Periphery III: Select Difficulty
by Periphery
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Kerrang!
    Jul 27, 2016
    80
    The heaviest and catchiest thing the Washingtonians have unleashed--and the most moving, too. [23 Jul 2016, p.52]
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  2. Exclaim
    Jul 26, 2016
    70
    Though some may find the metal might tiresome over Periphery III's hour-plus runtime, the drive to keep exploring outside of their stylistic box continues to be crucial to their success.
  3. Sputnikmusic
    Jul 26, 2016
    64
    Not everything's entirely stale, though. On the whole, the djent factor of the album is lower than most others (spare, perhaps, Juggernaut: Alpha) and the inclusion of orchestral elements throughout makes things feel a little more open, inviting, and intriguing.
  5. Rock Sound
    Jul 26, 2016
    60
    A poppier polish, especially vocally, coats this album as they move into catchier, crowd-pleasing metalcore territory with mixed results.
  6. Sputnikmusic
    Jul 26, 2016
    40
    III is acceptable only to the loyal fans, as it ultimately does little right and sees Periphery at an all-time creative low, failing to improve on any of their faults. For all the instrumental complexity and quirky songwriting choices, it will just sound forced to most.

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. gybefan
    Aug 3, 2016
    9
    Well it's still the same Periphery we heard on first and second album, but this time it's better overall. The album may seem long at first,Well it's still the same Periphery we heard on first and second album, but this time it's better overall. The album may seem long at first, but every song is unique and I wouldn't drop anything. Production is awesome, and Spencer's vocals are insane. What lacks is that the melodies are not as catchy as on previous records. You won't find another Scarlett. But as a Periphery fan I dig it, it overpasses Juggernaut easily.… Full Review »
  2. ascedentevil
    Aug 2, 2016
    9
    Catchy, Riffy and Djenty. Periphery draw in new and old styles to create something that pushes their style forward. The technical skills ofCatchy, Riffy and Djenty. Periphery draw in new and old styles to create something that pushes their style forward. The technical skills of mark, jake, misha, adam and matt are incredible and Spencers vocals are insane, proving once again that they go up like an angel and down like a wounded Ox. If you're a true Periphery fan this will delight.… Full Review »
  3. XenoJake
    Jul 28, 2016
    8
    Another worthy addition. Adheres to the pop/catchy flavor we got in alpha/omega, minus the concept album writing style. In my opinion, not asAnother worthy addition. Adheres to the pop/catchy flavor we got in alpha/omega, minus the concept album writing style. In my opinion, not as strong as Periphery 2, but will be a good entry point for new listeners due to the inviting nature of the vocals. A lot less harsh screams and what not. Orchestral portions spread throughout will delight Dream Theater fans :P… Full Review »
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