The Process Of Belief
by Bad Religion
  • Record Label: Epitaph
  • Release Date: Jan 22, 2002
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. PopMatters
    80
    Brett Gurewitz's return seems to have rejuvenated the band musically.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    Catchier melodies and more breathlessly clever wordplay than the band has managed in years.
  3. E! Online
    83
    The band has energy and urgency anew.
  5. Q Magazine
    80
    A heartening set of high speed melody, humanism and pessimism.
  6. Magnet
    90
    A phenomenal recording of sonic and lyrical depth. [#53, p.69]
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  7. Alternative Press
    80
    Sounds more like Bad Religion than any Bad Religion album has in years. [Mar 2002, p.71]
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  8. Launch.com
    80
    A MY-T-FINE punk rock album, chock full of swirling harmonies that came into fashion sometime around the Descendents rise in the mid-1980s.
  9. Splendid
    70
    The album is solid, though hardly anything spectacular.
  10. Trouser Press
    80
    The three- guitarist approach brings back the spark and rush of their 1988-'94 peak.

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. krid23
    Oct 29, 2010
    10
    What a comeback album with Brett Gurewitz back in the lineup. Lyrically this is a very strong album of Bad Religion which is saying quite aWhat a comeback album with Brett Gurewitz back in the lineup. Lyrically this is a very strong album of Bad Religion which is saying quite a bit since most things related to this band is truly classical when it comes to song writing abilities of Greg Graffin and Mr. Brett. Stand out tracks on this album are: Epiphany,Evangeline, Sorrow and Bored & Extremely Dangerous. I would go as far as to say, that this album is quite comparable to Bad Religion's classic 1988 released Suffer album.… Full Review »
  2. Kelly
    Oct 22, 2004
    10
    One word... Saweet. I just recently got this cd and its one of, if not the best punk albums ive ever listined to. They actually get me One word... Saweet. I just recently got this cd and its one of, if not the best punk albums ive ever listined to. They actually get me thinking about things that have never really crossed my mind before while providing awesome lyrics. I think that dudes voice is awesome, he just never seems to get mad about anything or atleast he doesnt sound like it.… Full Review »
  3. JasonD
    May 30, 2002
    10
    Simply inconceivable, and brilliant
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