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MACHINA/the machines of God
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8.6

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Wall of Sound
    87
    At nearly an hour and a quarter, the album does feel a little long, especially when it falls prey to the ponderousness that made Adore drag...
  2. Checkout.com
    80
    The album is not without its flaws (some of the songs are less than memorable, and as always, the proceedings are dampened somewhat by Corgan's nasal drone of a voice), but it's a welcome return to form for one of music's original alt-rock heroes.
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  3. Q Magazine
    80
    MACHINA/the machines of God is, mostly, a wonderful rock album.
  4. The A.V. Club
    60
    Everything about MACHINA is capital-I Important, with virtually every element delivered in gaudy excess?
  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    Producing an album that distorts time so each second is the temporal equivalent of War And Peace is almost a perverse triumph.
  6. AllMusic
    60
    Overall, MACHINA meanders due to a combination of amorphous songs and precisely detailed production.
  7. Billboard
    30
    On "Machina," the Pumpkins don't sound creatively bankrupt as much as they sound burned out, uninspired, and not living up to their potential.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. DanS
    Nov 7, 2003
    10
    It's so f*cking great! Just listen to the "hidden" song, the vortex of souls. Wonderful. Hm... You just have to love it.
  2. ChrisT
    Oct 26, 2004
    10
    The critics really seemed to hate this album but I loved it. The Pumpkins next to Nirvana are my fav band and always will be. A band should The critics really seemed to hate this album but I loved it. The Pumpkins next to Nirvana are my fav band and always will be. A band should be allowed to move on and play some different material. Everyone expects a repeat of Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness but Billy Corgan is a genious and he is not afraid to try new things. Despite what is said about this album it's still amazing.… Expand
  4. ChrisW
    Jan 6, 2006
    10
    This album is awesome. Had it for years and, if you listen to it really loud, it really shakes. I had it on in the car and I thought I was This album is awesome. Had it for years and, if you listen to it really loud, it really shakes. I had it on in the car and I thought I was going to flip. Owning this album is a must!… Expand
  5. AprilC.
    Aug 9, 2002
    9
    I cross between Mellon Collie and Adore with a little something new thrown in. An excellent way for the band to say goodbye.
  6. 7dogguy
    Apr 13, 2012
    8
    this is one of my favorite albums by them almost every song is heartfelt and has deep meaning with diverse songs and different sounds makingthis is one of my favorite albums by them almost every song is heartfelt and has deep meaning with diverse songs and different sounds making this album truly unique and a great purchase if you like hard rock and alternative music… Expand
  7. LarryD.
    Jul 5, 2001
    8
    I perceived this album to be a little deeper and stronger but somewhat more musical than Mellon Collie. But there are never any doubts this I perceived this album to be a little deeper and stronger but somewhat more musical than Mellon Collie. But there are never any doubts this is definitely the work of leader Billy Corgan. I give this cd an 8 out of 10. A lenghty album, but very creative in a strange, special kind of way. I really like this band. Too bad they split up.… Expand
  8. CalR
    Feb 19, 2012
    6
    Arguably one of their weaker releases, Machina suffered because of its convoluted concept, lack of inspiration half-way through the album, andArguably one of their weaker releases, Machina suffered because of its convoluted concept, lack of inspiration half-way through the album, and far too much filler. Irregardless, 'The Imploding Voice', 'Everlasting Gaze' and 'Sacred and the Profane' hold this album up above arguably my least favourite SP song of all time...Stand Inside Your Love -_-… Expand

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