Koloss - Meshuggah
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78 out of 100

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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

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  • Record Label: Nuclear Blast
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal, Scandinavian Metal
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Metal Hammer (UK)
    Mar 26, 2012
    90
    Koloss is truly phenomenal. [Apr 2012, p.100]
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  2. BBC Music
    Apr 2, 2012
    80
    It assures us all that Meshuggah can still bury their copyists while leading the way when it comes to intelligent, thoughtful and undeniably brutal heavy metal.
  3. The Wire
    Apr 18, 2012
    80
    They're wise enough to leave breathing space, such as the final minute of "The Hurt That Finds You First," which codas into a swishing corridor of guitar licks, or "The Last vigil," which brings the album wordlessly to rest on a pall of interleaved, echoing guitar chimes. [Mar 2012, p.56]
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  4. Q Magazine
    Apr 2, 2012
    60
    Leaving no room for nuance,it's a relentlessly dark wall of sonic aggression. [Apr 2012, p.101]
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. Dybfest
    10
    After the first listen I was not able to wrap my head around Koloss. It is so massive and organic, yet thoroughly precise through all it's convulsions and dark twists. It took a few listens before the songs grew on me. I hoped for a "Nothing pt. 2" album, and I must say, my expectations were by far exceeded. They have revisited some of their previous moods, such as having intros and outros, but still managing to keep things fresh and intense.Some of the songs becomes quite monotonous at times. But that still fits the big picture, the overall feeling of this album. As an ever growing, ever changing entity, Meshuggah yet again shows us that no bands out there can ever match their colossal, ogranic groove. It is fantastic to hear that great music still can be made with well positioned mics, hard work and pure talent. 10 out of 10.… Expand
  2. beezball
    9
    My first few listens didn't make how I felt about it clear. It was not an instant hit with me. But, I am glad to say that after multiple times through the album it's really starting to grow on me. Some tracks are a bit monotonous, including the introductory track (which is a shame). But most of the tracks are top notch. There is a lot more variation in style this time around, including intro's to a lot of songs, which is unusual for Meshuggah, but I dig it. I give it a solid 9 out of ten.… Expand

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