Food for Worms
by Shame
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Ricko
    Aug 7, 2023
    8
    3 albums in and Shame have established themselves as one of the best indie rock/post punk bands of the last 5 years. "Food For Worms" mixes the relative polish of their debut with the rawer sound of their incredible follow up "Drunk Tank Pink" without necessarily building on what they have done before. While I continue to enjoy the album, so far it is my least favourite of their 3 albums3 albums in and Shame have established themselves as one of the best indie rock/post punk bands of the last 5 years. "Food For Worms" mixes the relative polish of their debut with the rawer sound of their incredible follow up "Drunk Tank Pink" without necessarily building on what they have done before. While I continue to enjoy the album, so far it is my least favourite of their 3 albums and seems to lack the hooks of the previous efforts. This is less frantic and the songs break down too often I'm thinking it might be more of a grower and will reveal more layers with further listens.… Expand

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. The Observer (UK)
    Mar 6, 2023
    60
    A small step back in the right direction, but at times they still sound somewhat leaden.
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  2. Beats Per Minute
    Feb 28, 2023
    83
    Food for Worms‘ greatest strength is to chronicle how incredible it can feel to be in the presence of this band, at this moment. It feels as if you could almost reach out and touch them, rip open their shirts and feel their sweat.
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  3. Under The Radar
    Feb 28, 2023
    80
    Food For Worms is a dark, deeply felt album that resonates even at its most frantic and obscure.
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