Only Revolutions
by Biffy Clyro
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Drowned In Sound
    80
    A turn towards pop has alienated some fans of their earlier work, but almost everything here could be released as a single, and that’s an undeniably winning achievement.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    Can you hear it? It’s here! Biffy finally make that sprint-burst into the rock stratosphere and trample over the competition like badly tattooed elephants smashing through dead branches.
  3. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    It's likely that their slabs of noise are too explosive. But for Team Biffy, their followers, this is a strength, not a failing.
  5. Q Magazine
    80
    Only Revolutions has enough in the way of nous, intelligence and tunes to broaden their audience immeasurably. [Dec 2009, p.122]
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  6. The Guardian
    80
    The melodies are instant, the hooks as hefty as Nikolay Valuev's--this is a big, obvious, step forward.
  7. musicOMH.com
    80
    Only Revolutions is just the kind of record to turn a cult following into a fair market share of the collective rock 'n' roll unconscious.
  8. Hot Press
    80
    Scots veterans turn up the orchestra knob and rock.

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76
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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 60
  3. Negative: 2 out of 60
  1. foowombats
    Jan 28, 2013
    10
    Undoubtedly one of the best albums of the century so far. This album throws out hit after hit and not just simple hits but some reallyUndoubtedly one of the best albums of the century so far. This album throws out hit after hit and not just simple hits but some really beautiful songs. From the monumental loud rock crashes of that golden rule, bubbles and boom, blast and ruin that will guaranteed get you jumping, to the spectacular emotional melodies of songs like Many of horror, God and Satan and know your quarry. Track after track is awesome and memorable in its own way. A truly brilliant Alternative rock album. This is the music I want to represent my generation!… Full Review »
  2. PlugInBaby
    Feb 7, 2020
    10
    Absolutely fantastic album, has some amazing singles and brilliant deep cuts like Shock Shock and Know Your Quarry. Even the weaker tracksAbsolutely fantastic album, has some amazing singles and brilliant deep cuts like Shock Shock and Know Your Quarry. Even the weaker tracks like Born on a Horse aren't bad. 10/10… Full Review »
  3. bdyandell
    Dec 12, 2014
    10
    This album is the most mainstream rock album by Biffy Clyro, but they still manage to stick to their high powered rock roots. This album isThis album is the most mainstream rock album by Biffy Clyro, but they still manage to stick to their high powered rock roots. This album is well worth the listen as you will not be listening to it just once.… Full Review »
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