Gallows - Gallows
  • Band Name: Gallows
  • Record Label: PIAS
  • Release Date: Sep 18, 2012
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77 out of 100

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  • Summary: The British punk rock band returns with Alexisonfire's Wade Macneil on lead vocals for its third full-length album.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Drowned In Sound
    Sep 7, 2012
    90
    It's the best representation yet of the sheer force of the band live, a perfect half hour snapshot of the energy and aggression they've never properly captured on tape.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Oct 11, 2012
    80
    Gallows may have been floundering during the last days of Frank Carter's time with the band but this very impressive comeback is the sound of a band reinvigorated.
  3. NOW Magazine
    Nov 8, 2012
    80
    The band's heavy, high-octane assault gets an extra kick of power from MacNeil's throaty growl, making their third LP their most direct and pummelling yet.
  4. Uncut
    Sep 28, 2012
    60
    It's hard to shake the sensation that the band have become rather more ordinary as a result [of the departure of Frank Carter.] [Nov 2012, p.73]
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  1. Tee
    9
    Gallows have truly evolved and with their new album (Gallows) they have become the real deal. They have managed to combine the chaos of hard core punk rock with a more professional approach to musicianship and performance and have lost none of their originality and aggression. This latest album, Gallows, reflects a growing confidence and maturity which is rapidly expanding their fan base across Europe. It is a fan base that has remained loyal despite watching this band almost disintegrate in internal disagreements. And that is the big difference. This difficult third album shows us a truly great band pulling together, working together, telling us that they are not going away. Wade McNeil has provided stability and is the ideal front-man to take Gallows forward and harness this mighty talent. Gallows, like their two previous albums starts with a surprise, the unexpected. It then unwraps like a Russian doll absorbing elements of Orchestra of Wolves and Grey Britain before creating something totally unexpected and satisfying. This album sees Gallows at their best and coming of age. This is a classic adrenalin driven powerhouse of an album that leaves you longing for more and only Gallows could have pulled this off.… Collapse

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