The Kingdom
by Bush
  • Record Label: BMG
  • Release Date: Jul 17, 2020
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
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  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jul 17, 2020
    60
    The Kingdom is Bush at their most confident. [Jul 2020, p.89]
  2. Kerrang!
    Jul 17, 2020
    60
    Ultimately, Bush devotees who lived through the alt.rock ‘90s will find much to love about The Kingdom. But it is also an album delivered with Rossdale’s customary style and panache, not to mention tunes that sit elegantly alongside the likes of Everything Zen and Swallowed.

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User Score
6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 5 out of 16
  1. lschwem
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Classic Bush without all this new age sissy computer generated non-music nonsense that is becoming all too common these days. Just Bush beingClassic Bush without all this new age sissy computer generated non-music nonsense that is becoming all too common these days. Just Bush being Bush and still using their actual talents on stringed and percussive instruments like the good old days when music was music. I applaud them for staying true to their sound after so many years of terrible music becoming mainstream.… Full Review »
  2. TSTurtridge
    Jul 28, 2020
    7
    BUSH's 'The Kingdom' supplies groovy, classic hard rock and grunge whilst still retaining their more radio friendly vibe. I'm not quite sureBUSH's 'The Kingdom' supplies groovy, classic hard rock and grunge whilst still retaining their more radio friendly vibe. I'm not quite sure why this album has been reviewed so poorly by some. Is it generic grunge rock? Is it quite sterile and clean? Yes to both. But is it bad? Definitely not. Some of the lyrics are a little generic or nonsensical but that's the case for the majority of songs in the charts these days. Give it a chance and make up your own mind. Personally, it's a return to form and hopefully will mean we get to see them on the big stages across the UK again very soon.… Full Review »
  3. ResilientFightr
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Their best album since 1999. The greatest songs are Bullet Holes, Blood River, Flowers on a Grave, Ghosts In the Machine, and The Kingdom.Their best album since 1999. The greatest songs are Bullet Holes, Blood River, Flowers on a Grave, Ghosts In the Machine, and The Kingdom. Some other good songs the can be played every once in a while for extra bush goodness are Send In The Clowns, Quicksand and Falling Away. Blood RIver is my favorite due to its heaviness, Bullet Holes is a close second with a powerfull bass and flowers on a grave has the most memorable hook. It is a heavy album just like I hoped they would finally make after 21 years, its been so long I am glad the day finally came. These reviewers like Rolling Stone are hotgarbage!… Full Review »
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