Cult
by Bayside
  • Record Label: Hopeless
  • Release Date: Feb 18, 2014
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Feb 20, 2014
    83
    Cult unleashes some of the band's tastiest riffs and strongest songs yet while broadening Bayside's musical palate.
  2. Kerrang!
    Mar 10, 2014
    80
    Cult doesn't rock the boat so much as reinforce it against any potential wear and tear, with Bayside never sounding so fired up. [8 Feb 2014, p.54]
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  3. AllMusic
    Feb 20, 2014
    80
    While fans will appreciate a self-aware look behind the curtain, there's enough raw energy and emotion here to hook in plenty of newcomers.
  5. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Feb 20, 2014
    80
    The set of tracks cultivated here flows organically and with an emotional tug that draws more than just nostalgia. They're stomping on the terrain again and doing so with a vociferous sound and one that they should be very fucking proud.
  6. Alternative Press
    Feb 20, 2014
    70
    Cult at times feels cut from the same cloth as 2007's Walking Wounded. [Mar 2014, p.87]
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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. josh72m
    Jun 12, 2014
    9
    Ranieri's voice is sexier than ever. His self-aware lyrics ("If I ever learnt to love myself I'd soon be out of work") are captivating.Ranieri's voice is sexier than ever. His self-aware lyrics ("If I ever learnt to love myself I'd soon be out of work") are captivating. O'Shea's lead guitar is delightful. And it's short, so it plays like one giant rocking blast.… Full Review »
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