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Screen Violence
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 96 Ratings

  • Summary: The fourth full-length release for the Scottish synth-pop trio features a guest appearance from Robert Smith.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. DIY Magazine
    Aug 26, 2021
    100
    ‘Screen Violence’ marries visceral anger and empowerment. The result is their most euphoric rallying cry to date.
  2. Variety
    Aug 27, 2021
    90
    The group’s fourth full-length is a timely mediation on loneliness and fear, thankfully shot through with a hefty dose of the synth-fueled wizardry that’s come to define the best of what the Scottish trio has to offer.
  3. The Skinny
    Aug 23, 2021
    80
    Despite the daring newness, Screen Violence still feels unmistakably CHVRCHES, and one of their strongest records at that.
  4. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 30, 2021
    80
    Their formative years in the underground have always supplied this trio with a sharp and occasionally dark edge. It is an edge no more, but the defining feature of this pugilistic album.
  5. Consequence
    Aug 27, 2021
    75
    Screen Violence contains cathartic moments, anthems in the dark, and they approach them with tact and enthusiasm.
  6. Glide Magazine
    Aug 27, 2021
    70
    While Screen Violence doesn’t quite meet the standards set early by the band, it’s still delightfully moody synth-pop that can be enjoyed equally whether on the dance floor or quietly contemplating the violence it depicts.
  7. Mojo
    Aug 23, 2021
    60
    When Robert Smith guests on the strident How Not to Drown it's a perfect retro storm. Yet the opening Asking For A Friend has a very 2021 clatter, while Violent Delights evokes a sugar-free Ellie Goulding. [Oct 2021, p.98]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Stalem
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    One of the best album I hear in a long time, the production and vocals are just amazing.
  2. victopper
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    The best from Chvrches!! A cohesive, strong and very powerful album. a true masterpiece, brings us the best of the band. Certainly one of theThe best from Chvrches!! A cohesive, strong and very powerful album. a true masterpiece, brings us the best of the band. Certainly one of the best albums of the year (or the best)… Expand
  4. rpmlourenco
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    This is the best Album that I listen to in many years. There are no fillers - all songs are simply great.
    It also grows in you - the songs    This is the best Album that I listen to in many years. There are no fillers - all songs are simply great.
    It also grows in you - the songs seem fine at first, but they keep getting better every time you listen.
    The collaboration with Robert Smith is the cherry on top of the cake.    … Expand
  5. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don'tHello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 10    … Expand
  6. AmosLeezy
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    I thought that The Bones Of What You Believe was the best album from CHVRCHES, but Screen Violence changed the whole conversation.
  7. johankf
    Aug 28, 2021
    9
    One of the best albums of 2021, the nuances are immaculate on every level of composition.
  8. Menios
    Oct 29, 2021
    7
    Wish all the album was exactly like "He Said She Said". Such an amazing song. Not a bad whole album though.

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