in•ter a•li•a
by At the Drive-In
  • Record Label: Rise
  • Release Date: May 5, 2017
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
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  1. Record Collector
    May 25, 2017
    60
    They don’t stretch their formula, but there’s little need when their galvanic velocity is this purposeful.
  2. Exclaim
    May 5, 2017
    60
    In•ter A•li•a feels like a band trying to recapture the sound of their youth.
  3. The Quietus
    May 4, 2017
    60
    Inter Alia is a disappointing return to the saddle, expressed with awkward confidence and bravado by the band seemingly misremembering itself.
  5. AllMusic
    May 4, 2017
    60
    in•ter a•li•a is solid enough and more refined than its predecessor, but will nevertheless disappoint those attacking it through the lens of Relationship.
  6. Pitchfork
    May 9, 2017
    58
    While in•ter a•li•a has plenty of motion and heat, it needs friction and resistance to light a spark.
  7. Spin
    May 9, 2017
    50
    The fan service can only go so far, though. With each successive spin, the LP’s post-reunion giddiness recedes, revealing the overarching déja vu as a crutch.
  8. Sputnikmusic
    May 5, 2017
    50
    There is no time to make sense of preceding chaos, probably because there is nothing worth making sense of.
  9. Clash Music
    May 3, 2017
    50
    Most of the tracks’ narratives are undecipherable and consistently scatterbrained. Not to mention that the panoramic mixing of the guitars, while being a band trademark, make it difficult to focus on more than one aspect of a song at a time.
  10. The Skinny
    Apr 28, 2017
    40
    In•ter a•li•a instead sounds vapid and empty, like it's blowing hot air around the room; the band sound like a parody of themselves.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. fragmentor
    May 5, 2017
    9
    Omar and Cedric didn't forget how to make post-hardcore. And I think you don't need more recommendation. It's fresh, it's crazy, it'sOmar and Cedric didn't forget how to make post-hardcore. And I think you don't need more recommendation. It's fresh, it's crazy, it's psychedelic, and it's packed with incredible amounts of energy. If you liked their old records, you will love this album!… Full Review »
  2. fah_cue
    May 8, 2017
    3
    After a couple listen, I greatly dislike the production.
    So clean and vocal heavy. No bang and intensity. Absolutely zero noise and    After a couple listen, I greatly dislike the production.
    So clean and vocal heavy. No bang and intensity. Absolutely zero noise and "weirdness". Cedric no longer yells and screams :(. I really want to like this album, but I just didn't.    … Full Review »
  3. CiphirSol
    May 6, 2017
    10
    I don't think you're going to get anything constructive from the critics (Critics have never been overly warm to AtDI anyway) just bashingI don't think you're going to get anything constructive from the critics (Critics have never been overly warm to AtDI anyway) just bashing this record. I'd go in with an open mind and give it a shot. This album ended up impressing me track-for-track. Cedric and Omar are exceptional.… Full Review »
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