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Jul 1, 2011As ever, their songs are structured, paced and technically advanced in a way that's leagues above much of this genre.
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Jul 1, 2011With Leveler August Burns Red have reached the limitations of the metalcore rule book that they have been glued to ever since their debut.
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Jul 1, 2011With Leveler, August Burns Red stays true to their sound while remaining fresh. The 12 tracks contain new dynamics and elements that are sure to please old and new fans alike, while Jake Luhrs' performance places him to the very top of best vocalists within the genre.
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Jul 1, 2011August Burns Red have set their own bar even higher on Leveler, and have done so for all of their scene in the process. The album is certainly among the most memorable releases so far this year.
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Jul 1, 2011This kind of contrast between light and dark makes Leveler a wonderfully dynamic album that is musically engaging with mercifully few bass bombs. Theological differences aside, metal fans would do well to give this one a chance.
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Kerrang!Jul 12, 2011Effective as their hard and heavy approach is, the formulaic familiarity does grow weary at times but that won't bother their legion of diehards and Leveler might even snare some new ones. [25 Jun 2011, p.52]
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Alternative PressJul 1, 2011From start to finish, Leveler is exhilarating. [Jul 2011, p.106]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 11 out of 12
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Mixed: 1 out of 12
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Negative: 0 out of 12
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