Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. Apr 22, 2016
    80
    With Lost Themes II, John Carpenter and band have delivered an album that not only stands up to its predecessor, but surpasses it. In addition to eerie atmospherics, the album is laden with addictive grooves, and feels sharper.
  2. Apr 19, 2016
    80
    It all makes for a more balanced, arguably more enjoyable listening experience than the original Lost Themes, and with the triumphant yet suspenseful "Utopian Facade" suggesting a threequel, it's another must for Carpenter fans.
  3. Apr 4, 2016
    80
    The unashamedly 80s aesthetic--which hallmarked the first Lost Themes--is pleasingly and emphatically recurrent on the second.
  4. Apr 4, 2016
    75
    What the album lacks in singularity, it makes up for with a stronger sense of urgency. It’s louder, it’s heavier, and it’s jammier.
  5. The Wire
    May 9, 2016
    70
    An album of authentic 80s nostalgia that followers of the filmmaker's canon are bound to treasure. [May 2016, p.46]
  6. Apr 22, 2016
    70
    Those not familiar with John Carpenter’s work may find his approach a little baffling, dated, and over the course of an entire album, somewhat monotonous. But they’d have never got it anyway.
  7. Apr 13, 2016
    70
    Overall, fans of John Carpenter's work will find lots to love in Lost Themes II, and aspiring filmmakers could definitely take inspiration from it.
User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
  1. Jun 12, 2016
    9
    Along with the first album "Lost Themes II" manages to bring to life the sound of the 80's horror/sci-fi soundtrack. Totally engaging andAlong with the first album "Lost Themes II" manages to bring to life the sound of the 80's horror/sci-fi soundtrack. Totally engaging and riveting stuff. Full Review »