Dystopia
by Megadeth
Metascore
69

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
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  1. The Guardian
    Jan 28, 2016
    100
    Dystopia is an absolutely blistering return to the state-of-the-art bombast and refined technicality of past glories like Rust in Peace and Endgame.
  2. NOW Magazine
    Jan 27, 2016
    80
    Newly installed guitarist Kiko Loureiro weaves blistering licks around Mustaine’s own, elevating the frontman’s sorta sardonic, sorta goofy politicized lyrics. Longtime bassist Dave Ellefson ramps up his low-end pyrotechnics, with Fatal Illusion boasting maybe the grooviest Megadeth bass line since Peace Sells.
  3. Boston Globe
    Jan 27, 2016
    80
    The band is brawny yet nimble, wriggling and writhing in a groove one moment, pivoting into pummel mode the next.
  5. AllMusic
    Jan 27, 2016
    80
    It's easy to appreciate the music on Dystopia; it showcases Mustaine and a crack new version of Megadeth at a creative peak.
  6. Kerrang!
    Jan 20, 2016
    80
    Dystopia does see Megadeth come within hailing distance of their dazzling best. [16 Jan 2016, p.50]
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  7. The Quietus
    Jan 28, 2016
    70
    Interestingly, the tracks that fail to scale the same heights as those mentioned above don't take away from the general value of Dystopia, as there is enough underlying merit to be found.
  8. Rolling Stone
    Jan 20, 2016
    70
    With everything working in concert, Megadeth sound reborn on Dystopia. Gone are the surprisingly un-metal banjo interludes of their last record, 2013's Super Collider; in their place is some of the most vital and menacing thrash that Mustaine has concocted in years.

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 153 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 128 out of 153
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 153
  3. Negative: 12 out of 153
  1. vgmkyle
    Jan 25, 2016
    10
    Few Megadeth fans rarely dislike a new release, and this one is no different. This album is definitely as good as Endgame, and the criticsFew Megadeth fans rarely dislike a new release, and this one is no different. This album is definitely as good as Endgame, and the critics really made some mistakes with their reviews otherwise the Megadeth community would have a problem with it as well. Megadeth is one of the few thrash bands left that releases great metal regularly.… Full Review »
  2. Mariosky
    Jan 24, 2016
    9
    I really like this album, it is **** awesome, songs like bullet to the brain or dystopia are really good. Definetily, their best album sinceI really like this album, it is **** awesome, songs like bullet to the brain or dystopia are really good. Definetily, their best album since Endgame. I recommend it a lot.… Full Review »
  3. Romber
    Jan 24, 2016
    10
    After a few listens,I love the whole album.The sound is wicked,reminds me of Endgame.The lyrics are memorable.This album will surely blow yourAfter a few listens,I love the whole album.The sound is wicked,reminds me of Endgame.The lyrics are memorable.This album will surely blow your mind.Too bad some critics didn't like the lyrics.Buy it,it's worth the money… Full Review »
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