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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Kerrang!
    Jul 9, 2012
    80
    It's a study in twisted instrument abuse. [10 Jun 2012, p.54]
  2. Jun 1, 2012
    70
    Overall, this'll be way more easily digested by trad-minded hard rock consumers.
  3. May 31, 2012
    70
    Mascis sounds like he's having a blast cranking up the amps with his old buddies, no matter if they're real or imaginary.
  4. May 31, 2012
    62
    It's impressive, and for what it's worth, Mascis fans will dig the new effort.
  5. Q Magazine
    Oct 12, 2012
    60
    If it's not an easy introduction to Mascis's work, for the converted it's a treat. [Jul 2012, p.102]
  6. Uncut
    Jul 5, 2012
    60
    Heavy Blanket should weed out the part-timers. [Aug 2012, p.73]
  7. Magnet
    Jun 13, 2012
    55
    If you're a fan of heavy psychedelic bands, but wish they'd spend less time writing songs and more time blazing on the fretboard, this is your record. [No 88 p.56]
  8. May 31, 2012
    50
    This is almost selfishly indulgent, and unless you haven't heard the previously released "Dr. Marten's Blues," you have very little to learn from the rest of the album.
  9. May 31, 2012
    40
    This is more exhausting, if anything, making Heavy Blanket only worth seeking out for the Mascis diehards.

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