Risk To Exist
by Maxïmo Park
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Clash Music
    Apr 21, 2017
    80
    A record that fits neatly in to the Maxïmo Park canon, while seeking to distance itself from it subtly.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    Apr 21, 2017
    80
    This is the freshest their music has felt for a while.
  3. AllMusic
    Apr 21, 2017
    70
    Thanks to the sincerity and strong melodies that have been Maximo Park's mainstays since the beginning, Risk to Exist combines good intentions with good music.
  5. Under The Radar
    Apr 19, 2017
    70
    Risk To Exist's strengths lie with great melodies set to lyrics that seem to predict the confusion and anxiety surrounding Brexit in their native country, along with the election of Donald trump. [Apr-Jun 2017, p.82]
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  6. The Line of Best Fit
    Apr 19, 2017
    70
    Overall, this is a much better album from the now quartet from the North-East. While it is still a long way from achieving the status of A Certain Trigger, Risk To Exist reveals Maxïmo Park in a new light and is certainly a step in the right direction.

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6.5

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. Cagey75
    May 1, 2017
    8
    Fresh and chirpy as ever, even if also as usual the subject matter can meander from downer to positive over the space of a few lines. It's notFresh and chirpy as ever, even if also as usual the subject matter can meander from downer to positive over the space of a few lines. It's not their best outing but there are certainly some gems here. Most notably opener 'what did we do to you to deserve this', 'work and then wait' and title track 'Risk to exist'… Full Review »
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