Post-Mortem
by Black Tide
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. AllMusic
    Jan 18, 2012
    60
    Even if it is not as original or wildly thrashin' as the first album, Post-Mortem is still a decent follow-up, especially considering that Black Tide are still only in their teens.
  2. Kerrang!
    Aug 29, 2011
    40
    Black Tide possess a thrash influence; they've suppressed it to make something they consider commercial metal. The result are neither, though do give rise to a new genre: boy-metal. [13 Aug 2011, p.51]
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  3. Alternative Press
    Aug 19, 2011
    40
    Whether Black Tide are going heavy or tender, every desperate attempt to conjure a moving moment fails. [Sep 2011, p.110]
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  5. Spin
    Aug 18, 2011
    50
    There are unique nods to the band's Latin-
American heritage -- an acoustic flourish here, a manic, Mars Volta–style polyrhythmic breakdown there -- but they're too 
few and far between.
  6. Revolver
    Aug 18, 2011
    70
    The result ain't fresh, but it's definitely fun.

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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Raptor-Bird
    Sep 2, 2011
    6
    It's hardly the most memorable or creative rock/metal album of the year, nor is it a spectacular follow-up to the otherwise impressive LightIt's hardly the most memorable or creative rock/metal album of the year, nor is it a spectacular follow-up to the otherwise impressive Light From Above but Post Mortem is still a decent collection of standard rock tunes. Just don't expect many surprises.… Full Review »
  2. TurquoiseTurtle
    Aug 30, 2011
    4
    When I first heard Light from Above, I thought it was a breath of fresh air, having a similar feel to metal of the past with nothing butWhen I first heard Light from Above, I thought it was a breath of fresh air, having a similar feel to metal of the past with nothing but amazing guitar solos and great vocals.
    Sadly, I can't say the same for Post-Mortem. It seems to have fallen into the Avenged Sevenfold/Nickleback/Linkin Park hole. While that won't be a problem if you love any or all of those bands, it's such a shame to a promising band go to waste just a few years later. It's definately not the worst album ever made, but it just doesn't sound as sweet as Light from Above.    … Full Review »
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