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Blue Record
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87

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 52 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length album for the Georgia-based rock band is its first with new guitarist Peter Adams.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Alternative Press
    90
    Blue Record truly depicts a band at the peak of their powers. [Nov 2009, p.106]
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  2. AllMusic
    90
    This is a ferocious album that's not afraid to be genuinely beautiful. One of the best hard rock releases of 2009.
  3. Pitchfork
    85
    Complex enough to reward repetitive listening and compact enough to encourage it, Blue Record is one of the year's most generous hours.
  4. Mojo
    80
    Baroness's second full-length somehow tops their powerhouse debut for riffs, songwriting and cohesiveness. [Feb 2010, p. 101]
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  5. Dusted Magazine
    80
    I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s an overarching concept. It doesn’t matter one way or another. It’s a gallop from start to finish. Blue Record is going to be hard to top.
  6. PopMatters
    80
    Baroness simply lets the songs do their thing, never beating us over the head, never pandering, and in so doing, they’ve created a surprisingly adventurous album, further establishing their position as one of the finest, not to mention likeable bands in America these days.
  7. The Boston Phoenix
    75
    Here, as on Red Album, they keep finding new ways to make old Black Sabbath tricks seem fresh.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. piercerules86
    Jun 29, 2011
    10
    This album is unbelievable. I am not a big metal fan at all, I typically dislike the hardcore vocals of most bands; however, Baroness hasThis album is unbelievable. I am not a big metal fan at all, I typically dislike the hardcore vocals of most bands; however, Baroness has managed to make their vocals fit in perfectly with their music along with the beautifully composed music. Listening through the album in its proper order and progression also adds to the epic nature of the album. It is one of my favorite albums ever.… Expand
  2. CarterH
    Nov 30, 2009
    10
    Awesome album. Not the biggest metal fan out there, I merely dabble. This album, however, remained in my car player for the better part of Awesome album. Not the biggest metal fan out there, I merely dabble. This album, however, remained in my car player for the better part of (coming on) two months. At points I feel like I'm listening to a Pink Floyd song, moments later I remember "Thats right! Sludge metal, not classic rock!"… Expand
  4. GabrielC
    Oct 19, 2009
    10
    Masterpiece!
  5. JessD
    Dec 1, 2009
    10
    Beautiful, epic release from start to finish and start again.
  6. DustinC
    Oct 16, 2009
    9
    in so many words, this is Mastodon lite. Which is still pretty freaking fantastic.
  7. SteveM
    Nov 19, 2009
    9
    Great album. I'm wondering why Metacritic won't pick up one more review of it so it will qualify for the Best Of 2009 list? Great album. I'm wondering why Metacritic won't pick up one more review of it so it will qualify for the Best Of 2009 list? They've been sitting at 6 reviews for awhile, and there are other reviews out there that could be referenced.… Expand
  8. MikeC
    Dec 4, 2009
    6
    Poor song-writing damages what could have a been a fine album.

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