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The New Game - Mudvayne
  • Band Name: Mudvayne
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Nov 18, 2008
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Metascore
50 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

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  • Summary: The fourth album for the metal band from Illinois was produced by Dave Fortman.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. Billboard
    70
    Some of the fierce headbanging that is Mudvayne's stock in trade can still be found in 'The Hate in Me,' 'We the People' and 'Dull Boy,' but the bulk of the record finds the group playing its New Game with hard-hitting exuberance.
  2. Q Magazine
    60
    This fourth album finds them repeating the nifty trick of simplifying Tool's complex musical equations. Math metal for dummies, anyone? [Jan 2009, p.113]
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  3. Sputnikmusic
    30
    The New Game signifies Mudvayne's transition from elite metal juggernaut to their inevitable fade into obscurity.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. VBS
    9
    Great Album - Mudvayne have stepped up there game and put out lean, heavy, sometimes progressive, and catchy record.
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  2. J.J.
    9
    If you do not like this type of music, don't listen to it. You both mention Disturbed and Mudvayne as if they're run-of-the-mill and ... overdo guitar solos? Yeah ... nice. You're both idiots. That is all.… Expand
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  3. FrankZ.
    0
    Back when Mudvayne first came out they weren't the best band ever, just got another metal band, but they were okay. As time goes by and music evolves, music like this has become so dull and boring. Its hard rock (which isnt even good) they play on radio stations and in movie trailers. What is this band trying to do anyways? This record is weak compared to their previous which were also weak. Theyre obviously doing this to make money so they can... Honestly this album is horrible and I don't see this band ever progressing. So don't waste your money. Because you mine as well as listening to Disturbed. Theres better music out there.… Expand
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