• Record Label: Epitaph
  • Release Date: Sep 4, 2012
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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
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  1. Dec 11, 2012
    80
    This is easily one of their best albums, which is no small feat six albums into such an illustrious career.
  2. Dec 11, 2012
    70
    Tightly coiled shredfests like "Cognitive Suicide" and "Devil's Creek" demonstrate how much they've grown up (without mellowing out) since their early-'90s skate-rat days.
  3. Dec 11, 2012
    80
    Fans will debate whether Failed States tops previous records, but certainly meets the standards the band has set for themselves.