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Classic Rock MagazineOct 23, 2013The quartet's explosive indignation is undeniably thrilling, as is their deft mastery of the genre's roaring dynamics. [Sep 2013, p.91]
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Sep 20, 2013For all its complexity and dazzling scope, The Blackest Beautiful never loses its ability to channel the seething madness and, most importantly, fun of the band's live show.
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Kerrang!Jul 31, 2013It helps the record sounds amazing. [6 Jul 2013, p.52]
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Q MagazineJul 10, 2013Writhing and urgent, it's the record that might make them stars. [Aug 2013, p.101]
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Alternative PressJul 9, 2013The Blackest Beautiful is a brutally stunning document full of soul and purpose. [Aug 2013, P.88]
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Jul 9, 2013There is melody here, clear structure. The Blackest Beautiful is a pop record, of a kind. The kind that eats the other albums racked next to it.
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Jul 9, 2013Songs on Fake History sometimes sounded like they were simply vehicles for Butler’s frenetic performances instead of complete songs. That isn’t the case here, which means that most of these songs aren’t as immediate, but lack of immediacy is generally a good indicator of an album’s longevity, especially in post-hardcore.
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Jul 8, 2013If the hype machine had previously inflated letlive's worth beyond their means then with this LP they are most certainly redressing that balance.
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Jul 8, 2013Throughout, bursts of radio interference, gentle guitars and even classical music make effective and sometimes welcome moments of calm before the storm.
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Jul 8, 2013The Blackest Beautiful is a strong, focused record from beginning to end.
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Jul 8, 2013Given the proper attention and respect, Letlive's The Blackest Beautiful will reveal itself as a masterpiece--a record that will redefine your musical preconceptions and tastes for the better,
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Jul 8, 2013Fans will be overjoyed and those unfamiliar with Letlive or even modern hardcore circa 2013 should begin with this compelling document of anger, loss, and struggle.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 26 out of 31
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Mixed: 4 out of 31
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Negative: 1 out of 31
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Aug 24, 2013
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Apr 29, 2015