Monochrome
by Helmet
  • Record Label: Warcon
  • Release Date: Jul 18, 2006
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11

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  1. StevenG
    Sep 6, 2006
    6
    While I'm always excited to hear new Helmet, the last two albums (Size Matters & Monochrome) have been somewhat of a letdown. There are a few good tunes, but Page's vocals feel a little bit forced and the lyrics seem uninspired.
  2. MathR
    Aug 23, 2006
    5
    Leagues above Size Matters, yet nothing much compared to the early years of the band. Page's voice is on its way out, too. Still, I commend his drive to get back to what made Helmet matter in the first place.
  3. kccputech
    Jan 12, 2011
    6
    The music in Monochrome is what you'd expect from a Helmet album, but the singing not so much. Not sure if the notes were out of his range or what, but it turned me off of this album.

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Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Alternative Press
    60
    Monochrome is marred by Hamilton's vocals. [Sep 2006, p.218]
  2. Drowned In Sound
    50
    With Monochrome, Hamilton seems to have realised that stepping away from the majors and their requisite studio production sludge can only be a good thing. Now, if he can find a new direction to blaze in rather than re-tread thrice-covered ground, he may be on to something.
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  3. Pitchfork
    63
    What matters most is, with Monochrome, Helmet is back to doing what they do best.
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