8
by Incubus
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Apr 21, 2017
Metascore
45

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
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  1. AllMusic
    Apr 21, 2017
    60
    Later cuts like "Love in the Time of Surveillance" and the nervy, angsty closer reveal some decidedly complex layers of sonic architecture. Toss in the requisite instrumental, the all-atmosphere "Make No Sound in the Digital Forest," and you've got a pretty solid Incubus record in your hands, albeit one that won't win over any of the group's detractors.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Apr 21, 2017
    50
    Too many songs get halfway there, starting promisingly, then petering out quickly.
  3. Consequence
    Apr 21, 2017
    50
    An outing as plain as its title. It is the band’s most consistent album in years, never dipping into any true clinkers but never approaching anything close to a risk either.
  5. Kerrang!
    May 11, 2017
    40
    8 isn't terrible, but it is boring, which is much worse. [13 May 2017, p.51]
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  6. The Guardian
    Apr 21, 2017
    40
    Brandon Boyd and boys’ eighth album continues a progression away from the breakdowns and record-scratches of their early years and towards something closer to stadium-baiting modern rock in the mould of, say, Train. Indeed, there’s even the faint whiff of the Sheeran on a few of the big ballads here.
  7. No Ripcord
    May 17, 2017
    30
    There’s barely any turntable work, just vanilla rock that once you’ve heard once you’ve heard it a million times. ... Incubus have un-made themselves.
  8. Sputnikmusic
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    Every song is so utterly devoid of energy, like they've released a record composed of the spaces between the notes in all their previous work.

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User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 40
  3. Negative: 8 out of 40
  1. sratomasfer
    Apr 24, 2017
    2
    8 is a plain and uninspiring album that will be forgotten in a year. Its kind of sad to see this happen. They don't bring anything new to the8 is a plain and uninspiring album that will be forgotten in a year. Its kind of sad to see this happen. They don't bring anything new to the table and don't capitalize on any stylistic details they've used before. Really, this is just a boring snoozefest.… Full Review »
  2. A7sus4
    Apr 26, 2017
    7
    Nothing ground breaking, but a pretty solid entry into their discography. The negative reviews must be about something other than the music,Nothing ground breaking, but a pretty solid entry into their discography. The negative reviews must be about something other than the music, which overall, IMO, is focused, well written, and catchy. Comments about it lacking energy or inspiration are frankly just off the mark. Is it "essential"? Idk, it's latter career Incubus, make of it what you will. All-in-all it's an enjoyable listen straight through that'll make for a great summer album.… Full Review »
  3. Relytf
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    I have grown to adore this album. Once you really give it a thorough listen, you will have difficulty keeping it off repeat and singing alongI have grown to adore this album. Once you really give it a thorough listen, you will have difficulty keeping it off repeat and singing along as I have. Incubus has never disappointed and I don't see that happening anytime soon.… Full Review »
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