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Bodies
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6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

  • Summary: The 11th full-length studio release for the California rock quartet led by Davey Havok was produced by the band's guitarist, Jade Puget.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    Jun 11, 2021
    80
    Bodies is one of the stronger offerings from AFI's late era, stirring both the physical and emotional with urgency and heart.
  2. DIY Magazine
    Jun 11, 2021
    80
    In fully embracing theatrics, their new wave leanings, and the unquestionable punk legacy, the band have landed on a sound both contemporary and unmistakably theirs.
  3. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 11, 2021
    70
    An elegant set of sweeping rock anthems, not a rough edge to be found, and yet there' soul amid the aural perfection. [Jul 2021, p.85]
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  4. Kerrang!
    Jun 11, 2021
    60
    The band’s desire to suffuse their sound with new tones and textures is admirable and frequently pays dividends, but there are moments when that drive to evolve leads them to either cleave too close to other bands or stray too far from their own fundamentals.
  5. Sputnikmusic
    Jun 14, 2021
    60
    Bodies is a well put together album that will appease hungry fans, but it's not the injection of life that AFI so desperately needs at this stage of its career.
  6. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Jun 18, 2021
    50
    Ultimately, it feels like too much is crammed in and AFI can't tell if they want to go pop, goth, retro or symphonic. And with something that schizophrenic, it undercuts a lot of what could have been diamonds in the rough.
  7. Exclaim
    Jun 11, 2021
    30
    With Bodies, they sound lost without an identity. There's barely anything that's exciting or memorable, and when it surprises, it's only in the wrong ways. The band sounds about 30 years less experienced than they are.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. TRIPLED
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    This is my favorite album of theirs since Decemberunderground. It felt like they were stuck retreading themselves the past few albums and withThis is my favorite album of theirs since Decemberunderground. It felt like they were stuck retreading themselves the past few albums and with this one they finally found a new sound. Its probably their most varied sounding record, while still managing to have a cohesive theme throughout.… Expand
  2. redfox_seattle
    Jun 15, 2021
    8
    An interesting but inviting new direction in AFI's sound. Considering that even their early work was very influenced by a darker new waveAn interesting but inviting new direction in AFI's sound. Considering that even their early work was very influenced by a darker new wave sound, it's maybe not a surprise to hear this direction. It's unmistakably AFI, and the songs pop with creativity and emotion. Perhaps their most conscious stylistic change since Sing the Sorrow, and the production quality just pops. Adam Carson's drumming shines especially.… Expand
  4. KatanaJoe89
    Aug 5, 2021
    8
    Definitely their greatest album since Decemberunderground. It has a lovely 1980's Talk Talk-esque upbeat pop sound to it with elements ofDefinitely their greatest album since Decemberunderground. It has a lovely 1980's Talk Talk-esque upbeat pop sound to it with elements of their Gothic punk background shining through. Many songs here that will likely get stuck in your head… Expand
  5. RyanScrews
    Jul 5, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I found this album to be incredibly boring and all around disappointing. Aside from some good riffs and some interesting production choices the album just came off as hollow.… Expand
  6. Yourmumsbills
    Jul 25, 2021
    0
    I think the members of AFI now have so many side project bands that they have no idea what AFI actually is as a band. This record is awful.I think the members of AFI now have so many side project bands that they have no idea what AFI actually is as a band. This record is awful. The music is bland and overproduced and the lyrics sound like they were written by a 15 year old. Sad thing is i actually enjoyed the last record. But Bodies is truly terrible.… Expand