The World We Left Behind
by Nachtmystium
Metascore
43

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
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  1. Pitchfork
    Aug 13, 2014
    39
    That air of obligation presides during The World We Left Behind, a nine-track slog.
  2. The Quietus
    Aug 13, 2014
    30
    The World We Left Behind is, on a purely artistic level, the worst album released under the Nachtmystium banner. The major issue is that it lacks the creativity, the devilish glint, and the poisonous confidence that Judd previously injected (no pun intended) into Nachtmystium, his personal vehicle for experimentation and excess.

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5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. gerrisson
    Jan 29, 2015
    9
    This is a very good album, don't be fooled by the tepid critic reviews. Highly satisfying and unforgotable riffs, great drumming and wellThis is a very good album, don't be fooled by the tepid critic reviews. Highly satisfying and unforgotable riffs, great drumming and well polished production.
    Comparisms with bands previous works is where critics get it wrong most times. On it's own, the merits of this CD is worth repeat listens . One of the best metal albums of the year.    … Full Review »
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