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Beyond Good & Evil
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 31 Ratings

  • Summary: Ian Astbury & Co. return with their first album of new material since 1994.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    On their comeback record, Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy actually make a surprising stab at respectability, once again merging big hooks and big rawk. [8 Jun 2001, p.76]
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  2. Mojo
    80
    The album might almost be a study in stretching the limits of silliness, cliche and old-school rock'n'roll unreconstruction... [Jul 2001, p.114]
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  3. Dot Music
    70
    Whether they can co-exist with today's nu breed is another question entirely, but 'Beyond Good And Evil' just about overcomes its sameyness and provides enough flashes of what made them special in the first place to justify their continued existence.
  4. Q Magazine
    60
    For the most part, Beyond Good & Evil roots itself between Metallica, nu-metal and the slightly psychedelic ambience of '85's Love: the band's pre-metal apex. [Aug 2001, p.124]
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  5. Rolling Stone
    60
    Beyond Good and Evil shakes with vitality.
  6. Magnet
    10
    Wow, is Beyond Good And Evil bad. Thudding, empty albums about nothing, held together with some of the worst guitar solos since late-'80s Lou Reed. [#51, p.90]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. [Anonymous]
    Jul 2, 2001
    10
    This album is the BEST
  2. tkobird
    Oct 4, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muscular, groove-laden, heavy, spiritual. Seriously underrated album by an iconic band.… Expand
  4. ZackB.
    Aug 19, 2001
    10
    The best rock album of the last 10 years. Just incredible!!!! It is such a relief too have such a strong confident album to listen to... as The best rock album of the last 10 years. Just incredible!!!! It is such a relief too have such a strong confident album to listen to... as opposed to other rock albums with lyrics filled with self doubt and blame others for things. Beyond Good and Evil is an instant Cult classic… Expand
  5. MarcoA.
    Aug 27, 2001
    10
    The Cult is more then welcome back. The truth is they probably deliver us the best rock album in almost a decade. What an awesome comeback, The Cult is more then welcome back. The truth is they probably deliver us the best rock album in almost a decade. What an awesome comeback, they really have done a great job, weldone guys! The sound is heavier then ever with the power of Electric, the spiritualism and goth of Love and the polish of Sonic Temple. The more you listen to it the more you love it. Fans, don´t worry about the state of today´s rock, here is the stuff you must stick to. Now´s the time for the music listeners (and reviewers) to give the most respectful credit and attention to The Cult, they deserve it!!! … Expand
  6. Justin
    Apr 12, 2006
    10
    Obvious classics first time you here this are Rise, True Believers and Breathe. Don't forget to really listen to Ashes & Ghosts, The Obvious classics first time you here this are Rise, True Believers and Breathe. Don't forget to really listen to Ashes & Ghosts, The Saint & Shape The Sky though.....Best Rock Album in 10 years!… Expand
  7. augustc
    Jun 10, 2005
    9
    Fantastic CD. IOne of the best rock records of the year. I love "American gothic", "ashes and ghosts", "saint" and "Shape the sky"
  8. DSALES
    Nov 29, 2019
    9
    Really is Beyond Good And Evil, the guitars are perfect, modern and edgy, giving ambiance to the song, along with powerful vocals, I'm not aReally is Beyond Good And Evil, the guitars are perfect, modern and edgy, giving ambiance to the song, along with powerful vocals, I'm not a fan of the band, but this one is a really underrated album, that got a little unnoticed, but good songs are eternal, this is why right now in 2019 I'm listening to this album, it's still modern… Expand

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