Major/Minor
by Thrice
  • Record Label: Vagrant
  • Release Date: Sep 20, 2011
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Alternative Press
    Sep 20, 2011
    100
    It is as exciting and enthralling a listen as anything Thrice have ever created. [Oct 2011, p.105]
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  2. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Sep 20, 2011
    94
    It's a take it or leave it, and for arguably the most consistent band in the scene over the last decade, Major/Minor is a triumph. What else and to whom do they need to prove anything anymore anyway?
  3. Sputnikmusic
    Sep 20, 2011
    90
    Major/Minor is just another testament to Thrice's ability to do no wrong.
  5. Kerrang!
    Nov 15, 2011
    80
    Major/Minor is an unusually conventional and yet glorious statement from a band characterised by fearless experimentation and exquisite music. [24 Sep 2011, p.53]
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  6. BBC Music
    Sep 20, 2011
    80
    This is the sound of a band hitting their stride and just running with all of their strengths on show--and there can be no complaints about that.
  7. CMJ
    Sep 20, 2011
    80
    Thrice's latest, Major/Minor, is one of those elusive, much-needed types of LPs: urgent, aching and filled with heaviness-like pouring-liquid-steel-into-a-cast-iron-mug-and-chugging-it-straight heavy.
  8. Paste Magazine
    Sep 23, 2011
    78
    Major/Minor is nothing short of very good (with emphasis on "very").
  9. Blurt Magazine
    Nov 21, 2011
    70
    With Major/Minor Thrice have stripped away unnecessary studio production, added instrumentation and pretention to offer simply a great rock album.
  10. AllMusic
    Sep 30, 2011
    70
    Major/Minor will go down as another solid, if unspectacular, Thrice release.
  11. PopMatters
    Sep 30, 2011
    60
    It ain't a perfect, cohesive statement, but Major/Minor packs too much power to be ignored.

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 37
  3. Negative: 2 out of 37
  1. Sonsh
    Sep 21, 2011
    10
    There is no doubt that this is one of the best albums ever created. The lyrical work and the tunes are stunning, not a shock coming fromThere is no doubt that this is one of the best albums ever created. The lyrical work and the tunes are stunning, not a shock coming from Thrice, as Dustin's lyrics are always deep and meaningful. Thrice must really have put their souls and effort into this masterpiece. The album is flawless… Full Review »
  2. Jesse_H
    Sep 20, 2011
    10
    Thrice albums are the only releases in music that I truly look forward to each time, ever since I first got hooked all those years ago. ThisThrice albums are the only releases in music that I truly look forward to each time, ever since I first got hooked all those years ago. This is no exception. 'Major/Minor' is an incredible album, and any self-respecting Thrice fan, or music fan, for that matter, should pick it up. At least give it a listen. It's well worth your time.… Full Review »
  3. Azasinner
    Dec 5, 2011
    9
    Some people may not like Thrice albums, but the band has changed over the ages. It has grown into a genre of itself, there is no other bandSome people may not like Thrice albums, but the band has changed over the ages. It has grown into a genre of itself, there is no other band like Thrice and Major/Minor is a perfect example is a both a reminiscence of old Thrice mixed with a new, more mainstream Thrice sound. Thrice has not lost its soul and still keeps me engaged after all these years. Lyrics, strong as always; some songs don't instantly touch you like Vheissu but after a listen, they're all great. Vheissu is still my favorite but Major/Minor is not far behind.… Full Review »
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