Love Lust Faith + Dreams
by Thirty Seconds to Mars
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: May 21, 2013
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6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 143 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 95 out of 143
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 143
  3. Negative: 26 out of 143

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  1. Coldliars
    May 13, 2014
    7
    Most of the songs on this album are decently composed, some are better than others and then only three don't resonate with me--fault of the listener, I guess? Very Pop-ish, but it doesn't detract from the Rock elements here, as Jared Leto's vocals still are heavy (without any screams, and less shouting than the previous album) and the Drums are still intense. Yes, the guitar sounds as ifMost of the songs on this album are decently composed, some are better than others and then only three don't resonate with me--fault of the listener, I guess? Very Pop-ish, but it doesn't detract from the Rock elements here, as Jared Leto's vocals still are heavy (without any screams, and less shouting than the previous album) and the Drums are still intense. Yes, the guitar sounds as if it is primarily absent on the album and is replaced by the Synthesizer, but it works in their favor on several songs that would ring differently with the pure electric guitar. Nice listen--not their best. They're going somewhere, but it's not here.… Expand
  2. musiclover_
    May 21, 2013
    10
    I think this album is great. I mean every song is amazing its a different direction and I'm in love with it. Each song on the album is versatile and you'll never get bored.
  3. maloney
    May 21, 2013
    10
    Great album, so different and original. For the most part, it is a minimalistic record, so not everybody will like it. Just ridiculous those critics talking about Jordan Catalano.
  4. le_one
    May 21, 2013
    8
    This is by far the best album by the band. I said it, they said and other people said it. It's undeniable. It's strong. It's epic. It's deep. You can realize this is lyrically personal. The best tracks here are "Do or Die", "Bright Lights", the lead single "Up in the Air" and "City of Angels". "Conquistador", although a little bit repetitive, does its job well so as "The Race". "End of AllThis is by far the best album by the band. I said it, they said and other people said it. It's undeniable. It's strong. It's epic. It's deep. You can realize this is lyrically personal. The best tracks here are "Do or Die", "Bright Lights", the lead single "Up in the Air" and "City of Angels". "Conquistador", although a little bit repetitive, does its job well so as "The Race". "End of All Days" is good but certainly not a highlight. Such as "Northern Lights", a track made to please fans of a heavier 30 Seconds to Mars. Some tracks, such as "Birth", give the impression of being fillers. "Depuis Le Début", for instance, was supposed to work as an incredible ending. Well... it's an ending. Not incredible though. "Convergence", although a little bit vague, works better with the concept of the album than the last track. And "Pyres of Varanasi"... that's something to discuss.
    So, the bottom line is: There are some excellent highlights songs here that are worth checking out. But buying this album should be a more delicate decision because there are eight full songs here and four "interludes". That means that 1/3 of the album could feel be a filler for you, if you don't appreciate the kind of art that Jared and his gang are trying to express through this album.
    My suggestion is, if you like the first single, to check out tracks like "Do or Die" and "City of Angels" and see how you feel about them. Next step, "Bright Lights" and "The Race" and so on.    … Expand
  5. GunnerZeus
    May 22, 2013
    10
    This album is somewhat different then their last album but that's as expected because they change and give something new from each album. If you like their early released song from the album "Up In The Air" you will more then likely like the album a lot. I've been a 30 Seconds to Mars fan since their first album and while this isn't their best album it sure is great overall if you're a fan.
  6. metalforbrainz1
    Oct 19, 2013
    9
    An awesome album. This album has my new fave 30STM song (Do Or Die) and other are just awesome. Do I really need to go on? Just go out and buy the damn thing
  7. bonyjose
    May 22, 2013
    9
    great album,i say it is quiet different from their previous works,less scream vocals,less hard rock,but it's still a fantastic album,songs including northern lights end of all days etc are great..
  8. TheAllenJohan
    May 23, 2013
    9
    Love Lust Faith Dreams is a great piece of art,it has its own characteristics while still delivers the epicness that is out of this world. The band is brave enough to take this direction,and they've done that well beyond expectations. This is not their best album,but by far,it's their most unique yet. That's saying a lot, because Thirty Seconds to Mars has always been a band that embracesLove Lust Faith Dreams is a great piece of art,it has its own characteristics while still delivers the epicness that is out of this world. The band is brave enough to take this direction,and they've done that well beyond expectations. This is not their best album,but by far,it's their most unique yet. That's saying a lot, because Thirty Seconds to Mars has always been a band that embraces challenges.… Expand
  9. horbacz
    Sep 30, 2013
    10
    I just saw 30stm in concert yesterday! Great show!!! A little shorter than i would have liked, but nonetheless, a great show for an amazing album! I love how 30stm has evolved!!!
  10. americanbeauty
    Jan 17, 2016
    8
    pode não ser o melhor álbum da banda, mas é ótimo ainda assim, só ficou um pouquinho perdido. destaque para as melhores músicas do álbum: up in the air, bright lights e city of angels.
  11. dislexicpotato
    Nov 2, 2018
    7
    A nice blend of pop and rock with a modern sound. Favourites include City of Angels and Bright Lights.
  12. georgianaeliza
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso, com letras e sonoridade incríveis, cada vem melhor e mais coeso ,um álbum completo.

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62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Q Magazine
    Jun 17, 2013
    40
    Giant "woooaaahhs" abound but as with anything frantically chasing arena singalongs, Love Lust Faith + Dreams feels empty in the extreme. [Jul 2013, p.111]
  2. Kerrang!
    Jun 3, 2013
    80
    30 Seconds to Mars' latest collection is not cloying, expansive yet often economical, approachable without being familiar. [11 May 2013, p.52]
  3. PopMatters
    May 23, 2013
    60
    Flawed yet with some redemption, Love Lust Faith + Dreams is a mixed effort.
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