Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. A glorious noise in which wailing guitars, teeth-rattling drums and Ralph Cuseglio's bug-eyed hollering leave no place for pretense.
  2. Now, this is a pretty straightforward album, so the possibilities do exhaust themselves somewhat by the end; there's only so much that can be done with this sort of visceral, no-frills rock.
  3. Spin
    80
    Rye Coalition send up a prayer for that emo addict who's done with Rainer Maria but keeps AC/DC in the closet. [Apr 2002, p.122]
  4. Ten finely composed tracks that revisit '70s classic rock with an air of modern punk aesthetic.
  5. One of the year's best knock-down-drag-out rock 'n' roll records.
  6. The band is never so consumed by brainy showmanship that they forget to rock -- this album kicks harder in places than Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath ever did, or The Strokes ever will.
  7. Alternative Press
    70
    A well-crafted ode to cock rock, minus the cliches. [May 2002, p.98]
  8. Throughout this collection, Rye Coalition shamlessly worships at the altar of Kiss, Grand Funk Railroad, and Spinal Tap via weathered, punk-inspired chord progressions, muddy bass lines, lead-footed drum patterns, and hammer-handed guitar riffs that will shake, rattle, and roll hockey arenas until the end of time.

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  1. PalmerH.
    May 22, 2002
    9
    This album is righteous cock rock. Raise fist, bang head and enjoy!