The Symbol Remains
by Blue Öyster Cult
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. AllMusic
    Nov 24, 2020
    80
    The Symbol Remains is diverse, wildly creative, and expertly sequenced, making not only a consistent return for Blue Öyster Cult but a thoroughly inspired one as well.
  2. Classic Rock Magazine
    Nov 24, 2020
    80
    Blue Oyster Cult continue to do whatever the hell they want. But the good, and perhaps surprising, news, given how long it’s been since we’ve last heard new music from them, is that it’s all good, and in places great.
  3. The Wire
    Nov 24, 2020
    80
    The Symbol Remains finds a band with their sardonic humour, lurid pulp fascinations and ability to jam intact. [Oct 2020, p.65]
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  5. Uncut
    Nov 24, 2020
    60
    Metal-tinged stadium rockers like "The Machine," "Stand And Fight" and the Sabbathy "The Alchemist" still offer their strongest moments. [Dec 2020, p.27]
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. BlueOysterStan
    Apr 6, 2022
    7
    While this album does have some solid songs like, "The Alchemist", the released album is suffering from some filler songs and could have beenWhile this album does have some solid songs like, "The Alchemist", the released album is suffering from some filler songs and could have been cut short a tiny bit.… Full Review »
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