Eat the Elephant
by A Perfect Circle
  • Record Label: BMG
  • Release Date: Apr 20, 2018
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
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  1. Kerrang!
    Apr 18, 2018
    100
    Not as romantic as their debut album, or as dynamic as the second, third album proper Eat The Elephant instead comes swathed in captivating coat embroidered by growth and maturation that doesn't unbutton easily. [14 Apr 2018, p.53]
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  2. Sputnikmusic
    Apr 20, 2018
    80
    Eat the Elephant is engaging, atmospheric rock done right with intelligent lyrics and ambitious themes.
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 18, 2018
    80
    Tackling topics like technology addiction (“Disillusioned”) and the deaths of celebrities (“So Long, and Thanks For All The Fish”), the band forges a sobering look at the world with the maturity that comes from being on a long break. Despite the changes Eat The Elephant is a solid return for the supergroup.
  5. AllMusic
    Apr 18, 2018
    80
    Each song a wildly different part of the whole, yet unmistakably belonging to the same powerful beast. It's a cohesive and bold statement from A Perfect Circle, a triumphant comeback after too much time away.
  6. PopMatters
    May 4, 2018
    70
    Keenan balances the constructive dissemination of contemporary society in his own unique way and, in the process, rather surprisingly, may have just made one of the most prescient albums of the year.
  7. Classic Rock Magazine
    Apr 23, 2018
    70
    Eat The Elephant gradually gains heft while staying intriguingly unpredictable.
  8. Consequence
    Apr 18, 2018
    67
    Essential for fans and sporadically thrilling for newcomers, Eat the Elephant is the kind of reunion record that most bands would kill for. While it doesn’t court the same kind of controversy as the band’s previous political statements, it rewards multiple listens enough to overcome the vast majority of its shortcomings.

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 100 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 100
  3. Negative: 10 out of 100
  1. BrushedRed
    Apr 20, 2018
    4
    When I first heard APC was coming back I was excited but as the singles started dropping, I became weary. I’m not one who necessarily dwellsWhen I first heard APC was coming back I was excited but as the singles started dropping, I became weary. I’m not one who necessarily dwells on a certain sound, but when compared to their earlier work, this is no contest. The beauty of APC was that they had that Tool sound but were more alternative for more casual listeners. This album; however, has none of that Tool sound. The songs are very directionless and kinda meander throughout, like watching an indecisive person try to figure something out. The biggest letdown I think, though, is the lack of drum and bass. Tool and APC both have drums and bass that are as compelling as Maynard’s vocals, but those won’t be found here. I am glad I didn’t get my hopes up for this one. It was doomed from the start with that cover art. It’s more like a stripped down Emotive and that was a direction I had hoped they’d never revisit. I’m just going to assume that Maynard put this on the backburner and put all his thought and creativity into the upcoming Tool album. I hope it’ll be better than this… Full Review »
  2. devoidx360
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    In an age where singles rule it's refreshing to still have bands like
    APC who can tell a story and put into music what many of us know and    In an age where singles rule it's refreshing to still have bands like
    APC who can tell a story and put into music what many of us know and feel about society
    and where it's heading. No. This is not Mer De Noms or 13th step but there is a message
    nonetheless and not hidden by over production. Had APC released something similar to previous
    LPs they would have been criticized for not having done something that was a departure from earlier
    releases. I for one (who's in the same age bracket) hope APC continue to produce music well into the future. On my 10th listen. Well done boys. Maturing like a fine wine.    … Full Review »
  3. rohdef
    Apr 24, 2018
    0
    Disappointing, very disappointing. Apart from one track, this album is completely without life, development or purpose, it is pure boredom.Disappointing, very disappointing. Apart from one track, this album is completely without life, development or purpose, it is pure boredom. Mostly I was uncertain if I was listening to Coldpay or APC.… Full Review »
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