World's Apart
by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 80
  3. Negative: 7 out of 80

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  1. bigbuzz
    Oct 19, 2010
    10
    Nice piece of work. I don't want to write a review that would mean that I would have to listen to it right now, I do not want to right now, but this is still a 10 love it. Is that enough characters now,
  2. joris
    Feb 6, 2005
    10
    One word: woooooooooow Source tags and Codes was good, but is musically not much compared to this masterpiece... just listen to Cauterwaul or To Russia My Homeland 11/10
  3. AwenL
    Jan 29, 2005
    8
    A bit heteroclite: seems torned between an old and a new(?) Trail of Dead. Felt a bit disappointed after the first listening, mainly/only because it's 'different' from the 2 lasts albums, but the fourth or fitfh session convinces me (they're honest, they're good). And it's in loop now.
  4. rickcoe
    Feb 14, 2005
    9
    one of the best albums i've heard in ages , anyone who has given it a bad review just hasnt heard it enough. Each song has it's own sound from punk angst and chill out pink floyd/ beatles sounds.
  5. ChrisM
    Feb 9, 2005
    8
    Though not as structurally sound as "Source Tags", "Worlds Apart" makes up for its lack of cohesion in its constant striving for new sounds and forms, from surging orchestral epics to wistful indie to visceral rock. A must have.
  6. jasonf
    Feb 9, 2005
    9
    fucking rocks new good sound
  7. NAXOS.A.
    Mar 21, 2005
    10
    It's so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  8. JayW
    Apr 3, 2005
    8
    Very nicely done! Combines the trademark jaggedness alongside a strange concept album meets broadway feel. Check it out!
  9. VictorP
    Sep 27, 2006
    8
    Despite numerous slanderous reviews that call for the collective heads of all members of the trail of dead, this album actually is quite a good listen and is one that grows on you the more you play it. If you're a fan of the trail of dead, definitely take the time to listen and appreciate Worlds Apart taking it only for what it is, a change of direction.
  10. matto
    Jan 20, 2005
    7
    Though this isnt as good as Source Tags & Codes and at first listen i thought it was terrible it does grow on you a little bit, nonetheless though it still isnt a master piece or that good of a CD in general.
  11. JoanneB
    Jan 29, 2005
    10
    Listening to World's Apart (the song) for the first time was a revelation comparable to hearing Float On (Modest Mouse) or All These Things That I Have Done (Killers) or Bleeding Powers (Ted Leo) initially - there is an immediate, visceral response to the presence of real genius.
  12. NickV
    Feb 1, 2005
    9
    Let's be clear about this, Trail Of Dead's started good, got better with Madonna and found perfection with Source Tags. Yeah, they could have made another Source Tags, but instead opted to give us a new sound that brings together the best of classic rock, indie, noise, and classical to create the most inspirational albums in a long while. And if you think they lost their edge, Let's be clear about this, Trail Of Dead's started good, got better with Madonna and found perfection with Source Tags. Yeah, they could have made another Source Tags, but instead opted to give us a new sound that brings together the best of classic rock, indie, noise, and classical to create the most inspirational albums in a long while. And if you think they lost their edge, just go see them live, they're still destructive maniacs.… Expand
  13. JarkkoS
    Feb 16, 2005
    9
    Very, very good rock album
  14. JeffH
    Feb 2, 2005
    9
    Great stuff from a great band. Instead of burying vocals now there on top, instead of burying the melodies now there on top. In a way, it's Source Tag's & Codes turned inside out or in reverse. When you think of it that way, it's a mini stroke of genius.
  15. WillH
    Feb 7, 2005
    8
    If you are looking for a repeat of "Source Tags" you are in the wrong place....This is a mature progression for the band and is an epic work.
  16. declanm
    Mar 24, 2005
    8
    i havent heard any other of there music but was impressed with the album as i found it refreshing and am a little surprised with some of the bad press recieved at the end of the day its a feel good rock album period
  17. KyleA
    May 30, 2005
    9
    If Source Tags was an accidental rock epic, Worlds Apart is the purposeful one. Is it the lesser album? For this reason, somewhat. Are the songs just as fantastic? Absolutely. "The Rest Will Follow" and "Let It Dive" can rank with "How Near, How Far" and "Relative Ways" any day.
