Purple
by Baroness
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Under The Radar
    Dec 18, 2015
    55
    Purple is an enjoyable ride that's unlikely to disappoint avowed fans of the band. But playing it safe and not advancing their thesis substantially invites comparisons to earlier artifacts of their sonic template, artifacts that shine brighter than the present one.

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#37 Best Album of 2015
46
#46 Most Shared Album of 2015

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 53
  3. Negative: 1 out of 53
  1. harmattan
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    Absolutely terrific album. This is all the best we've seen and come to expect from Baroness: strong technicality, pounding momentum,Absolutely terrific album. This is all the best we've seen and come to expect from Baroness: strong technicality, pounding momentum, heartfelt emotion, balanced strength and frailty, deep symbolism and always interesting. Somehow simultaneously polished and raw. One of the best albums of the year in my book.… Full Review »
  2. Mesmerize
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
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  3. MetalLife
    Mar 13, 2016
    8
    Great album. The Baroness unique sound leaves you craving to listen to the album over and over again. The songs are filled with breakdownsGreat album. The Baroness unique sound leaves you craving to listen to the album over and over again. The songs are filled with breakdowns that keep your attention as the well balanced guitar effects, keyboards and drum kits keep you lost in the songs. "Morning Star" and "Shock Me" are the songs that initially caught my ear not to mention the cover art, Great band great album. Cheers… Full Review »
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