Feral Roots
by Rival Sons
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jan 25, 2019
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Exclaim
    Jan 28, 2019
    60
    Rival Sons are a great band with a great sound; the only thing they're guilty of is doing what they do really well, but then exhausting it over and over again.
  2. Mojo
    Jan 24, 2019
    60
    The band's sixth album, while still oddly uneven, features some of their finest work to date. [Mar 2019, p.92]
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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Bluesifer
    Sep 9, 2019
    9
    Just a terrific rock album! I have never listened to Rival Sons' music before, so I can't review it based on their earlier work, but thisJust a terrific rock album! I have never listened to Rival Sons' music before, so I can't review it based on their earlier work, but this album took me by surprise. Every song was compelling in one way or another and the musicianship is tremendous! By far one of the best albums of the year!… Full Review »
  2. Mayfieldja
    Feb 8, 2019
    5
    What we have here is good ole’ fashion southern style rock n roll. Rival Sons have some pretty solid moments in instrumentation, specificallyWhat we have here is good ole’ fashion southern style rock n roll. Rival Sons have some pretty solid moments in instrumentation, specifically in their percussion and guitar work. Unfortunately, this is offset at times with generic riffs and lyrics that come together like a mad-lib of cliche rock sentiments. The titular track is absolutely brilliant but this album is severely unbalanced in terms of quality. 5.5 out of 10
    Tracks to enjoy: “Feral Roots” & “Imperial Joy”    … Full Review »
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