  18. Josh
    Jun 25, 2005
    10
    Maybe their best work
  19. kevink
    Jan 9, 2007
    9
    I was surprised this got much lower reviews than Source Tags. This album has more energy and is to me an easier listen. The second track, which truly starts the album, just comes at you with such intensity and power. 'And The Rest Will Follow' is such an epic battle-sounding song, if that makes any sense. I just love it and I love the energy this band has. Wish I could see them I was surprised this got much lower reviews than Source Tags. This album has more energy and is to me an easier listen. The second track, which truly starts the album, just comes at you with such intensity and power. 'And The Rest Will Follow' is such an epic battle-sounding song, if that makes any sense. I just love it and I love the energy this band has. Wish I could see them live. Bravo… Collapse
  20. CaseyP
    Apr 7, 2009
    10
    I was amazingly surprised at the overall negativity of the professional criticism. There's always the question of personal taste, so it makes no difference to me. I found this album beautifully fulfilling. It's epic and wide scope sweeps over me every time I listen to it. Each and every song finds it's own place on this album, each and every song destroying the I was amazingly surprised at the overall negativity of the professional criticism. There's always the question of personal taste, so it makes no difference to me. I found this album beautifully fulfilling. It's epic and wide scope sweeps over me every time I listen to it. Each and every song finds it's own place on this album, each and every song destroying the preconception made by the previous. Overall, the album is amazing, and contnues to make me listen over and over.… Expand
  21. GöstaJ
    Jan 21, 2005
    9
    My god! This album is sooooo good! At least the first 5 songs. The best part is when he says "Fuck you man!" to the happy children.
  22. Dianarchy
    Jan 25, 2005
    10
    This is the best TOD album to date. I had tears in my eyes listening to this. Such raw, real emotion. I love you guys.
  23. AndrewJ
    Feb 1, 2005
    9
    one of the first great albums of 2005
  24. suitablyunimpressed
    Feb 13, 2005
    10
    This masterpiece shows the band maturing and congealing. Their song writing and power has risen to a rare level, a cat. 5 rock-n-roll band that has put out the best album of the year so far.
  25. NewFan
    Feb 19, 2005
    10
    GREAT. Much different than Source Tags. This album reinstated my confidence that music is still alive - even on a major label.
  26. CharlieM
    Feb 2, 2005
    10
    At first I did not like it as well as the last album. But, after repeated listenings, I've discovered that it's possibly even better. It's very nuanced. The Onion's review I think sums it up best. Even the most mainstream-sounding songs (ie the single) have lyrics that probably make them less radio-friendly.
  27. TommyH
    Feb 22, 2005
    10
    Worlds Apart is so much better then any of there other albumbs, Very Good
  28. PaulW
    Mar 12, 2005
    10
    It's an amazing record. So powerful but also sweet...
  29. BenM
    Mar 20, 2005
    10
    A thoroughly excellent album.
  30. StuW
    Mar 24, 2005
    9
    I suspect the people who hated this album gave up on it too soon. This is my favorite album of the year so far. It's my first Trail of Dead album and although initial highlights 'Worlds Apart, 'Rest Will Follow'' and 'Caterwaul' may seem like all the album has to offer, the latter, plodding tracks, given chance to grow, are just as powerful in their own I suspect the people who hated this album gave up on it too soon. This is my favorite album of the year so far. It's my first Trail of Dead album and although initial highlights 'Worlds Apart, 'Rest Will Follow'' and 'Caterwaul' may seem like all the album has to offer, the latter, plodding tracks, given chance to grow, are just as powerful in their own right. A great album.… Expand
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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. Alternative Press
    60
    The least pretentious--and most accessible--thing AYWKUBTTOD have ever released. That's probably because it sounds a lot like your record collection. [Feb 2005, p.92]
  2. Filter
    92
    This is the best album Trail of Dead has ever made. [#13, p.94]
  3. Playlouder
    80
    Simply put, 'Worlds Apart' is a delicately violent piece of art.
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