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  • Summary: This is the second full-length release for the electronic rock band project of Aaron Bruno.
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Hollow Moon (Bad Wolf)
I've been running from it all my lifetime There's nothing wrong with you, I'm searching for my right mind Oh You should've seen it, they were resting... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Q Magazine
    Apr 1, 2015
    80
    Heroic. [May 2015, p.100]
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  2. Alternative Press
    Mar 18, 2015
    80
    Run is a quality listen. [Apr 2015, p.90]
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  3. Billboard.com
    Mar 18, 2015
    60
    Run is more of a technical accomplishment than an artistic one. Bruno the pop star is not nearly as appealing as Bruno the juggler.
  4. AllMusic
    Mar 27, 2015
    60
    The aptly named Run never really finds its mark, as it too often charges brazenly into the ether and is gone forever.
  5. Kerrang!
    Mar 18, 2015
    60
    Most of it's the aural equivalent of a shoulder rub, but when it's good, it's very good indeed. [21 Mar 2015, p.54]
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  6. Rolling Stone
    Mar 18, 2015
    50
    [Singer Aaron Bruno's] ADD is still cooking on the band's latest album.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. cretamitic16
    Feb 22, 2017
    10
    This album was fantastic. Perfect blend of rock instruments and electronic elements, and the songs were great. Run, Jailbreak, I am, and WomanThis album was fantastic. Perfect blend of rock instruments and electronic elements, and the songs were great. Run, Jailbreak, I am, and Woman Woman were my favorite songs. Whoever you are, I recommend checking it out. It's worth a listen.… Expand
  2. BrennanH
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    Brave and beautiful Aron really knows what he is doing. This shows a look inside his mind. Really dark
  4. jessicab
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This album is simply amazing. I was in awe over megalithic symphony and I would say it is still one of my favorite albums. This album though,This album is simply amazing. I was in awe over megalithic symphony and I would say it is still one of my favorite albums. This album though, it hits close to home. The soul put into this album is outstanding. Every time I relisten to a song, I find something new I like about it. The more I listen, the more I can't get enough. I absolutely love this album. Kudos to you Bruno. You are a modern day rockstar.… Expand
  5. MJ_Jemini
    Apr 5, 2015
    8
    Great album, like the way it flow together but lacks that crazy genres change of Megalithic Symphony. In its place is a much more cohesiveGreat album, like the way it flow together but lacks that crazy genres change of Megalithic Symphony. In its place is a much more cohesive album both lyrically and sonically. I love the instrumentation, the originality of the songs, and the vocal presence. As an album I think it's fantastically introspective but as for listening to certain cuts on their own I'd say only about 1/2 the songs lend themselves to exclusive listens. In other words, one of the main detriments is that the whole is much stronger than its parts. Some may like it's cohesiveness more, others may miss the sporadic mood of the first. What really puts the album over the top for me is certain cuts are very raw and very beautiful. I'd give it a 7.5 but I'll opt for an 8 cause I think this album needs more exposure

    Favorite Songs: Jailbreak, I Am, Dreamers, Windows, Holy Roller, Woman Woman

    Forgettable Songs: Fat Face, Run, Drinking Lightning, Like People Like Plastic    … Expand
  6. TobiBo
    Mar 25, 2015
    7
    What the album is lacking in comparison to "Megalithic Symphony" are the really outstanding songs. Nearly every song on the album is nice andWhat the album is lacking in comparison to "Megalithic Symphony" are the really outstanding songs. Nearly every song on the album is nice and easy but none is exceptional.… Expand
  7. cryhardhumor
    Jul 20, 2015
    7
    When I first heard a preview for "I Am" I was afraid that Run would basically be "Sail" reinvented throughout the whole album, however when IWhen I first heard a preview for "I Am" I was afraid that Run would basically be "Sail" reinvented throughout the whole album, however when I finally listened through the entire album I was actually quite impressed to find the album is a pleasant mix of softer sweeter songs, and more intense jamming songs. All in all it isn't some sort of musical breakthrough, but it is catchy and has a good enough variety of songs to be somewhat of a guilty pleasure… Expand
  8. WolfLambert
    Nov 25, 2016
    4
    I didn't love this album at first, and I've gradually started hating it. See, there's nothing wrong with songs like Hollow Moon and RunI didn't love this album at first, and I've gradually started hating it. See, there's nothing wrong with songs like Hollow Moon and Run (especially the former is definitely worth checking out), but the overall narrative of the record just hurts to read into. Lines like "if the phone rings, tell him nothing/or maybe one thing, that hell is coming" on Drinking Lightning make me wonder why I liked Megalithic Symphony so much in the first place. Ugh.… Expand

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