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Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

  • Summary: The fourth full-length release for the Australian hard rock band led by Andrew Stockdale was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
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It seems the competition is riding on her tail It seems that they were hoping she, hoping she would fail The time has come to raise our gauntlets to... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Kerrang!
    Feb 16, 2016
    80
    An album that's easily good enough to keep Wolfmother in orbit. [13 Feb 2016, p.53]
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  2. PopMatters
    Feb 16, 2016
    70
    A welcome and appropriate return from one of the best bands to emerge in the last decade.
  3. Uncut
    Feb 16, 2016
    70
    This is bustling rock'n'roll that doesn't think too hard about much else. [Mar 2016, p.82]
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  4. Boston Globe
    Feb 19, 2016
    60
    Mostly, though, Victorious simply colors within the lines drawn by others, scratching the itch of those already inclined to seek it out.
  5. No Ripcord
    Mar 9, 2016
    50
    Victorious is premium Wolfmother in places, and pretty much abominable in others.
  6. AllMusic
    Feb 19, 2016
    50
    Victorious amounts to little more than a thrown-together mess.
  7. Consequence
    Feb 16, 2016
    33
    The riffs are certainly bigger and ballsier than those on the past few records, but Stockdale seems to have lost his personal line to the gods of the ’70s and is left settling for the lesser players.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. Giamast
    Feb 19, 2016
    10
    It's classic Wolfmother, with great riffs, amazing drums and Andrew's typical voice. If you like the 70's rock/ stoner rock, this album it'sIt's classic Wolfmother, with great riffs, amazing drums and Andrew's typical voice. If you like the 70's rock/ stoner rock, this album it's the right choice.
    Advice: buy the deluxe edition with the 2 bonus track (Wedding and Remove Your Mask) because they are amazing, can't understand why they didn't put those tracks on the regular album    … Expand
  2. turtleseyes
    Feb 20, 2016
    9
    This is truly a rock album and that's it. It doesn't pretend to reinvent the wheel, it doesn't have to. It resembles more of 80s heavy thanThis is truly a rock album and that's it. It doesn't pretend to reinvent the wheel, it doesn't have to. It resembles more of 80s heavy than 70s hard to my ears, and that fits like a glove for Wolfmother sound. A real treat for fans. Also a nice change of pace from the stoner-rock lo-fi release from 2014, New Crown. Just don't expect or try to compare this to their first album, its really different, but still pretty good music. Enjoy. I'm sure I will.… Expand
  4. arascic
    Feb 17, 2017
    8
    I had a tough time forming an opinion with this album. The riffs are good, energetic, nothing exceptional. The vocals remind me of Jack WhiteI had a tough time forming an opinion with this album. The riffs are good, energetic, nothing exceptional. The vocals remind me of Jack White a bit. There are some surprises harmonically, especially on "Happy Face" which really wouldn't be that good of a song if it weren't for the weird stoner-desert rock chorus. I also like the explosive start of "Best of a Bad Situation" and the 2nd half of "Victorious" where Wolfmother spices things up with some fast paced riffing and rocking. The chorus of "Gypsy Caravan" reminds me of Jethro Tull a bit. Overall this is a nice rock album, you won't regret giving it a listen, you won't be blown away, but neither will you be disappointed.… Expand
  5. AiAmano
    May 7, 2016
    6
    Its just classic Wolfmother, which is pretty average music for me. Maybe a bit weaker cause compared to the earlier albums its a bit more inIts just classic Wolfmother, which is pretty average music for me. Maybe a bit weaker cause compared to the earlier albums its a bit more in the back less and less in your face, supported by the appearance of songs like Pretty Peggy. So yeah, not much to say, dont hate it, dont love it, just middle of the road. Nice to put on once in a while.… Expand
  6. SavageReviews
    Feb 25, 2016
    6
    As usual, Stockdale rips off EVERYBODY! The riffs are cool, and the production is pleasing, but the lyrics are banal. "The Love That You Give"As usual, Stockdale rips off EVERYBODY! The riffs are cool, and the production is pleasing, but the lyrics are banal. "The Love That You Give" is a banging opener, but things are pretty much downhill from there. Good for a listen or two before heading back to some Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath.… Expand
  7. HumanPate86
    Feb 23, 2016
    5
    Unimaginative, unoriginal and lacking in real quality as always. Yet, if you're looking for a good riff (and good riff only), Wolfmother is aUnimaginative, unoriginal and lacking in real quality as always. Yet, if you're looking for a good riff (and good riff only), Wolfmother is a pretty good choice.… Expand
  8. Fallendomino
    Feb 23, 2016
    3
    Rating: 3.75

    + Polished. Rich and full sounding guitar. -- Bland. Unimaginative. Impersonal lyrics. Cliche 70's rock sound. Forgettable.    Rating: 3.75

    + Polished. Rich and full sounding guitar.
    -- Bland. Unimaginative. Impersonal lyrics. Cliche 70's rock sound. Forgettable.

    Notable song: "Best of a Bad Situation"    … Expand

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