For 4,040 reviews, this publication has graded:
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44% higher than the average critic
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4% same as the average critic
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52% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 69
Highest review score: | Channel Orange | |
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Lowest review score: | Revival |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 2,754 out of 4040
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Mixed: 1,215 out of 4040
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Negative: 71 out of 4040
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.5: The Gray Chapter may not win over new fans to the rest of their catalog, but it’s enough to open the eyes of those of us who haven’t given Slipknot a second thought in 10 years.- Consequence
- Posted Oct 16, 2014
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Active fans may be left underwhelmed and wanting more. So, while you’ll likely be tapping your foot and nodding your head, you might also be wrestling with the fact that none of this is new.- Consequence
- Posted Sep 30, 2015
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While they stick fairly close to that line most of the time, the effort takes some of the wild energy and fun out of the results.- Consequence
- Posted Nov 3, 2014
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Since the LP’s 11 tracks always keep the listener at arm’s length, it’s best to treat them with the same indifference. Don’t be the reacher in this relationship.- Consequence
- Posted Feb 20, 2015
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Every Open Eye goes down smooth, but it’s hard not to miss the moments of exhilaration that used to power the band.- Consequence
- Posted Sep 24, 2015
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Amos manages to weave her own mythology into larger fantastical stories, and fight societal norms in the process, all with a fierceness that will please old fans and likely win over new ones.- Consequence
- Posted May 15, 2014
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If Brazos can focus on their strengths, they have the potential to make a pleasant, summery mark on pop music.- Consequence
- Posted Jun 6, 2013
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Hunx has returned with a reduced lineup of Punx (formerly the Punkettes) and a sophomore full length, Street Punk, which is a far more aggressive endeavor than its predecessor.- Consequence
- Posted Jul 25, 2013
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On Serpents Unleashed, Ohio quintet Skeletonwitch’s own blend of European melodic death metal, thrash, and black metal falls prey to flat production, which further stacks the deck against the band’s already ill-defined sound.- Consequence
- Posted Nov 14, 2013
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- Posted Sep 23, 2011
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International is Lust for Youth’s cleanest work to date, and in some ways that also makes it their creepiest.- Consequence
- Posted Jun 10, 2014
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So far, he's kept a high quality to go along with the high volume of his releases, and Weekend at Burnie's is no exception. It won't be his breakout into the mainstream, but if he continues at this rate he'll be there soon enough.- Consequence
- Posted Jul 14, 2011
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Taking a large musical step forward was the right move for Foals to make; smoothing the album out repeatedly until it becomes flat wasn’t.- Consequence
- Posted Aug 27, 2015
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While the album brims with such expansive themes and stunning musicianship, it too often falls into low-slung ambience rather than explore the evocative power it demonstrates all too infrequently.- Consequence
- Posted Nov 20, 2013
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Year Zero probably would have worked better as a more condensed EP featuring only the new material.- Consequence
- Posted Apr 3, 2012
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Rave Tapes sees Mogwai doing what they do best in the way they’ve always done it. For better or worse, this is archetypical Mogwai.- Consequence
- Posted Jan 21, 2014
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- Posted Sep 23, 2013
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If, like me, your hillbilly musical tastes lean toward bluegrass, you're likely to forget this one.- Consequence
- Posted Apr 26, 2011
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The best things Soldiers of Fortune have going for them are a palpable sense of energy and camaraderie. But after that ["Campus Swagger"], Early Risers gets a little too loose, a little too freewheeling to stay interesting as an LP.- Consequence
- Posted Nov 9, 2015
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CVI is a serviceable debut-with remarkable vocal performances-but Royal Thunder sounds caught between what it is (a blues-wielding powerhouse) and what it aspires to be (prog-metal escapism).- Consequence
- Posted Jul 6, 2012
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They're bombastic enough to drive home the acerbities Alexander lays down.- Consequence
- Posted Nov 6, 2012
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Think of it as maturing without growing up, and it works here on a handful of tracks.- Consequence
- Posted Apr 3, 2013
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1000 Days sounds like a Cory Hanson solo album and a stagnant development for Wand, who, instead of progressing toward a heavy psych sound patently their own, settle for a gentler, safer pop record.- Consequence
- Posted Sep 28, 2015
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Mount Moriah is ultimately a refreshing debut whose flaws can easily be excused as growing pains.- Consequence
- Posted Oct 1, 2012
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Skip A Sinking Stone is Lee’s most mature, thoughtful work yet, filled with complex reflection and meditation. That sense of calm also serves as the record’s biggest drawback, as it lacks the dramatic tension and sweeping heights that made songs like “Golden Wake” or “Advanced Falconry” so direct and impactful.- Consequence
- Posted May 18, 2016
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The resulting effort, Long Slow Dance, is a perfect example of time's true, unpredictable power, a collection of 12 songs that demonstrate true focus and dedication while displaying telltale signs of over-analysis and stagnation.- Consequence
- Posted Oct 29, 2012
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All told, it’s a mixed bag, but it’s a healthy, if occasionally wobbly, step into new territory.- Consequence
- Posted Jul 16, 2014
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Take Vodka and Ayahuasca as a testament to these guys' long-acquired mastery of their craft, even as the rhymes are generally less than striking.- Consequence
- Posted Jan 25, 2012
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Despite its lesser moments (forgivable, given the nature of the project), Shriek is a successful reinvention and hopefully a prelude of things to come as the band embarks on its new life.- Consequence
- Posted Apr 25, 2014
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The Khoshravesh brothers’ Iranian sound spices things up on a few tracks, but not enough to prompt multiple listens. Hansard’s passion seems to be lacking in the way he sings on most tracks, and that ends up being a letdown. Perhaps the experience of making the album was much more magical than the music that resulted from it.- Consequence
- Posted Apr 12, 2019
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