Metal Galaxy
by Babymetal
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. The Guardian
    Oct 11, 2019
    60
    Even given its many highlights, sitting through its 14 songs in a single sitting can be a slog. The intensity of Metal Galaxy makes it a hard sell, but, at their best, Babymetal make clashing elements surprisingly cogent, not to mention fun.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Oct 10, 2019
    60
    From the brief flamenco break in the pummelling ‘Night Night Burn’ and the doomy guttural rumblings of ‘In The Name Of’ to the horns-up thrash anthemics of ‘Distortion’, ‘Metal Galaxy’ is a wild ride that, through its sheer energy, is somehow infectiously accessible.
  3. Clash Music
    Oct 10, 2019
    60
    While the album is as subtle as a brick to the face, there is an impressive mix of styles represented on the band’s third outing, making this their most versatile listen.
  5. Pitchfork
    Oct 16, 2019
    47
    Babymetal are still at their best when they hover around their initial idea—harnessing the energy of metal and J-Pop into high-flying hybrids. ... Otherwise, Metal Galaxy teems with embarrassing gimmickry.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 4 out of 28
  1. TheQuietGamer
    Nov 23, 2019
    8
    Babymetal continues to infuse their unique brand of pop-metal with hints of other genres. Yet even at their most experimental they never strayBabymetal continues to infuse their unique brand of pop-metal with hints of other genres. Yet even at their most experimental they never stray too far away from the sound that has made them so very popular. Metal Galaxy in no way breaks the mold, but it didn't really need to. Nobody else is doing what these girls are at this level right now, so all they had to was add just a little something different to the mix in order to give us a reason to return. They did just that and the results are some of the most fun metal you'll listen to all year, innovative or not.

    8.5/10    … Full Review »
  2. XxSasah101xX
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    Álbum bom mas quiseram colocar muito pop e eletrônica no álbum o que acabou estragando a experiência no todo. A Suzuka continua com seu vocalÁlbum bom mas quiseram colocar muito pop e eletrônica no álbum o que acabou estragando a experiência no todo. A Suzuka continua com seu vocal belissímo e a Moa segue sendo uma execelente dançarina e vocal de apoio, o grande erro da Amuse, foi querer mudar a voz da Suzuka para parecer mais pop ocidental, alterando a voz dela por meio de softwares de voz e tornando a voz da Suzuka BEM atificial.
    As piores músicas desse álbum sem dúvida são: A brand new day, elevator girl e ↑↓←→bbab (Que porra de nome é esse ??),
    Já as melhores, na minha opnião são: BxMxCx, Starlight, Shine, Pa Pa Ya e Shanti Shanti Shanti    … Full Review »
  3. CandarianGaming
    Nov 14, 2019
    1
    I give it 1 point because Starlight is the only song that I feel matches the greatness of the first 2 albums. Metal galaxy isn't a bad albumI give it 1 point because Starlight is the only song that I feel matches the greatness of the first 2 albums. Metal galaxy isn't a bad album but it's just such a disappointment. It's easily their most "pop" influenced album and not just by sound but in song structure also. The random exciting wtf moments, unusual song structures don't exist anymore, the speed metal element is only there on 1 or 2 songs and the mix for most of the album makes the songs sound even less heavy. Let's not forget the awful auto tune they put on Su-metal's voice on some tracks which we all know she doesn't need. I'd give it a 6.5 as there are some cool moments within each song but then I remember people even thinking it's as good as the first two albums so my score of 1 stays. I hope they revert back to their old ways but I doubt they will with future albums… Full Review »
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