Screen Violence
by Chvrches
User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 96 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 96
  3. Negative: 6 out of 96
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  1. 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't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 10
  2. OgaihtSouza
    Dec 18, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns de 2021. Digo com tranquilidade! Melodia, letra, o conceito que se encaixa perfeitamente com o instrumental que nunca decepciona. Enfim, essa banda é perfeita
  3. 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.
  4. Edge_less
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    "Screen Violence" delivers the premium of Chvrches masterful storytelling along with very memorable hooks and incredible composition all across the board, especially coming from the massive success from TBOWYB and LID. Overall, one of the best I've listened to, only good from Mayberry, Cook, and Doherty!
  5. Marcusfancher
    Sep 18, 2021
    9
    Without trying to sound hyperbolic, Chvrches are in their element with an excellent mix of lyricism and rhythm.
  6. victoralves
    Sep 13, 2021
    10
    one of the best albums I've ever heard in my life. very strong, deep and freeing. the lyrics with a horror movie sound gives us the feeling of being inside a movie.
  7. JackY_GriLLs
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    An excellent synthy pip record! No weal track — always a hit and never a miss! Atmosphere (or you can call it flavour) on this gives me some futuristic cyberpunky kinda vibes. Enjoyed it very-very-very much (actually, listening to it right now)!
  8. giol71
    Sep 10, 2021
    9
    their best work since The Bones of What You Believe. Their unmistakable style is enriched by a new energy, as if they were finally blooming to tell the whole truth about the way they see the world. The sound feels richer and deeper in many tracks. Must listen
  9. nsxmacc
    Sep 7, 2021
    9
    As a vivid CHVRCHES fan before, upon listening to their latest endeavor with “Screen Violence” I was not entirely sure what to expect. I had thoroughly enjoyed the singles “He Said She Said” and “Good Girls” prior to release which left me very excited for the album itself. Upon first listen there was little that truly stood out as earworm synth-pop I was accustomed to, however, listenAs a vivid CHVRCHES fan before, upon listening to their latest endeavor with “Screen Violence” I was not entirely sure what to expect. I had thoroughly enjoyed the singles “He Said She Said” and “Good Girls” prior to release which left me very excited for the album itself. Upon first listen there was little that truly stood out as earworm synth-pop I was accustomed to, however, listen through after listen through there was a subtle perfection that began to emerge. Songs such as “Violent Delights”, “Nightmares”, and “Asking for a Friend” easily became standouts and created an atmosphere I had not experienced in years. Listening to this album and comparing it to their older projects and there’s no comparison… “Screen Violence” is a master class is synth-pop and a near perfection on the genre.… Expand
  10. urielhuidobro
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    el album es magnifico; las canciones se disfrutan y, como son solo 10 tracks, no se vuelven un poco tediosas a la hora de escuchar. CHVRCHES volvió a demostrar lo que son capaces de hacer.
  11. 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 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.
  12. GreyFox
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Been a fan since the start and this is their best album since their first. Probably their best as far as each track holding its own weight and production quality.
  13. Stalem
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    One of the best album I hear in a long time, the production and vocals are just amazing.
  14. cmmc62
    Aug 30, 2021
    9
    “Screen Violence” is a perfect return to form, but with that came a lot of more mature, new sounds. The release of their third single “Good Girls” made me so excited, and the album did not disappoint. While I may be the only person who holds the opinion that “How Not To Drown” suffered by having that collab, there was not a single filler song on this album. I haven’t heard an 80s inspired,“Screen Violence” is a perfect return to form, but with that came a lot of more mature, new sounds. The release of their third single “Good Girls” made me so excited, and the album did not disappoint. While I may be the only person who holds the opinion that “How Not To Drown” suffered by having that collab, there was not a single filler song on this album. I haven’t heard an 80s inspired, modern pop album this good in a long time, and I missed it. It feels like an unofficial sequel to “Every Open Eye”, and I am so excited to put this album on repeat and see what they get into next!

    I have been a fan of CHVRCHES since their debut, and absolutely fell in love with their sophomore “Every Open Eye”. A flawless album that solidified their name in the synth pop universe. It seems I was not the only one very unimpressed by “Love Is Dead”, but songs like “Graves” reminded me that they are going nowhere and CHVRCHES is not lost. Their most recent work proves that the best is yet to come.    … Expand
  15. NikTNV
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Sound has become more unique and complex, “How not to drown” feels like the best song was ever recorded by Chvrches.
  16. johankf
    Aug 28, 2021
    9
    One of the best albums of 2021, the nuances are immaculate on every level of composition.
  17. 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.
  18. 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 the best albums of the year (or the best)
  19. bertobellamy
    Aug 27, 2021
    8
    After the underwhelming 'Love Is Dead,' 'Screen Violence" is a return to form from Chvrches. The singles are great, but you'll find other good songs in there. My favorite of those: "California."
  20. LeandroR
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** AWESOME!!! AMAZING album. Lauren and boys are PERFECT!!! Nightmares my fav song.… Expand
  21. Alwaysfair
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    A very strong album with no weak tracks. The single releases promised much and Screen Violence delivers. Chvrches best album to date. Excellent and a contender for Album of the year for sure.

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81

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. No Ripcord
    Sep 9, 2021
    80
    Overall, her empowering message points at the daily toxic attitudes that female celebrities deal with. Screen Violence also projects confidence in a musical sense with its grand synth-pop and new wave, resisting and challenging the misogyny that unfortunately reaches far beyond our screens.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Sep 2, 2021
    72
    The group could have delivered 10 variations on “Clearest Blue” and made (relative) bank. Instead, they let their influences sprawl widely. ... Better yet, they finally build on the darker parts of 2013’s The Bones of What You Believe as they excavate their own career.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Sep 2, 2021
    70
    Screen Violence represents an enhanced version of Chvrches and although it might not be the most radical evolution, the album marks an intriguing step forward nonetheless.
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