Queensrÿche [2013]
by Queensrÿche
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Kerrang!
    Jul 15, 2013
    60
    This feels more like a collection of songs than a coherent album. That said, it's still the best album to bear the Queensryche name in years. [29 Jun 2013, p.55]
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. myndpyre
    Aug 22, 2013
    10
    Easily the best 'Ryche album since Empire. Longtime fans of the band will instantly recognize the sound and feel of the group from theirEasily the best 'Ryche album since Empire. Longtime fans of the band will instantly recognize the sound and feel of the group from their vintage days, while newer listeners will enjoy a modern twist.… Full Review »
  2. blindguardian
    Aug 2, 2013
    6
    So... what to say about this album... No really, what is there to even talk about? It's not as if the music is messy, or bad, or anythingSo... what to say about this album... No really, what is there to even talk about? It's not as if the music is messy, or bad, or anything truly awful by any stretch of the imagination. It's just not unique. But the most baffling thing is that this album is being hailed as a "triumphant return" for Queensryche. The lyrics lie somewhere between progressive and nonsensical, the solos don't really offer that much, and the rhythm guitarist is the same as with most bands; utterly useless. While the drumming isn't exactly complex, it does it's job, and Todd La Torre can be impressive on vocals as long as you take out the track "Redemption" where he's autotuned to death. I really don't understand the praise this album has been getting. It's possible that it just need to take a little more time to grow on me, but this album truly feels like it's lacking something really special. This eponymous album can unfortunately go in the pile of American metal albums that have tread this same, cheesy ground hundreds of times before.… Full Review »
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