Here Come the Runts
by AWOLNATION
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 41
  3. Negative: 3 out of 41
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  1. 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 Runts and Miracle Man. Very good but not groud breaking. The effort is obvious, as they are definately not just going through the motions.
  2. Mygrandpadiedjk
    Feb 3, 2018
    9
    Most underrated band in the world is back with their best album yet. Solid 9 out of 10
  3. 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, jealous Baffoon, Seven Sticks of Dynamite). Solid 8.
  4. 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. 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 shouldTHIS 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
  5. BrennanH
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    An amazing cohesive album that really pushes what it’s going for. Every song on here is fantastic.

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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Kerrang!
    Feb 2, 2018
    40
    Scattershot. [20 Jan 2018, p.53]
  2. The A.V. Club
    Feb 2, 2018
    83
    The variety of genres here impresses the most.
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  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.
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