Get Hurt
by The Gaslight Anthem
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
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  1. Pitchfork
    Aug 13, 2014
    30
    With every bungled attempt at pop, metal, or pop-metal, Get Hurt just rewrites its own worst case scenario.
  2. Slant Magazine
    Aug 5, 2014
    30
    Get Hurt is a shockingly misguided assemblage of over-processed hair-metal guitars, '80s adult-contemporary keyboard swill, and hilariously overblown skullduggery.

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. revjim1968
    Dec 8, 2014
    10
    Seems a lot of reviewers worked hard to not get this album. Their loss. A more somber affair than "45", "Get Hurt" still resonates with greatSeems a lot of reviewers worked hard to not get this album. Their loss. A more somber affair than "45", "Get Hurt" still resonates with great tunes, good-to-great lyrics, and the most important thing of all - a belief that rock and roll can save your soul, whether you want it to or not.… Full Review »
  2. ianabrooks
    Aug 14, 2014
    9
    A more introspective, sombre album but with the same great tunes and melodies. Took a few listens to appreciate how good it is. Currently on repeat.
  3. ydnar4
    Sep 1, 2014
    8
    Get Hurt is the first album that I have heard from Gaslight Anthem. Its a pretty solid record. I understand that this album was meant to be aGet Hurt is the first album that I have heard from Gaslight Anthem. Its a pretty solid record. I understand that this album was meant to be a little heavier than their previous works. There are a few songs that have a hard edge to them but overall I wouldn't call the album a hard rock record. This is not an album for someone looking for a great guitar solo but there is some good riffing on several tracks. Brian Fallon has a original approach to vocals. I've never heard a singer who sounds at all like him. There are truly no dud tracks and I'm seriously looking into their other albums because this sure is a group that is worth my time.… Full Review »
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