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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release for the British hardcore punk band was mixed by Catherine Marks and recorded by Thomas Mitchener.
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Lullaby
Sleep, where have you gone? It's been months now And I'm coming undone I keep being woken By screams and tears Sheer fucking terror Ringing out in my... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Kerrang!
    Jan 25, 2017
    80
    Here, he's finally harnessed the fury coursing through his foundation, channeling and unleashing it with streamlined precision. [28 Jan 2017, p.48]
  2. 80
    Don’t come to Modern Ruin looking to be cheered up then, but if it’s catharsis you’re after, there’s nothing more fitting.
  3. Jan 20, 2017
    80
    While on the surface its 12 tracks might seem less visceral than some of his previous work, they’re actually an incredibly powerful, important and thought-provoking glimpse of both his life and mind—and the state of the world at large.
  4. Uncut
    Jan 18, 2017
    70
    Within its narrow punk framework, the music is reasonably effective. [Feb 2017, p.24]
  5. Jan 19, 2017
    70
    More than a decade on from ‘Orchestra Of Wolves’, Frank is still singing from a different hymn sheet to everyone else, and that’s well worth celebrating.
  6. Feb 13, 2017
    60
    Carter’s default psyche is an afflicted one, and his lyrics commenting on the migrant crisis typically don't pull any punches. On the other hand, his first steps into a more ornate sound on Neon Rust is a welcome change.
  7. Jan 19, 2017
    50
    In subduing and possibly internalising his animalistic anger and youthful vigour, the introspective search for his new identity is yet to bear any real musical fruit.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. Jan 21, 2021
    9
    This is my favourite Rattlesnakes album. Good, catchy melodic punk-rock. The album have some bangers, but also there are a lot of emotions inThis is my favourite Rattlesnakes album. Good, catchy melodic punk-rock. The album have some bangers, but also there are a lot of emotions in the lyrics (for example Neon rust) Expand
  2. Feb 21, 2017
    8
    I've been following F. Carter back from the Gallows days and i find this one really good. He's yelling less but it's not a Pure Love albumI've been following F. Carter back from the Gallows days and i find this one really good. He's yelling less but it's not a Pure Love album neither.

    Good stuff.
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  3. Jan 26, 2017
    3
    Meh, angry boy midtempo crap, not memorable at all, not well written, not interesting. Who listens to this **** I honestly can't imagineMeh, angry boy midtempo crap, not memorable at all, not well written, not interesting. Who listens to this **** I honestly can't imagine anybody older than listening to this. Expand