New Brigade - Iceage
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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
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  1. micho224
    Oct 25, 2011
    7
    Iceage have released a solid debut album, however the album could have done with a bit more diversity. The album is a raw mix of chaotic and noisy punk, goth and post-punk. Standout track is "You're Blessed".
  2. jyo_tirmaya
    Aug 15, 2011
    8
    I really like the unique merging of punk-goth-metal in these guys' music. I wish the album was longer. I love the video for "White Runes" on YouTube. Some say that the "fascist" tone in their lyrics are not politically correct or acceptable. Who cares? Who said that anyway? Some old hippy who gives everyone a peace sign? Wish I had a chance to see them while they were in Chicago last weekend. So much more authentic and better than The Strokes' debut. This is more on par with Sex Pistols' "Nevermind the Bullocks..."… Expand
  3. Vampire25
    Feb 14, 2013
    8
    New Brigade is a refreshing record. In a serious time of absolutely no punk bands around, Iceage manage to dish out twenty-four minutes of high-energy, strong messaged tracks that are equally as catchy. All In All, Iceage are a great punk band and this is a very enjoyable record. B+
  4. MooziikMaster
    Jul 5, 2011
    7
    These guys are the definition of punk. If you were to look at the definition of "punk" in a dictionary, it will have a picture of these 18 and 19 year olds with a caption saying "Iceage". The entire 24 minutes of noise and ruckus is very overwhelming but surprisingly good. When I don't like an album, I stop listening to it and move on. This album was different. I couldn't force myself to stop listening. As far as noise and chaos goes, these guys take the cake. If you can handle total chaos with no specific rhythm, take a listen. It's worth it. The best tracks are "New Brigade", "Remember", "Total Drench", "Broken Bone", "Collapse", and "You're Blessed".… Expand
  5. Rustune
    Apr 25, 2013
    9
    Makes me want to get up and do something! Whether I do something cruel or something "good", Iceage couldn't give less of a This is record is dirty and ear-shattering but surprisingly catchy. Listen to it loud, and act out your youth or remember it.

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Metascore
85 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critics

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  1. BBC Music
    Nov 23, 2011
    90
    A record that's easily as good as any punk release you'll hear in 2011.
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  2. The Quietus
    Sep 26, 2011
    70
    As a general rule on New Brigade, the faster, shorter and more atonal the tracks, the more intriguing the Danes become.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Sep 23, 2011
    80
    The success of the album lies partly in the production, which allows the teenagers close to the limits of acceptable disorder, but reins them in and lays on the quality when needed.
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