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The Satanist
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Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 133 Ratings

  • Summary: The tenth studio release for the Polish black/death metal band was produced with Daniel Bergstrand, Slawek Wieslawscy and Wojtek Wieslawscy.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Kerrang!
    Feb 12, 2014
    100
    This is a very reflective record that refuses to exist only on one level, and though it's a cliche to say it, the more you put into it, the more you'll get out of it. [1 Feb 2014, p.52]
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  2. The Guardian
    Feb 3, 2014
    100
    The Satanist is as untamed and direct as its title suggests: a flawless paean to free will and the human spirit.
  3. PopMatters
    Feb 4, 2014
    90
    You will be hard pressed to find another album that is as essential and equal parts human and inhuman as The Satanist, a world-beating return from near death for Behemoth’s enigmatic emperor.
  4. Pitchfork
    Mar 5, 2014
    82
    The Satanist is a terrific coil of most everything Behemoth have ever done well, a strangely hopeful vision of hell wrested away from its very grip.
  5. Spin
    Feb 7, 2014
    80
    They're career musicians active since the '90s, but here, they actually sound excited again.
  6. AllMusic
    Feb 4, 2014
    80
    Behemoth sound revitalized and ready to destroy everything that stands in their path, and fans should be ready to either go along for the ride or be crushed.
  7. Exclaim
    Feb 3, 2014
    70
    Instead of cowering, Behemoth have triumphantly returned with characteristic ugliness and chaos, though this is skillfully juxtaposed with a newfound delicacy.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. lanas
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    He wash over bad moments with cancer but is here.And give us perhaps the most mature album of his career."Nergal" in that album seems undueHe wash over bad moments with cancer but is here.And give us perhaps the most mature album of his career."Nergal" in that album seems undue serious..All songs don't have remorse...The vocals is amazing too..We have one uncontrollable without mercy and complete free man here..It's not shame to say it..Is the best "Behemoth" moment.I don't believe "Nergal" in that time can create such a album..I' proud for him..Objective the best "death metal" band out there right now...… Expand
  2. Anoxia17
    Sep 23, 2017
    10
    "The Satanist" proves to be one of Behemoth's finest albums: excellent song structure, clear production, fantastic lyrics and a great vocal"The Satanist" proves to be one of Behemoth's finest albums: excellent song structure, clear production, fantastic lyrics and a great vocal performance by Nergal make it an obliged listen to any death metal fan. Don't miss it!… Expand
  4. bachankas
    Feb 5, 2014
    10
    Absolutely mind-blowing. I'm not a fan of Behemoth, didn't like previous 9 albums, but this is the best metal album of last few years.Absolutely mind-blowing. I'm not a fan of Behemoth, didn't like previous 9 albums, but this is the best metal album of last few years. Powerful, containing many beautiful melodies, there is no weak song. Perfect drumming, bass and guitar works, perfect sound of Negral's growl, great mixing, a lot of memorable moments, for example In the Absence ov Light and declamation of Witold Gombowicz by Nergal - it's something beautiful. Poland can be proud of this album.… Expand
  5. PavanPratury
    Feb 20, 2014
    10
    This album will remain as the best album of 2014.The sounds of Guitars are exceptional and vocals are heavy on ears...The music is topThis album will remain as the best album of 2014.The sounds of Guitars are exceptional and vocals are heavy on ears...The music is top class.Behemoth came up with their all time best album and made this year as an year for Metal.… Expand
  6. Andremax
    Oct 30, 2018
    9
    Inside these initially confuse flood of drum's blast-beat, there's the purest weight and care with aesthetic.
  7. c0dem0nkey
    Feb 16, 2014
    9
    This album goes back to their black metal roots, behemoth start making Dead Metal in the early 2000's I was disappointed by those albums IThis album goes back to their black metal roots, behemoth start making Dead Metal in the early 2000's I was disappointed by those albums I prefer their black metal albums.I do prefer black metal over death metal.I especially like that album art and music videos… Expand
  8. mbthom
    Jun 9, 2014
    0
    Album does nothing new or old. Neither shreds, nor brutalizes. Satan is pissed cuz' this album is terrible in comparison to other Behemoth releases.

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