Light Grenades
by Incubus
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Nov 28, 2006
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. AllMusic
    80
    On Light Grenades, they are a tightly focused, purposeful band, shifting moods and textures at the drop of a dime, proving that they have become a rare thing: a modern heavy rock band that actually grows and improves with each album.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    75
    "Light Grenades" refines the band's attack modes: melodic and muscular, gentle and intense.
  3. musicOMH.com
    70
    Fans who have been frustrated with recent output will be able to find a lot to like here.
  5. PopMatters
    70
    It’s not an album that will be easily forgotten.
  6. Q Magazine
    70
    An admirably muscular and direct effort. [Jan 2007, p.145]
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  7. Alternative Press
    70
    Overall, it's what you'd expect from Incubus--and that isn't a bad thing. [Jan 2007, p.138]
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  8. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Equally adept at rave-ups and ballads, Incubus even make their unexpected forays into space-rock work. [1 Dec 2006, p.82]
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Awards & Rankings

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#40 Most Discussed Album of 2006
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#51 Most Shared Album of 2006

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 93 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 93
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 93
  3. Negative: 7 out of 93
  1. Barryos
    Aug 8, 2019
    8
    LOVE this album. Great mix of funk, rock and easy listening melodies. Never gets old.
  2. jojas412
    Mar 10, 2015
    9
    One of the most underrated bands of the decade. A unique sound. It may have confused some of the fans, and critics may not have praised it asOne of the most underrated bands of the decade. A unique sound. It may have confused some of the fans, and critics may not have praised it as much as they had to because the genre was worn out by the time, but this could be considered their masterpiece.… Full Review »
  3. jmarkfin
    Sep 17, 2013
    8
    Easily Incubus' most puzzling album to date, as it seems they were really struggling to find an identity throughout. Just as soon as youEasily Incubus' most puzzling album to date, as it seems they were really struggling to find an identity throughout. Just as soon as you thought the band was changing its sound, the self-titled "Light Grenades" comes on and blasts the listener back to 1999. While this is normally used in a negative context, I have to admit the confusion added an endearing quality and makes for quite a ride.… Full Review »
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