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Scurrilous - Protest the Hero
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69 out of 100

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9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

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  • Record Label: Vagrant
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Post-Hardcore, Heavy Metal, Punk Metal
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Apr 4, 2011
    82
    If I had to describe Scurrilous in one word, it would be indulgent, and that's not a bad thing. When you have this much talent, I want to hear it.
  2. All Music Guide
    Mar 21, 2011
    80
    Stripped down, punishing, and more aloof than the two previous albums, the lack of any unifying theme makes Scurrilous a less inclusive outing, though the quintet's penchant for crafting impossibly precise breakdowns, staccato leads, and unpredictable melodies is far from diminished.
  3. Revolver
    Mar 24, 2011
    60
    For all of its ferocity and force, though, Scurrilous is a surprisingly pleasant listen, in part due to frontman Rody Walker's high-pitched melodic vocals which belie the aggressiveness of the blistering guitars. Recommended, definitely. Diverse and innovative, definitely not.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Reznnate
    10
    I loved Fortress and initially didn't think Scurrilous was as good. After many more listens, it's my favorite metal album. The pace and complexity keep it from getting old..… Expand
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  2. TheOscillat0r
    8
    Scurrilous, by Protest the Hero's standards, is just very good. For music standards, it's a great metal offering. They didn't necessarily try to "outdo" what they did on Fortress, but they took a few different directions. The first thing, most listeners would notice, is that the vocalist no longer "screams" during songs, which doesn't help or hurt the album. It does however make Scurrilous the best place to start for any new listeners of the band. Most of the songs are now written by the vocalist as well, which has upped the lyrical quality a tad. At times they can still be over the top, but Protest the Hero has never been a serious band by any means. It's quite telling, that they still haven't slowed down after three albums. Fortress and Kezia are stronger albums, but Scurrilous is still one hell of a ride.… Expand
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