Hellfire
by Black Midi
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 38
  3. Negative: 2 out of 38
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  1. Stillwaetr
    Jul 6, 2023
    3
    The only good part about the album is the instrumentals. This sounds like they threw in random loud noises and called it "experimental". Some songs like "Eat Men Eat" actually sound coherent unlike most songs on the album, however I would never willingly go back and listen again.

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. PopMatters
    Sep 8, 2022
    80
    With their third LP, Black Midi continue to put out adventurous and challenging music that keeps listeners on the tips of their toes.
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  2. AllMusic
    Aug 11, 2022
    70
    2021's Cavalcade found the group exploring a lushly orchestrated avant-prog sound, switching between spiky, angular workouts and softer, more patient compositions. Hellfire moves further in this direction, but with a greater sense of showmanship.
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  3. Clash Music
    Jul 18, 2022
    80
    ‘Hellfire’ is at once goofy and high brow. A volcanic eruption of serious silliness.
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