Death Magic
by HEALTH
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 39
  3. Negative: 2 out of 39
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  1. atmosphericrex
    Aug 14, 2015
    6
    This albums conveys feelings analogous to what I'd imagine getting shot would feel like. But not getting shot in a tragic way, more of the getting shot in an action movie as the film goes in and out of slow-motion with a huge amount of quentin-tarantino-esque fake blood sort of way.
  2. clem666
    May 31, 2021
    6
    Rather 5.5 out of 10. I have rarely listened to a project like this, where each piece seems to have its own place and texture, but still where in the end, the strong impression of having listened to a one-dimensional work grips me to the core. Jake Duzsik's voice becomes boring as his tone always remains in the same tone throughout the album. Especially for the singing parts, I very oftenRather 5.5 out of 10. I have rarely listened to a project like this, where each piece seems to have its own place and texture, but still where in the end, the strong impression of having listened to a one-dimensional work grips me to the core. Jake Duzsik's voice becomes boring as his tone always remains in the same tone throughout the album. Especially for the singing parts, I very often had the impression that a woman's voice was missing. This could have brought a bit more variety.

    Unfortunately it goes the same for the production. It is impossible to call it totally tasteless but I still felt like it was missing some things here and there. I agree with Paul Mardles of 'The Observer (UK), The Guardian' when he writes that 'when they let a little light in, they are almost interesting'. The instrumentals on 'Death Magic' lack grandeur and prestige, they really fall flat while the songs follow one after the other, with a similar atmosphere and mood. So this LP kind of polarize my opinions: I think what the band did is great but yeah, I feel like the just showcased only one of their special abilities. I definitely wanted more.    … Expand

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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Dusted Magazine
    Dec 7, 2015
    80
    More than nihilism, the songs on Death Magic ultimately resolve that what’s important is loving and understanding each other because there’s nothing else. Going in that direction at the same time as their songs go in a much more immediately ingratiating one is a bold move for HEALTH, and here it pays off.
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  2. Pretty Much Amazing
    Aug 27, 2015
    33
    The end result is 40 minutes of music that drain the listener’s energy and will.
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  3. PopMatters
    Aug 12, 2015
    70
    For once, the band’s chemistry between melody and noise is the driving force of their sound, and for every beautiful moment that pops out of the record, there’s another disturbing or uncomfortable one to match it.
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