Food for Worms
by Shame
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Mar 6, 2023
    60
    A small step back in the right direction, but at times they still sound somewhat leaden.
  2. Uncut
    Feb 21, 2023
    50
    The caustic wit of their first two albums is too often buried under shouty non-choruses and dirgey post-punk bluster, either side of a couple of more notable moments. [Mar 2023, p.35]
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  3. Slant Magazine
    Feb 21, 2023
    50
    Aside from one or two cuts, though, nothing here is as satisfying as previous Shame highlights like the nervy, ominous “Snow Day” or “Nigel Hitter,” whose splintered dance-rock managed to be both hooky and weird. For the most part, Food for Worms manages to be neither.
  5. The Line of Best Fit
    Feb 21, 2023
    50
    Food for Worms is frustrating in its lack of direction, but more than anything, frustrating because it could be spectacular.

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Ricko
    Aug 7, 2023
    8
    3 albums in and Shame have established themselves as one of the best indie rock/post punk bands of the last 5 years. "Food For Worms" mixes3 albums in and Shame have established themselves as one of the best indie rock/post punk bands of the last 5 years. "Food For Worms" mixes the relative polish of their debut with the rawer sound of their incredible follow up "Drunk Tank Pink" without necessarily building on what they have done before. While I continue to enjoy the album, so far it is my least favourite of their 3 albums and seems to lack the hooks of the previous efforts. This is less frantic and the songs break down too often I'm thinking it might be more of a grower and will reveal more layers with further listens.… Full Review »
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