Violent Waves - Circa Survive
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77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critics What's this?

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7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

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  • Summary: The fourth studio release from Philadelphia-based rock band was self-recorded and produced.
  • Record Label: Self Released
  • Genre(s): Emo, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Post-Hardcore, Punk Revival
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Rock Sound
    Sep 20, 2012
    90
    Circa Survive have managed to stay both relevant and utterly compelling – not just surviving but thriving.
  2. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Sep 20, 2012
    90
    You're going to need more than a few listens to truly sink your teeth into the meaty layers and themes, but once you get it, you'll find that this is one of the most rewarding albums of 2012.
  3. Revolver
    Sep 20, 2012
    80
    The band's fourth album sees them further stepping away from their Warped Tour roots to craft a disc that's teeming with emotion without falling on emo clichés.
  4. Q Magazine
    Sep 20, 2012
    60
    A dreamy, atmospheric record. [Oct 2012, p.98]
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  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 1 out of 2
  1. steambolttron
    9
    Cathartic and emotional give and release has always been the primary driving force behind Circa Survive. This album showcases not only their honing of that craft, but artistic maturity, and it's made for the best output of their career.… Expand
  2. EndlessUrbia
    2
    I am not sure why no one is pointing out that this album sounded like it was produced and recorded by some kid in his basement. The violent mashing of the instruments completely overpowers the vocals by Anthony Green. His vocal talent was something I always loved in Circa Survive and his previous bands. This release is by far the worst display of his talent out of anything I've ever listened to. Perhaps I just streamed a bunk copy, but unlikely since I went to RollingStone.com. I understand they were trying to do something different with this cd and I respect that; I just wish it was recorded properly and didn't make my ears bleed.… Expand

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