Last of Our Kind
by The Darkness
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 4, 2015
    80
    The Darkness’ return to form is a welcome surprise in these apocalyptically drab times.
  2. AllMusic
    Jun 1, 2015
    80
    Last of Our Kind is the sound of a band unencumbered; it's an album that was probably as much fun to make as it is a joy to listen to.
  3. Kerrang!
    May 28, 2015
    80
    It might well be that The Darkness' finest moments are not behind them, after all. [30 May 2015, p.54]
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  5. Drowned In Sound
    May 29, 2015
    70
    This is the sound of a band fired-up and focused, and the result is a Darkness album to be proud of.
  6. Uncut
    May 28, 2015
    70
    There are reasons to cheer aside from survival--cultish single "Open Fire," "Mighty Wings" and the Rush-like title track. [Jul 2015, p.73]
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  7. Consequence
    Jun 4, 2015
    67
    Last of Our Kind is nothing groundbreaking, but it shakes the Earth with pumping fervor.
  8. NOW Magazine
    Jul 2, 2015
    60
    Their fourth, Last Of Our Kind, includes some formulaic hard rock, Cheap Trick and Starship apery and flat-out misses. But it has its moments, to be sure.
  9. Mojo
    Jun 10, 2015
    60
    There's nothing here to match their gonzo 2003 hit I Believe In A Thing Called Love.... But there's still laugh-out silliness. [Jul 2015, p.92]
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  10. Q Magazine
    May 28, 2015
    60
    Justin Hawkins' vocal histrionics can, at times grate, but for suckers of old-school guitar riffs and songs about the Viking invasion of East Anglia, there's much to enjoy. [Jul 2015, p.104]
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  11. Under The Radar
    Jul 14, 2015
    55
    This is their darkest record yet, but it's saved from drudgery by a heavier sound delivered with furious energy.
  12. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jun 10, 2015
    50
    It’s hard to knock stompers like ‘Roaring Waters’ either, but the vanilla title track and the plodding ‘Hammer & Tongs’, come off as cheesy, even for this lot.
  13. Magnet
    Jun 8, 2015
    40
    Last Of Our Kind has heavy and abrasive moments that are heavier and more abrasive than anything in The darkness discography. [No. 121, p.53]
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  14. Record Collector
    May 28, 2015
    40
    The band sorely lacks a frontman of true rock-god proportions to transcend the silliness.
  15. DIY Magazine
    May 29, 2015
    20
    Ultimately, it turns out The Darkness are at their worst when doing an impression of themselves, which is exactly what Last Of Our Kind is.

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
  1. spursfan2112
    Jun 9, 2015
    9
    Very enjoyable album!! One of the first in a while that I could listen from start to finish. My favorite songs on the album are Barbarian,Very enjoyable album!! One of the first in a while that I could listen from start to finish. My favorite songs on the album are Barbarian, Open Fire, Roaring Waters and Mudslide.… Full Review »
  2. Alfie18
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    Fantastic return to form. Open Fire, Barbarian, Last Of Our Kind are supreme. Rest of the album are all really good as well with Sarah O'Fantastic return to form. Open Fire, Barbarian, Last Of Our Kind are supreme. Rest of the album are all really good as well with Sarah O' Sarah, Mudslide, Hammer & Tongs and Roaring Waters are also worth a listen.… Full Review »
  3. Neptar
    Feb 1, 2017
    9
    This album will never be as popular as Permission to land but it's still a great album. This album is the darkness really sticking to whatThis album will never be as popular as Permission to land but it's still a great album. This album is the darkness really sticking to what they love rather than bowing down to the pressure of producing something that will chart. Some brilliant guitar work on this album, some of the riffs are infectious and as always some nice solos that are not overkill but really add to the songs. You need to listen to the album a few times to really appreciate it in my opinion.… Full Review »
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