Young Machetes - The Blood Brothers
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76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critics What's this?

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9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 31 Ratings

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  • Summary: The band's fifth album was produced by Guy Piccioto and John Goodmanson.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Alternative Press
    100
    Only time will accord the Bloods with the same kind of reverence given to such old-school avatars as Gang Of Four, Wire and Public Image Ltd. Wait and see. [Nov 2006, p.194]
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  2. Playlouder
    80
    'Young Machetes' is both a magnificent and important album.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    We say: just give in, it'll be the best vomit of your life. [20 Jan 2007, p.29]
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  4. Uncut
    60
    Shrill, theatrical, and unhinged. [Feb 2007, p.71]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. MonicaD
    10
    Basically this cd makes me cum.
  2. DrewD
    8
    If you are not familiar with the Blood Brothers, the first thing you need to know is that they are loud. Not loud in the same way that every other loud band is loud; this Seattle quintet has a signature brand of loud, and it… Expand
  3. Mr.Hankey
    6
    Dissapointing but the not horrible... The Blood Brother's new disc is a success because it zooms farther outward than any record previous to Young Machetes but just because it may be interesting it doesn't mean it's good. It was a fair attempt!… Expand
  4. BetterThen
    0
    u suck

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