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Here Come the Runts
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

  • Summary: The third full-length release for the Los Angeles alternative rock band was produced and recorded by its frontman, Aaron Bruno.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. The A.V. Club
    Feb 2, 2018
    83
    The variety of genres here impresses the most.
  2. Classic Rock Magazine
    Feb 2, 2018
    80
    Since nothing has come close to emulating Sail’s sales, it’s easy to dismiss Awolnation as one-hit wonders; Here Come The Runts shows what a mistake that would be.
  3. AllMusic
    Feb 2, 2018
    60
    Here Come the Runts doesn't shine or resonate like Awolnation's previous material, though it is quite clear that Aaron Bruno's songwriting abilities are understated. His penchant for effortlessly combining bright melody and harmony with gritty distortion and towering walls of sound never ceases to entertain.
  4. Kerrang!
    Feb 2, 2018
    40
    Scattershot. [20 Jan 2018, p.53]
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  1. BrennanH
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    An amazing cohesive album that really pushes what it’s going for. Every song on here is fantastic.
  2. aport
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    THIS is the album where Aaron shows who he is. Anything he has done up until this point shows on this album and it is perfect in my opinion.THIS is the album where Aaron shows who he is. Anything he has done up until this point shows on this album and it is perfect in my opinion. AWOL has created a sound that is genre-less and because of that they will always be the "runts" or "underdogs", but boy does he do it well! Every musician he has he to support him has been super talented and helps take his ideas to where they should be. This album is a 10 for me.… Expand
  4. Mygrandpadiedjk
    Feb 3, 2018
    9
    Most underrated band in the world is back with their best album yet. Solid 9 out of 10
  5. ramen
    Feb 3, 2018
    8
    A fairly solid rock album from Aaron and company. Although there are some weak spots throughout, a good majority are amazing songs (Passion,A fairly solid rock album from Aaron and company. Although there are some weak spots throughout, a good majority are amazing songs (Passion, jealous Baffoon, Seven Sticks of Dynamite). Solid 8.… Expand
  6. rudster1138
    Feb 7, 2018
    7
    Very good album. A lot of variety of sounds and tempo changes. Shout out to some strong drumming as well, specifically Here Come the RuntsVery good album. A lot of variety of sounds and tempo changes. Shout out to some strong drumming as well, specifically Here Come the Runts and Miracle Man. Very good but not groud breaking. The effort is obvious, as they are definately not just going through the motions.… Expand

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