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AFI (The Blood Album)
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

  • Summary: The 10th full-length studio release for the alternative rock quartet was produced by band guitarist, Jade Puget, with co-production by Matt Hyde.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Kerrang!
    Jan 12, 2017
    100
    You better get ready to start your "Best Albums of 2017" list--a serious contender has arrived. [7 Jan 2017, p.52]
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  2. The A.V. Club
    Jan 20, 2017
    83
    Although AFI (The Blood Album) doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it doesn’t need to: The record illustrates that the members of AFI are deeply committed to forward motion, and remain as fired up now as they were 25 years ago.
  3. AllMusic
    Jan 19, 2017
    80
    There's certainly enough here to prove that post-Nitro AFI are a better and stronger group, unafraid to continue pushing their sound with each release.
  4. Rock Sound
    Jan 13, 2017
    70
    This is the sound of a band re-discovering the aggression that made them so great in the first place, and applying it ably to their new template.
  5. Drowned In Sound
    Jan 25, 2017
    70
    AFI has little in the way of stumbles and no real clunkers to speak of, but a sense of familiarity and repetition creep in before the finish. It’s not enough to tarnish the gems but a greater commitment to ruthlessness would have been welcome.
  6. Clash Music
    Jan 25, 2017
    70
    Tracks such as ‘Aurelia’ and ‘Feed From The Floor’ harbour familiar macabre theatrics, though this time they feel more matured and far less overwrought than in previous offerings.
  7. Pitchfork
    Jan 12, 2017
    50
    At least half of The Blood Album’s songs feel virtually interchangeable and the other half sound like AFI wrote this stuff in the time it takes to play it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. Saudade777
    Jan 23, 2017
    10
    AFI's self-titled (The Blood Album) is a bloody beautiful, and brilliant album. From front to back, this may be AFI's best album since SingAFI's self-titled (The Blood Album) is a bloody beautiful, and brilliant album. From front to back, this may be AFI's best album since Sing the Sorrow, and I predict will be on many BEST OF 2017 lists. I honestly enjoy growing and evolving with a band, and have the upmost respect for bands that are willing to experiment, and follow their muse in creating what is right for them at the time. It took me 2 complete listens to recognize and appreciate the record, and am proud to say 'I LOVE IT!', and that AFI (The Blood Album) is a true Masterpiece, in my opinion; and that it will be bring me comfort for many years to come. Enjoy the Bloodiness!… Expand
  2. himynameisart
    Jan 24, 2017
    9
    AFI is back! Well kinda.... at least Sing the Sorrow vibes are. I didn't care for Burials, the dark slow songs were meh, couldn't get into it.AFI is back! Well kinda.... at least Sing the Sorrow vibes are. I didn't care for Burials, the dark slow songs were meh, couldn't get into it. Crash Love was mediocre at best with about 2 songs i actually liked. The Blood Album imo is their best work since 2003. Really dig it. Snow Cats, Hidden Knives, Aurelia and Pink Eyes are my favorites but of course the whole album as a whole is really good! Hope they continue with this sound instead of their Burials sound.… Expand
  4. Earlycuyler
    Mar 13, 2023
    8
    Easily my favorite AFI record. This is an enjoyable listen from start to finish
  5. silico
    Mar 9, 2017
    5
    Despite their years of experience, AFI's self-titled effort consists of catchy-melodic choruses and rhythmical performances within a pile ofDespite their years of experience, AFI's self-titled effort consists of catchy-melodic choruses and rhythmical performances within a pile of songs which never seem to reach their full potential. A fun, yet ultimately disappointing effort that lacks both energy and effort - it sounds as subtle as its unveiling and release.

    Album highlight: Snow Cats    … Expand
  6. domotime2
    Jan 30, 2017
    4
    Without Davey's screams, you realize how boring AFI can be . Even their best songs like Still a Stranger, Aurilia, or Pink Eyes are stillWithout Davey's screams, you realize how boring AFI can be . Even their best songs like Still a Stranger, Aurilia, or Pink Eyes are still lacking that raw Havok scream. i can't tell you how many chours's would be infinitely better with a 'rawwwwwwwwwr'. Sorry guys, blood album is skippable.… Expand
  7. ourtimehascome
    Feb 12, 2017
    3
    The rhythm section of bassist + drummer are still fantastic, committing to punk sounds not present on their recent albums. Unfortunately,The rhythm section of bassist + drummer are still fantastic, committing to punk sounds not present on their recent albums. Unfortunately, there isn't anything worth exploring or listening to compared to their first few albums. Furthermore, there is a disconnect between the musicians playing. It's as if Jade & Havok are on their own, playing to a different crowd, with different sensibilities. They've obviously spent too much time together to mesh well with the rest of the band.… Expand
  8. jbrownsts
    Apr 3, 2017
    1
    Do another punk album...just one, for **** sake you, have more fans then those you've garnered since StS... 1 point cause they are stillDo another punk album...just one, for **** sake you, have more fans then those you've garnered since StS... 1 point cause they are still together, and that's the only possibility of it ever happening.… Expand

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