On the Impossible Past
by The Menzingers
  • Record Label: Epitaph
  • Release Date: Feb 21, 2012
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 47
  3. Negative: 4 out of 47
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  1. musique
    Feb 21, 2012
    2
    Lyrics are somewhat interesting, but from a musical standpoint the album is contrived and boring, rather generic. Only one track on the album stands out but even it has a ugly and disgusting feel to it .

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Kerrang!
    Mar 12, 2012
    100
    On the evidence of their third full-length, this Scranton four-piece posses not one, but two examples [of good lyricists]. [19 Feb 2012, p.50]
  2. BBC Music
    Feb 29, 2012
    90
    It might only be February, but you wouldn't look foolish calling this one of the albums of the year.
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  3. PopMatters
    Feb 27, 2012
    80
    On the Impossible Past is an impeccably crafted melodic hardcore record by a group ready for it's close-up.
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