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79 out of 100

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9.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 29 Ratings

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  • Summary: The first album in seven years for the UK punk outfit founded in 1978 features newly reunited members Jaz Coleman, Youth and Paul Raven, with Dave Grohl filling in on drums.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Outburn
    100
    The most vicious album of the year. [#23, p.84]
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  2. Q Magazine
    40
    For all its feverish bluster, this... is patchy at best. [Sep 2003, p.102]
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  3. Delusions of Adequacy
    20
    If you wanna hear some Killing Joke, do yourself a favor and go get a copy of the band's original debut self-titled record or What's THIS For...! (which were complete trend-setters), because this latest release comes off as nothing but a lifeless self-parody of those albums.

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  1. Positive: 22 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. mikeRobeorman
    10
    Having ALL their records, this one is a definite keeper. For some reason, I have to crank it up after work and just dervish around. Andy Gill is a floggin' genius. A couple tracks are weaker than others, but on the whole a major kick in the ass!… Expand
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  2. ajay
    10
    absolutely mind blowing , a must for all rock fans
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  3. GeorgPeturS
    10
    A brilliant album,like every song on it,if you like this one,check out the new album hosannas from The Basemennts Of Hell,it is even better than this one!… Expand
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