Weapons
by Lostprophets
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. The Guardian
    Apr 3, 2012
    80
    They play these songs with passion and swagger.
  2. AllMusic
    Apr 20, 2012
    70
    Lostprophets still sound hungry and confident, and when they stick the landing, as is the case with the relentless single "Bring 'Em Down," it leaves a mark.
  3. Sputnikmusic
    Apr 9, 2012
    70
    Weapons feels so full, so intentional, that it's hard not to get dragged into the chorus of people that will doubtless lock arms to these songs live.
  5. BBC Music
    Apr 3, 2012
    70
    This is a fine album that warrants serious investigation from any and every rock circle.
  6. musicOMH.com
    Apr 3, 2012
    70
    When it does flare up at its brightest though, [despite sounding a little burnt out at times] Weapons is exhilarating, a real call to arms from a band that deserves every bit of their continued prevalence.

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6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. J-Tag
    Apr 6, 2012
    8
    In all honesty, this is the worst Lostprophets album. However, it is not a bad album by any means. The overall tone is similar to their thirdIn all honesty, this is the worst Lostprophets album. However, it is not a bad album by any means. The overall tone is similar to their third album Liberation Transmission - very light at times, with some songs containing the same edginess of their first two albums - but more American rock cheesiness. If you can embrace the cheese, you will enjoy the album as it has some great, uplifting tracks like 'Another Shot', 'Jesus Walks' and 'A Song For Where I'm From'. Older Lostprophets fans won't find much on the record to satisfy their cravings for another 'Burn Burn' or 'Shinobi Dragon vs Ninja', despite the efforts of 'Bring 'em Down' and 'We Bring An Arsenal' which are both banging tracks despite this. Rap-rock anthem 'Better Off Dead' is a good indicator as to whether old fans will enjoy this album - you will either love it or hate it. 'Weapons' may be a disappointment to many but as disappointments go, it's a damn good one. I suggest going that little bit further and buying the deluxe edition which gives you five extra track and a surprising bonus that satisfies those who would have been craving something heavier throughout the 10 main tracks.… Full Review »
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