Black Metal
by Dean Blunt
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. The Guardian
    Nov 3, 2014
    60
    It’s so opaque that it feels as if there’s no way in, as if it’s enveloped in a fug of weed smoke so dense as to obscure what lies at the centre. Concepts of good or bad don’t really apply here: Black Metal simply is.
  2. AllMusic
    Nov 3, 2014
    50
    A large portion of Black Metal resembles the kind of lo-fi, quantity-over-quality, solitary works of eccentrics who would have been at home in the mid- to late '80s on labels like Factory Benelux, Creation, or, well, Rough Trade.
  3. musicOMH.com
    Nov 3, 2014
    50
    What is surely one of the year’s most frustrating releases.

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. NickCummer
    Feb 4, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. In an era where baroque pop has faded out of the picture, we are reminded why the genre at least still exists in this poetic tale of today's pop culture environment.

    Favorite Tracks: LUSH, 50 CENT, MOLLY & AQUAFINA, FOREVER

    Least Favorite Track: X    … Full Review »
  2. blntsntky
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    The best pop album of all time. Every song is beautiful, soulful, or energetic, and never fail to entertain.
  3. Jackson777
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Enjoyed almost every song in this album. The album has beautiful instrumentals and Dean has a unique voice in my opinion. Will definitely buyEnjoyed almost every song in this album. The album has beautiful instrumentals and Dean has a unique voice in my opinion. Will definitely buy this one day once I get around to finding a vinyl or cd copy, listening to this was a fun experience overall and I highly recommend you listen to this great pop album.… Full Review »
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