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Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

  • Summary: The first studio release in 17 years for the Texas post-hardcore rock band was produced by Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Rich Costey.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    May 4, 2017
    90
    In.ter a.li.a is better than we dreamed it could be. Prepare to fall in love all over again.
  2. Rock Sound
    Apr 28, 2017
    80
    Noticeably less refined than the aforementioned masterpiece, ‘Pendulum In A Peasant Dress’, ‘Tilting At The Univendor’ and ‘Torrentially Cutshaw’ are part of a breathlessly jagged, abrasive, unruly and punk as fuck whole.
  3. DIY Magazine
    May 9, 2017
    80
    Reinvigorated after a so-so initial comeback in 2012, and with their notorious fire burning once again, ‘in•ter a•li•a’ sees At The Drive In returning with an album that’s worthy of standing shoulder to shoulder alongside their revered back catalogue.
  4. Punknews.org (Staff)
    May 5, 2017
    70
    If I hadn't heard ROC, this album would have probably gotten a half-star more, but as it stands it's just above decent.
  5. The 405
    May 19, 2017
    65
    What makes that record sound so left-field is Cedric’s all over the place vocals and Ross Robinson’s infamously loud production.
  6. The Quietus
    May 4, 2017
    60
    Inter Alia is a disappointing return to the saddle, expressed with awkward confidence and bravado by the band seemingly misremembering itself.
  7. The A.V. Club
    May 10, 2017
    25
    Inter Alia sounds unmistakably bored with itself.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. CiphirSol
    May 6, 2017
    10
    I don't think you're going to get anything constructive from the critics (Critics have never been overly warm to AtDI anyway) just bashingI don't think you're going to get anything constructive from the critics (Critics have never been overly warm to AtDI anyway) just bashing this record. I'd go in with an open mind and give it a shot. This album ended up impressing me track-for-track. Cedric and Omar are exceptional.… Expand
  2. FIghtDucksFIght
    May 6, 2017
    9
    Extremely surprised to see the aggregate score of 74. I was really REALLY impressed with it. Everyone sees art differently so no need toExtremely surprised to see the aggregate score of 74. I was really REALLY impressed with it. Everyone sees art differently so no need to bother trying to tell you why it surprised me far more than I expected. I do not want to limit things to being post-hardcore or alternaspazhigh-pitch. If you enjoy aggressive music with guitars, give this a shot regardless of what you may have thought about the band a decade ago. I definitely miss the vocals of former guitarist/singer and Sparta frontman Jim Ward.… Expand
  4. urrsula
    May 8, 2017
    9
    If you think this is one of those lame "comeback" albums, do yourself a favor and have a listen. They deserve more than a lukewarm rating forIf you think this is one of those lame "comeback" albums, do yourself a favor and have a listen. They deserve more than a lukewarm rating for their courage to go all in and pack so much energy in this album.… Expand
  5. fragmentor
    May 5, 2017
    9
    Omar and Cedric didn't forget how to make post-hardcore. And I think you don't need more recommendation. It's fresh, it's crazy, it'sOmar and Cedric didn't forget how to make post-hardcore. And I think you don't need more recommendation. It's fresh, it's crazy, it's psychedelic, and it's packed with incredible amounts of energy. If you liked their old records, you will love this album!… Expand
  6. Music_Observer
    Jun 8, 2017
    7
    Although the overall sound blended together a bit too much and emphasized virtuosity over style, the engaging countermelodies and harmonicAlthough the overall sound blended together a bit too much and emphasized virtuosity over style, the engaging countermelodies and harmonic rhythm makes this a worthwhile listen for hardcore fans. My Score: 125/180 (Good) = 6.9/10… Expand
  7. fah_cue
    May 8, 2017
    3
    After a couple listen, I greatly dislike the production.
    So clean and vocal heavy. No bang and intensity. Absolutely zero noise and    After a couple listen, I greatly dislike the production.
    So clean and vocal heavy. No bang and intensity. Absolutely zero noise and "weirdness". Cedric no longer yells and screams :(. I really want to like this album, but I just didn't.    … Collapse

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