Wiretap Scars
by Sparta
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Playlouder
    40
    Far too often, 'Wiretap Scars' feels limp, lifeless, bereft of dynamics.
  2. AllMusic
    50
    Wiretap Scars illustrates Sparta's ambition to move beyond At the Drive-In, but also the bandmembers' attempt to steer clear of mainstream emocore.
  3. Blender
    60
    It's in the quieter moments that Sparta truly shine. [#9, p.154]
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  5. Q Magazine
    60
    Their former group's artful exuberance and awkward edges may have been sawn off to create a more grungy rasp, but there's still plenty of angst on show. [Oct 2002, p.117]
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  6. Rolling Stone
    60
    What Sparta gain in subtlety they lose in sheer force.

Awards & Rankings

70
#70 Most Discussed Album of 2002

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. zachl
    Aug 31, 2005
    10
    complete from start to finish and hitting highs and lows along the way. interesting lyrics let you crave for another listen. a great multiple complete from start to finish and hitting highs and lows along the way. interesting lyrics let you crave for another listen. a great multiple listen album that brings you the whole package.… Full Review »
  2. AidanK
    Aug 27, 2005
    8
    its really good but overshadowed by the mars volta and at the drive-in
  3. MarkP
    Mar 28, 2005
    10
    My absolute favourite album
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