My Bloody Underground
by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
  • Record Label: A
  • Release Date: Apr 15, 2008
Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. Pitchfork
    26
    More so than the album's overall malaise and inconsistency, it's this ridiculous (and in some cases, offensive) attempt at "edginess" that's most off-putting.
  2. PopMatters
    20
    My Bloody Underground is by far the most vapid, drawn-out, and uninspired addition to their discography.
  3. NOW Magazine
    20
    Everything on My Bloody Underground suffers from Newcombe’s chronic lack of focus, leaving the entire mess sounding like half-assed sonic sketches farted out in a friend’s basement over a woozy weekend.

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. CharlieQ
    Jul 17, 2008
    1
    I've been a big fan for years and own everything they've released to date. This is the 1st album by them that I thought was a total I've been a big fan for years and own everything they've released to date. This is the 1st album by them that I thought was a total waste of time. Disappointingly uninspired.… Full Review »
  2. BrendanW.
    Jun 18, 2008
    10
    A storming mess of an album. Awash with psychedelia and drone. A fitting tribute to both bands names colliding in the album title A storming mess of an album. Awash with psychedelia and drone. A fitting tribute to both bands names colliding in the album title portmanteau. Another under-appreciated and under-rated world class act!… Full Review »
  3. DylanC
    Jun 8, 2008
    9
    Not something that will blow you away on first few plays. But put it on some night when you can't sleep and it's 2am and it's Not something that will blow you away on first few plays. But put it on some night when you can't sleep and it's 2am and it's just you, this CD and your headphones. Then you'll get it. I just hope BJM is able to keep going apace, releasing new stuff like this, taking risks.… Full Review »
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