The Terror
by The Flaming Lips
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 66 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 66
  3. Negative: 2 out of 66
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  1. RhythmVinyl
    Apr 17, 2013
    6
    Definitely the Lips' darkest work, It's a good album but don't expect any foot tapping or melodically driven music. It's somber and atmospheric the whole way through.
  2. Vampire25
    Aug 21, 2013
    4
    What. A disappointment. The Flaming Lips, prior to this record, made three back to back albums that I fell in love with and still listen to today. I understand the band and primarily Wayne Coyne are growing older, but I don't understand the complete shift in their sound, especially one this depressing and glum. How sad and terrified could Wayne Coyne be? This record is an awful acid tripWhat. A disappointment. The Flaming Lips, prior to this record, made three back to back albums that I fell in love with and still listen to today. I understand the band and primarily Wayne Coyne are growing older, but I don't understand the complete shift in their sound, especially one this depressing and glum. How sad and terrified could Wayne Coyne be? This record is an awful acid trip and I guess me being in the minority did not find many values to enjoy in this album. Wayne sounds hlf dead and the band hardly put any effort in it. While their previous records sounded bombastic and very theatrical, The Terror sounds too restrained, something that seems great on paper but executed very sloppily.

    All In All, The Terror is The Flaming Lips' weakest release I've heard, but in a slight way shows their maturity clearly coming through. I just hope it's done well next time. C-    … Expand

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 21, 2013
    60
    It's still awesome, of course, just don't expect to enjoy it. [May 2013, p.85]
  2. Record Collector
    Jun 4, 2013
    60
    There’s nothing to dislike about their creeping dread, but it’s hard to engage with it.
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  3. Filter
    May 15, 2013
    80
    The Terror is simply the latest (and darkest) report from those reaches, one that generates holographic intensities of the dire straits this band has seen throughout its 30-year career.
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