In Love And Death
by The Used
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. The New York Times
    80
    Weird and catchy and unexpectedly funny. [11 Oct 2004]
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    80
    Equal parts heavenly aural relief and blood tripping, screaming noise.
  3. Blender
    80
    They've given up on ugliness for its own sake, trading it in for prettiness, which allows McCracken to rest his throat. [Oct 2004, p.128]
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  5. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    Both artier and more accessible. [1 Oct 2004, p.74]
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  6. Billboard
    70
    Continues to straddle the line between street credibility and mainstream success.
  7. Q Magazine
    60
    For the most part, it's standard shouty punk designed to appeal to white male American virgins... Yet, they surprise. [Dec 2004, p.147]
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  8. Rolling Stone
    60
    The songwriting is all too callow at times, but McCracken's earnest moments suggest classic-rock romanticism rather than the cathartic self-pity of similarly worked-up young 'uns.
  9. The Guardian
    60
    Songs of self-abuse and suicide - and those are the sunnier moments - are wrapped in wailing riffs, big choruses and fiddly guitar solos.
  10. AllMusic
    50
    Though its heart is eventually lost amidst the guiding elements of the genre, the Used's In Love and Death does make some impressive moves away from those very same tenets, showing some welcome restraint and even some rocktastic energy.
  11. New Musical Express (NME)
    40
    Self-loathing, self-pitying, self-centered, bad-tempered American rock. [6 Nov 2004, p.59]
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Awards & Rankings

55
#55 Most Discussed Album of 2004

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 52
  3. Negative: 4 out of 52
  1. RyFox
    Dec 19, 2015
    10
    In my opinion, this album gains the title of the best album by The Used. I enjoy basically every song on this album (which makes it higherIn my opinion, this album gains the title of the best album by The Used. I enjoy basically every song on this album (which makes it higher than The Used's self-titled debut because I didn't enjoy Poetic Tragedy). That is all I have to say.… Full Review »
  2. CalR
    Feb 20, 2012
    6
    Simultaneously both an ugly and pretty album. Whilst In Love and Death is drenched in overbearing emotions and metaphors with its lyricalSimultaneously both an ugly and pretty album. Whilst In Love and Death is drenched in overbearing emotions and metaphors with its lyrical silliness, there remains something poetic and melancholic about the experience. Easily the bands lightest release, these pop-rock tunes manage to stand on their own reasonably well with the choruses of 'Take It Away', 'Listening' and 'Lunacy Fringe' which for all their tear-inducing substance work well in the concept of the album.… Full Review »
  3. WesAdair
    Sep 21, 2011
    10
    The Used have been my favorite band for a long time now, and I can honestly say they are without a doubt the most talented song writers ever.The Used have been my favorite band for a long time now, and I can honestly say they are without a doubt the most talented song writers ever. Their lyrics are incredible and have helped me get through some of my bad days. I think every album they have done is great (I know all of them by heart) and I will always cherish any music they do.… Full Review »
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