Nux Vomica
by The Veils
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Under The Radar
    90
    An unruly beast filled with vim and vigor, unrestrained in fits of rage, questioning, and discontent. [#17, p.87]
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  2. Lost At Sea
    90
    One of the most exciting and substantial records so far this year.
  3. AllMusic
    80
    The album's a wonderful step forward from an already strong foothold, theatrical without being overdone, introspective without being saccharine, and makes for an excellent piece of work.
  5. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    There are lugubrious shades of Tom Waits and antipodean gothfather Nick Cave here, but Nux Vomica has its own type of elegant, seductive power.
  6. The Guardian
    80
    A refreshingly passionate record.
  7. Uncut
    80
    Outside of fashion, and as exciting as The Bunnymen's second, Heaven Up Here. [Oct 2006, p.133]
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  8. PopMatters
    80
    Nux Vomica is a dramatic and powerful statement about uncertain futures, strong-felt regrets, and occasional, barely concealed joy.
  9. Pitchfork
    76
    Nux Vomica retains its predecessor's flair for the grandiose, but repositions the Veils as purveyors of a gothic Americana, inhabiting desert-stormy vistas that are just expansive enough to house the band's most valuable asset: Andrews' magnetic, outsize persona.
  10. Dusted Magazine
    70
    Knowing that music of this stripe is only pretentious if it doesn’t work, it’s a near miracle that the entire album holds up, front to back, even those ballads in the second half that might have ruined lesser works.
  11. Stylus Magazine
    67
    An interesting, good album: more inventive, heavy, meaningful, and memorable than the Veils’ first.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. MuzzleOfBees
    Oct 9, 2013
    10
    If you're going to start with The Veils, this is where you do it. "Jesus For The Jugular" is one of the greatest modern rock 'n' roll songs ofIf you're going to start with The Veils, this is where you do it. "Jesus For The Jugular" is one of the greatest modern rock 'n' roll songs of our era, and there's a lot more to like here for fans of Nick Cave, The Smiths, and Tom Waits. Nux Vomica shirks the Suede-lite motif of The Runaway Found for a more distinctive, visionary songwriter voice and is unexpectedly all the better for it.… Full Review »
  2. MarkM
    May 6, 2007
    9
    Quite similar to the arcade fire, but not as good(impossible). Still, unique sounding (a mix of indie, metal, pop) and with a charismatic Quite similar to the arcade fire, but not as good(impossible). Still, unique sounding (a mix of indie, metal, pop) and with a charismatic lead singer, these Kiwis will be big. A wierd, beautiful, emotional, anthemic experience. Great album!… Full Review »
  3. Thomas
    Apr 26, 2007
    9
    The young Finn Andrew sings like his been around as long as Nick Cave. A very raw and dark album. I love it.
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