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VII: Sturm und Drang
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Universal acclaim- based on 29 Ratings

  • Summary: The eighth studio release for the metal band led by Randy Blythe features guest appearances from the Deftones' Chino Moreno and Dillinger Escape Plan's Greg Puciato.
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You never proved me anything but right You hold no surprises, consistency defied An underwhelming sense of predictability A dull sideways slide into... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Kerrang!
    Jul 23, 2015
    80
    This is a record that seethes with fury. [25 Jul 2015, p.50]
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  2. NOW Magazine
    Aug 6, 2015
    80
    The Richmond, Virginia, metal five-piece churn out their most extreme record in a long time.
  3. PopMatters
    Aug 18, 2015
    80
    The public’s appreciation for Sturm und Drang is genuine because the music is intelligent and authentic. Lamb of God is everything a metal band should be in 2015 and so, so much more.
  4. Pitchfork
    Jul 27, 2015
    78
    The production is dense, thin, and minimal, the guitars and drums pushed tight to give all these lyrics extra oomph.
  5. musicOMH.com
    Jul 23, 2015
    70
    Yet, despite these slight missteps [Fear Machine and Delusion Pandemic], VII is a fine addition to what is already a solid musical canon.
  6. Mojo
    Aug 25, 2015
    60
    They may occasionally press autopilot but the unexpected sound of Blythe singing for the first time ever on Overlord proves their willingness to suppress a few decibels for the sake of progress. It suits them. [Oct 2015, p.90]
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  7. The A.V. Club
    Jul 24, 2015
    42
    A generic album.

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  1. Pitovnikov
    Apr 17, 2017
    9
    My first Lamb of God album and I was totally blown by songs like 512, Still Echoes and Nightmare Seeker. This is slightly different album butMy first Lamb of God album and I was totally blown by songs like 512, Still Echoes and Nightmare Seeker. This is slightly different album but it's still groove. Also I'm impressed by Overlord, very unsual song for LoG.… Expand
  2. Bairei
    Aug 4, 2015
    9
    This record is like a child of "As The Palaces Burn" era with "Wrath"/"Resolution". There are most of the characteristic elements off both ofThis record is like a child of "As The Palaces Burn" era with "Wrath"/"Resolution". There are most of the characteristic elements off both of these eras (e.g. "Still Echoes" reminding a lot their previous album, and, in my opinion, really unique mix of groovy thrash with Alice-in-Chains-ish vocals in "Overlord", which for Randy's vocal range is unexpectedly great). All of their singles (earlier mentioned "Still Echoes", "Overlord", and also "Erase This", "512" and "Embers", featuring Deftones' Chino Moreno) are a must-listen, however the rest of the record (except "Torches", which features The Dillinger Escape Plan's Greg Puciato) are at most good. Still - if you are into either a Thrash or Groove-Thrash metal, this is the record for you!… Expand
  4. Andremax
    Jul 16, 2018
    8
    A touch of melodic has made very well to LOG as listened here, but not abandoning the characteristic band's aggressiveness.
  5. ConnorK
    Sep 2, 2015
    8
    Lamb of God continues to make great music by pushing their sound further. The band takes risks here on songs like Embers and Overlord, theseLamb of God continues to make great music by pushing their sound further. The band takes risks here on songs like Embers and Overlord, these songs showcase how diverse this band is. Lamb of God does not make the same record twice, each album has a distinctive feel and sound. Make no mistake, this is still Lamb of God.There is not a single bad song on here, all the way though VII remains interesting.… Expand
  6. dminyard92
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    I had first heard of Lamb of God in the early/mid 2000's from a few of their popular songs: Ruin, Laid to Rest, and Walk with Me in Hell. TheI had first heard of Lamb of God in the early/mid 2000's from a few of their popular songs: Ruin, Laid to Rest, and Walk with Me in Hell. The only album that was good in it's entirety in my opinion was "Sacrament" (2006) up to this point. I decided to give this band another chance even though I hadn't been impressed with Wrath (2009) or Resolution (2012), because I heard their new album (VII: Sturm Und Drang) was a massive improvement over its immediate predecessors.… Expand
  7. SolInvicta
    Jul 29, 2015
    8
    Their best album since Ashes of the Wake. Everyone in the band is in top form, especially Randy Blythe delivering possibly the most gutTheir best album since Ashes of the Wake. Everyone in the band is in top form, especially Randy Blythe delivering possibly the most gut wrenching performance of his career.… Expand
  8. Danm95VFF
    Apr 28, 2016
    7
    Lamb of God fans should be thankful that this band was able to pull through Randy's legal troubles and forge ahead with tours and new music.Lamb of God fans should be thankful that this band was able to pull through Randy's legal troubles and forge ahead with tours and new music. Sturm und Drang inevitably references his experiences in prison on a few tracks, though thankfully the subject matter is not overly dwelled on, and it is not made the album's primary focus. I can see that the band have tried to make a more concise album with a shorter number of tracks that are a little longer on the whole. However, a few of these tracks could still have done with a little trim, as said tracks tend to lack the impact of those found on albums such as Wrath and Resolution. Still, there is certainly enough here for any LOG fan to enjoy. Standout tracks are Still Echoes, 512 and Overlord.… Expand

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