Mothership
by Dance Gavin Dance
  • Record Label: Rise
  • Release Date: Oct 7, 2016
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Oct 10, 2016
    60
    Overall, not as diverse a record so points lost there, but definitely a move that gives this new iteration much more character.

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. kappakappa
    May 2, 2017
    10
    AMAZING album by Dance Gavin Dance. Some of my favorites are "Betrayed By The Game", "Young Robot", "Chocolate Jackalope", and "Inspire TheAMAZING album by Dance Gavin Dance. Some of my favorites are "Betrayed By The Game", "Young Robot", "Chocolate Jackalope", and "Inspire The Liars". 10/10 album.… Full Review »
  2. SlothOG
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    Can honestly say I’m addicted to this album. I am generally not the biggest punk/rough vocals fan but I’ve been transformed indefinitely. ItCan honestly say I’m addicted to this album. I am generally not the biggest punk/rough vocals fan but I’ve been transformed indefinitely. It could take a few listens before fully appreciating the songs but patience pays off. The guitarist, Will Swan, is a powerhouse throughout and it shows in the first song “Chucky vs. The Giant Tortoise”. There’s only one or two songs on here that I don’t enjoy as much but will still rock out to. Overall, the vocals, production, and instrumental ability of this band truly shows in this album.… Full Review »
  3. RenoDoesMusic
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    A simply flawless record. I won't deny that listening to Dance Gavin Dance can be challenging, because it can, but patience has many rewards -A simply flawless record. I won't deny that listening to Dance Gavin Dance can be challenging, because it can, but patience has many rewards - enjoying this record is one of them! Give it time, pay attention, the beauty in complexity of DGD shines through like it always has. Certainly not for everyone, but for those with the right tastes, this is a timeless album with amazing performances and a sound that I just can't get enough of.… Full Review »
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