drum's Not Dead

by Liars

Record Label: Mute
Release Date: Mar 21, 2006

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:

Positive: 24 out of 29
Mixed: 4 out of 29
Negative: 1 out of 29

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10

One long ridiculous story/art project gone horribly wrong. [#19, p.92]

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97	#97 Best Album of 2006
73	#73 Most Discussed Album of 2006

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Universal acclaim- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:

Positive: 57 out of 63
Mixed: 0 out of 63
Negative: 6 out of 63

BobR

Oct 16, 2007

10

Having the urge to listen to something different yet excellent? Here it is.
drunksh1t

Sep 2, 2021

10

GODLY MUSIC. Trustith in me when I say the beats drive this primordial masterpiece. This is what our ANCESTORS wanted and needed.
EricC.

Aug 31, 2008

9

An incredible album that many will miss out on due to the mislabeling of this album as difficult and challenging many websites and mags. An incredible album that many will miss out on due to the mislabeling of this album as difficult and challenging many websites and mags. Stunning post-punk with a serious experimental edge now common in the Brooklyn crowd (though they're in Berlin now). And I give them credit for not backing down when their previous album was attacked for being too bizarre (I still don't get how it was so abrasive for some people, though). They could have gone back to what earned them all that hype on their debut, but instead came out with another wild concept album.. Speeking of which, don't try to study the album based on it's concept. Come for the music and let everything else be cool little surprises. And while I won't take cheap shots at people giving this album low scores, please have a valid argument instead of just that "worst album ever" crap. You're not the f*cking Comic Book Guy.… Full Review »

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