Vacancy
by Bayside
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Kerrang!
    Sep 9, 2016
    80
    Their seventh record might just be their most melodically expansive yet. [27 Aug 2016, p.52]
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  2. Alternative Press
    Aug 24, 2016
    80
    This is a band with no bullshit, no frills--just consistent, hardworking musicians putting out music that continues to push the boundaries of what the possibilities of punk can be.
  3. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Aug 18, 2016
    80
    Fans will definitely find some songs on this album that are relatable and catchy. While some songs feel not as strong as others, the album still holds up for a front to back listen.
  5. AllMusic
    Aug 18, 2016
    70
    Vacancy charts a tumultuous journey through Raneri's relatable struggles, providing a kindred spirit and mouthpiece for anyone who has ever been burned by love.
  6. Rock Sound
    Aug 18, 2016
    60
    Wade through the filler, and the New York stalwarts haven’t sounded this fun in ages.
  7. Magnet
    Aug 18, 2016
    50
    Vacancy has a more organic, "big indie rock" real feel to it as opposed to something automatically designed to blast from convertibles and iPods in high-school lockers. [No. 134, p.53]
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User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. badassprogramm
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    This album is solid from start to finish. Many people fail to recognize how strong this band really is. This album charted all the way atThis album is solid from start to finish. Many people fail to recognize how strong this band really is. This album charted all the way at 69 on the Billboard 100 top albums. Bayside is definitely growing as a band.… Full Review »
  2. Commonsense
    Aug 22, 2016
    9
    It's pretty simple. If you like Bayside you will like this album. Smooth and very easy to put on repeat. Only wish they could branch out aIt's pretty simple. If you like Bayside you will like this album. Smooth and very easy to put on repeat. Only wish they could branch out a little more and take a few risks with their now solid craft.… Full Review »
  3. thecoolguy100
    Aug 21, 2016
    10
    I have to say I'm not sure why there are average reviews anywhere. Bayside's record is one of their best to date. Some of these songs evenI have to say I'm not sure why there are average reviews anywhere. Bayside's record is one of their best to date. Some of these songs even have mainstream appeal which may have an opportunity to land on the radio, although I'm not sure that's a good thing. The only fault, if you can even say it's a fault is that a lot of the lyrics are personally related to Anthony, but then again he writes most of the lyrics anyways so I'm not sure why that would be an issue.… Full Review »
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