Liberation Transmission
by Lostprophets
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Jun 27, 2006
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 50
  3. Negative: 5 out of 50

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  1. Norman
    Jun 28, 2006
    2
    Boring over the top highschool metal for kids between the 12 and 16 years old.
  2. ChrisN
    Apr 27, 2008
    5
    After Start something and The Fake Sound of Progress this album seems like a major step down. I used to go to LProphets to get pumped but they've changed both their look and their sound and I don't like the change
  3. DaveC
    Jul 30, 2006
    2
    Why were they born?
  4. RyanC
    Jan 12, 2007
    10
    this is the best cd i have. all the songs on it are great.
  5. whatthe...babe
    Jan 8, 2007
    8
    Different but still good, I would enjoy if the old lostprophets came back a little bit.
  6. HeatherK
    Oct 5, 2006
    10
    I love everything about them
  7. DaniD
    Jul 21, 2006
    8
    Overall a great album, something very unexpected was the change in tone n pace of the album in comparrison to SS. SS had great fast-oaced, heavier tracks such as We are godzilla, you are japan n start something. yet this album slows the pace down a bit n brings it down a notch in terms of heaviness. I found that a pleasant change but still a bit dissappointing as I have always loved the Overall a great album, something very unexpected was the change in tone n pace of the album in comparrison to SS. SS had great fast-oaced, heavier tracks such as We are godzilla, you are japan n start something. yet this album slows the pace down a bit n brings it down a notch in terms of heaviness. I found that a pleasant change but still a bit dissappointing as I have always loved the heavy prophets. best track is deffinately rooftops, its like the next installment to possibly their best n most famous hit, last train home, n so it means great success. loses points for loss in pace n heaviness but gains points for lyrics and overall music. "prophet fans will love.… Expand
  8. RonyK
    Jul 24, 2006
    6
    i'm still a fan of the band, but this album is definetly weak.. lostprophets became just another pop-bublle gum-rock-band, which are so popular these days.. there are a couple of good tracks here, but the album can't compare to the first two.. sad :( i've heard them say, that they are progressing in music, exploring new hights, but i would never call this kind of album a i'm still a fan of the band, but this album is definetly weak.. lostprophets became just another pop-bublle gum-rock-band, which are so popular these days.. there are a couple of good tracks here, but the album can't compare to the first two.. sad :( i've heard them say, that they are progressing in music, exploring new hights, but i would never call this kind of album a progression, becoming dull and average is not going forward guys!… Expand
  9. michaelc
    Jul 27, 2006
    9
    great album,one step more,its the right way
  10. Igor
    Jul 3, 2006
    9
    The great concept of Start Something has evolved and is brought close to perfection on this album! The record boasts catchy and smart choruses though some of the songs lack certain incentive found in the Start Something inspired ones. LT falls short of being as career defining as SS, but is as good or even better than SS.
  11. MatthewS.
    Jul 3, 2006
    9
    LostProphets
  12. Jake
    Aug 7, 2006
    10
    simply brilliant.
  13. EllieW.
    Jan 25, 2010
    8
    Love it...yeah its not heavy like thefakesoundofprogress or start something but its still lostprophets and its still brilliant.
  14. DylanL
    Nov 16, 2006
    0
    What happened to the fist-pumping explosion of pure energy that was the fake sound of progress? What happened to the orchestrated hard rock balladry of Start Something? Its disgusting to think about what these guys might do for another hour of airtime on MTV or mainstream radio stations. When I listen to the highlights of their first album, the fake sound of progress, I just think, yes! What happened to the fist-pumping explosion of pure energy that was the fake sound of progress? What happened to the orchestrated hard rock balladry of Start Something? Its disgusting to think about what these guys might do for another hour of airtime on MTV or mainstream radio stations. When I listen to the highlights of their first album, the fake sound of progress, I just think, yes! This is what metal is all about. And to think, with proper production and a little time they could have made the best nu-metal album to date. Instead they changed, some argue for the better, they certainly sold more. The new sound wasn't all that bad again. It was refined and crisp. But now they have taken another step into the abyssmal pit of pop-rock. To me, it sounded like avril lavigne, but instead a guy was singing. And that's fine if you're 14 and like to sing in front of the mirror.… Expand
  15. ethanc
    Jul 12, 2006
    4
    not good it all sounds the same except rooftops
  16. GeorgeW
    Aug 26, 2006
    10
    This Album Rocks
  17. BrandonM
    Sep 26, 2006
    10
    It's catchy, fun and rocking at its finest. No need for existentialism and monstrous depth, just good tunes.
  18. jamieh
    Jan 11, 2007
    10
    THE ALBUM ROCKS!!!! everyone who gave it 9 and below, u all suck
  19. DylanC
    Oct 14, 2008
    0
    Awful album! Stop sounding so American...your from Pontyprydd for Christ's sake!
  20. LeeT
    Jul 16, 2006
    9
    I really thought this could be the best album this year aswell i thought AvA would be super amazing but it just falls short by the side. I first heard Rooftops and thought wow this is good stuff great vocals and a nice break will a druum fill then 3rd time it kinda seemed really samey. now this albums weak track to me has to be rooftops for its lack of not only musicianship but also its I really thought this could be the best album this year aswell i thought AvA would be super amazing but it just falls short by the side. I first heard Rooftops and thought wow this is good stuff great vocals and a nice break will a druum fill then 3rd time it kinda seemed really samey. now this albums weak track to me has to be rooftops for its lack of not only musicianship but also its repetative-ness lol all the over songs are great but they dnt have the "stadium" sound that SS had.but it is alot more catchy and the lyrics arnt as cliche (cheesey) as they were in SS. Great album but could have been a master piece ( also was it a good thing that mike left?)… Expand
  21. MattW
    Mar 12, 2007
    4
    I'll have to agree with Dylan L. They completely sold out for the cash. Granted everyone does, but they changed from Nu-Rock to pop-punk. A huge genre shift that made a lot of people angry. They went to the "non-conformist" crowd scene, which is actually larger than their original rock metal scene (how ironic). Want proof? Look at their image in "Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja" video and I'll have to agree with Dylan L. They completely sold out for the cash. Granted everyone does, but they changed from Nu-Rock to pop-punk. A huge genre shift that made a lot of people angry. They went to the "non-conformist" crowd scene, which is actually larger than their original rock metal scene (how ironic). Want proof? Look at their image in "Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja" video and then watch "Rooftops". They went from Linkin Park to AFI, and that makes me sad, they had an awesome sound that now tainted. They album isn't bad, but these guys are not Lostprophets anymore.… Expand
  22. Mislav
    Sep 28, 2008
    9
    I wasn't a big fan of Start Something which I thought suffered from too much production (yes, it sounded too slick) and not enough musical ideas. That aside, I had fairly low expectations for this album. This really surprised me and has become one of my favorite pop/rock albums (yes, it's definitely more pop than metal) because of how catchy and melodic it is. Sure, the songs I wasn't a big fan of Start Something which I thought suffered from too much production (yes, it sounded too slick) and not enough musical ideas. That aside, I had fairly low expectations for this album. This really surprised me and has become one of my favorite pop/rock albums (yes, it's definitely more pop than metal) because of how catchy and melodic it is. Sure, the songs have dumb names, but they're great.… Expand

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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    Around the world, 15-year-olds will fall for this band. Then they will turn 16 and move on. [30 Jun 2006, p.161]
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    Lostprophets are big and brash and brilliant. And this is rock'n'roll radio.
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  3. Observer Music Monthly
    60
    Lyrically absurd, musically turbo-fuelled.
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