A Crow Left Of The Murder
by Incubus
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Feb 3, 2004
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Dot Music
    60
    There’s conceivably a great record still lurking inside this band but you’re going to have to wait just a bit longer to hear it.
  2. Mojo
    60
    Explores Incubus' inner jam band. [Feb 2004, p.94]
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  3. Blender
    60
    His bandmates... elevate Boyd's self-indulgent nonsense with rich noodling and searing flashes of metal. [Mar 2004, p.120]
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  5. Spin
    58
    Suddenly, these longtime collaborators seem like a mismatch worthy of Blind Date. [Mar 2004, p.95]
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  6. E! Online
    50
    Too much of the disc is filtered through clinical and slightly jazzy rock that renders it a tiny noise about nothing.
  7. Entertainment Weekly
    42
    Tuneless, torturously knotty prog-metal. [13 Feb 2004, p.72]
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  8. Logo
    40
    There’s little in the way of straightforward rock here[;] instead they have opted to renege on their commitment to flat-four crunch and embrace melodicism...and experimentalism.

Awards & Rankings

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#28 Most Discussed Album of 2004
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#99 Most Shared Album of 2004

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 103 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 103
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 103
  3. Negative: 7 out of 103
  1. DC19
    Apr 24, 2011
    10
    The most mature song writing out of any of their albums. Catchy and listenable while still completely new and interesting. Guitarist MikeThe most mature song writing out of any of their albums. Catchy and listenable while still completely new and interesting. Guitarist Mike Eizeninger's best playing is featured on this record as well as a great introduction to their new bassist.… Full Review »
  2. dan52484
    Oct 12, 2010
    10
    I really liked this album, very unique and colorful subjects. I wish all alternative music could be more like this! I can't believe thatI really liked this album, very unique and colorful subjects. I wish all alternative music could be more like this! I can't believe that people are hating on this album!… Full Review »
  3. ThomasB
    Jul 26, 2009
    9
    These reviews genuinely make me angry. "Too much of the disc is filtered through clinical and slightly jazzy rock that renders it a tiny These reviews genuinely make me angry. "Too much of the disc is filtered through clinical and slightly jazzy rock that renders it a tiny noise about nothing."? Since when did E! have any real legitimacy anyway? A baseless insult like "tuneless" is just infuriating to me. This album shows how beautiful a rock band can sound when they're willing to embrace jazz and experimentation. If there's any mediocrity it takes place in the writing of these reviewers.… Full Review »
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