Scars On Broadway
by Scars on Broadway
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic 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.
  5. AllMusic
    70
    Fans of System's earlier work will be used to their unique brand of lyricism by now and will be more impressed with the band's ability to make a solid assortment of songs in a toned-down genre. Even with half the members.
  6. Rolling Stone
    70
    It is a cleverly barbed normality.
  7. Prefix Magazine
    65
    For those who maintain that vocals are the most superficial element of pop music however, Scars on Broadway will be a surprise treat.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 44
  3. Negative: 5 out of 44
  1. NickR
    Nov 6, 2008
    6
    Pretty mediocre. A few good songs but the rest is pretty average stuff. Take the good songs from this CD, add them to the good songs from the Pretty mediocre. A few good songs but the rest is pretty average stuff. Take the good songs from this CD, add them to the good songs from the Serj CD, put them onto one CD and pretend it's another SOAD B-Side album.… Full Review »
  2. CyberR.
    Sep 3, 2008
    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 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.… Full Review »
  3. PrevenC.
    Sep 2, 2008
    8
    Those who enjoyed Lost in Hollywood and Revenga (the reasons why I bought Mesmerise) will love this album- the same melancholy strain is 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.… Full Review »
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