Break the Spell
by Daughtry
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Nov 21, 2011
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. PopMatters
    Jan 9, 2012
    60
    Terrific songwriting and clean, polished production.
  2. American Songwriter
    Nov 30, 2011
    50
    Regrettably, Break The Spell never fulfills its mission of delivering an unabashed rock effort and genuine nuggets of musical magic are few and far between.
  3. Boston Globe
    Nov 22, 2011
    40
    Unlike Nickelback, Daughtry offers recognizable human emotions, even if they are rendered clumsily.

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User Score
3.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 48
  3. Negative: 25 out of 48
  1. Berik
    Jan 17, 2019
    9
    I was already impressed by the performances of Daughtry, but with Break the Spell they show how to innovate on their existing style of music.I was already impressed by the performances of Daughtry, but with Break the Spell they show how to innovate on their existing style of music. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the songs on this album, showing growth in their skills. I give this album a 9/10.

    My minus point goes to not including the bonus tracks on the standard album. That's just a **** practice.    … Full Review »
  2. Gloznichso
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    This Album is as good as his previous ones. Decent lyrics, very strong voice. Nothing really revolutionary but I love this kind of music.This Album is as good as his previous ones. Decent lyrics, very strong voice. Nothing really revolutionary but I love this kind of music. Would be great to hear sth like this again nowadays....… Full Review »
  3. HMW
    Mar 7, 2012
    10
    This is an awesome CD. I loves all the songs. My favorite songs are Crawling Back To You, Spaceship, Break The Spell, and Outta My Head. ThisThis is an awesome CD. I loves all the songs. My favorite songs are Crawling Back To You, Spaceship, Break The Spell, and Outta My Head. This album is a must buy. I would get the deluxe edition because it was 4 more songs and they are very good also.… Full Review »
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