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The Heat
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76

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the second solo release for the former D Generation frontman. Malin's buddy Ryan Adams does not produce this time around, but he does appear on the album.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Uncut
    100
    Whereas the fucked-up, punk attitude [Ryan] Adams feigned on Rock'n'Roll was based on little more than pique, The Heat is all genuine passion, brimming with energy, anger and great tunes sandwiched between the dense guitars. [Jul 2004, p.114]
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  2. PopMatters
    90
    Far from being a one-note repetition of life in the Big City, Malin's production has turned The Heat into a multifaceted rock and roll onslaught.
  3. Drowned In Sound
    90
    With the current renaissance of the one-man band genre, it's pleasing to see that we now have a modern-day figurehead worthy of rock’s glorious past.
  4. Rolling Stone
    80
    These are familiar tales of lost women and running men, but the sting and color in Malin's language and voice put you right by his side in these noisy bars and deserted bedrooms.
  5. Stylus Magazine
    80
    The Heat compares favorably to PJ Harvey’s Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea, offering the same NYCentric references (“9-11 baby boom”), gruff, understated guitar work and narrative aptitude. These are Malin’s stories from the city and they don’t disappoint.
  6. AllMusic
    70
    He's skilled and inventive with his work as a musician, but the aches and pains of songs like "Swinging Man" and "God's Lonely People" fall short of what Malin delivered on The Fine Art of Self-Destruction.
  7. Q Magazine
    40
    Sees him progressing further towards becoming a punked-up Bruce Springsteen. Trouble is, someone's got there already--his best mate, Ryan Adams. [Jul 2004, p.118]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. ZachL
    Feb 13, 2005
    9
    This is my favorite album of 2004. How did this not get a higher score? It was so freaking awesome! Whoever gave this album a bad review This is my favorite album of 2004. How did this not get a higher score? It was so freaking awesome! Whoever gave this album a bad review doesn't have any good taste.… Collapse
  2. NeilG
    Jun 30, 2004
    8
    A handful of great tunes the rest are merely excellent
  4. PeterM
    Sep 24, 2005
    8
    the rockers are great, with the slow tracks a bit boring. well worth it. but get '...self destruction' instead - that's a maserpiece
  5. Libralove
    Sep 15, 2014
    0
    How do I get rid of this rating? I thought I was rating "The Heat" with Sandra Bullock!? This site sucks. Please remove me no, I do not likeHow do I get rid of this rating? I thought I was rating "The Heat" with Sandra Bullock!? This site sucks. Please remove me no, I do not like the way you operate. Forced characters, some B-movie over a hit.… Expand