Scars On Broadway - Scars On Broadway
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73 out of 100

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7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

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  • Summary: The debut album for the band that includes System of a Down's Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    The polemics are occasionally clumsy, but the band's gloriously over-the-top heaviosity still makes this a fine addition to the SOAD canon. [8 Aug 2008, p.68]
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  2. Billboard
    80
    Malakian and SOAD drummer John Dolmayan have indeed brought something new for their fans to love--and perhaps even for non-fans as well, given the more direct and accessible nature of Scars' music.
  3. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    Scars on Broadway offers up the tastiest smorgasbord of bite-sized pop-metal delicacies since the last time Cheap Trick recorded a Queens of the Stone Age tribute album.
  4. Mojo
    60
    Malakian's Scars On Braodway further explore his love of machine gun guitars, bongs for breakfast, scatological lyrics and permeating sense of paranoia. [Sep 2008, p.108]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. CyberR.
    10
    I have all the SOAD albums. This album is not them ... it's better! Just listen to it a few times before passing judgment. Best album of the year by far.… Expand
  2. PrevenC.
    8
    Those who enjoyed Lost in Hollywood and Revenga (the reasons why I bought Mesmerise) will love this album- the same melancholy strain is distilled into these songs- hopeless and encompassing. Superb. Some of the songs are downright iritating like Chemicals- but a little irritation is expected when you are a fan of SOAD and Malakian- eventually that irritation will transform from a nagging tune to a singalong melody- trust me- if it happened to you whilst listening to Hypnotize- expect the same sound, fury, introspection and pathos from a brilliant guitarist with a distinct voice.… Expand
  3. ZachyH.
    7
    Interesting, it was pretty good and worth it and I could hear some SOAD influence. My personal favorite were Universe, 3005, Cute Machines and Exploding/Reloading.… Expand
  4. Adam
    3
    Pretty disappointing. I wasn't expecting another SOAD record, but this was a bit too 'alt' rock' for my likings.

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