The Empyrean
by John Frusciante
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Uncut
    60
    Unusually for him, his 10th album sounds like a collection of Chili Peppers demos. [Feb 2009, p.82]
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  2. PopMatters
    40
    While this album may mirror some type of personal imaginative journey for the listener, the truth is it is just too dreary and self-indulgent to endure in its entirety.

Awards & Rankings

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#64 Most Discussed Album of 2009
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#47 Most Shared Album of 2009

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 62
  3. Negative: 5 out of 62
  1. Damascusrose
    Dec 13, 2013
    10
    This is my favourite album of all time, every single moment of it is just beautiful and filled with meaning and emotion for me. It'sThis is my favourite album of all time, every single moment of it is just beautiful and filled with meaning and emotion for me. It's absolutely incredible on so many levels, from musicality and catchiness to lyrics and theme. This is just a perfect album, deserving of an 11 if I could rate it that. I've never experienced more of a complete work of art, and I doubt I'll love any album in my lifetime as much as I love this one. I even like it more than Funeral by Arcade Fire, and that album is genius.… Full Review »
  2. lazyarmy
    Nov 16, 2012
    9
    A fantastic album, you can feel the emotion in every lyrics and every pluck of his guitar. Great artist, and I look forward to him putting outA fantastic album, you can feel the emotion in every lyrics and every pluck of his guitar. Great artist, and I look forward to him putting out albums similar to this one.… Full Review »
  3. SolaireMengao
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Best John Frusciante album. He's reached his peak of songwriting, showing everything he feels and believes with powerful words and beautifulBest John Frusciante album. He's reached his peak of songwriting, showing everything he feels and believes with powerful words and beautiful harmonies and melodies.… Full Review »
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