Shape & Destroy
by Ruston Kelly
  • Record Label: Rounder
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
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  1. peydeycaguey
    Apr 23, 2023
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    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the worst album I’ve heard, only have onde good song, I expected so much more… Expand

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Under The Radar
    Oct 6, 2020
    65
    While not every instrumental makes a lasting impression, the sentiment behind them drives the album forward and makes it easy to connect to Kelly as a songwriter. With Shape and Destroy, Ruston Kelly delivers an unvarnished and genuine look at a man in recovery and a loving tribute to those who made it possible.
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  2. No Ripcord
    Sep 8, 2020
    70
    His talent for frank, moderately depressing songwriting is still displayed, but the new album doesn’t have quite the candor and quality of his first full-length.
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  3. Sputnikmusic
    Sep 4, 2020
    90
    Musical transcendence is a rare thing, but you can literally feel the weights being lifted on this album. It’s all so lush, airy, and pristine; a soundtrack for second chances.
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