Scars On Broadway
by Scars on Broadway
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 44
  3. Negative: 5 out of 44

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  1. TimE
    Aug 3, 2008
    10
    I saw SoBs first show here in Europe in cologne and it was great. The audience flipped out and the music was very catchy. When the album came out here in Germany at the first of august I bought it right away and now I just love it. Malakian just showed his skills as musician again. I can't wait for the next album and if it goes on like this I don't need the old SoaD back. This I saw SoBs first show here in Europe in cologne and it was great. The audience flipped out and the music was very catchy. When the album came out here in Germany at the first of august I bought it right away and now I just love it. Malakian just showed his skills as musician again. I can't wait for the next album and if it goes on like this I don't need the old SoaD back. This is clearly a 10 of 10.… Expand
  2. Mislav
    Aug 7, 2008
    8
    Not amazing, but it's interesting. Don't expect a System of a Down clone and you should be satisfied.
  3. PrevenC.
    Sep 2, 2008
    8
    Those who enjoyed Lost in Hollywood and Revenga (the reasons why I bought Mesmerise) will love this album- the same melancholy strain is distilled into these songs- hopeless and encompassing. Superb. Some of the songs are downright iritating like Chemicals- but a little irritation is expected when you are a fan of SOAD and Malakian- eventually that irritation will transform from a nagging Those who enjoyed Lost in Hollywood and Revenga (the reasons why I bought Mesmerise) will love this album- the same melancholy strain is distilled into these songs- hopeless and encompassing. Superb. Some of the songs are downright iritating like Chemicals- but a little irritation is expected when you are a fan of SOAD and Malakian- eventually that irritation will transform from a nagging tune to a singalong melody- trust me- if it happened to you whilst listening to Hypnotize- expect the same sound, fury, introspection and pathos from a brilliant guitarist with a distinct voice.… Expand
  4. Superblog
    Aug 1, 2008
    8
    Very solid album. Certainly System of a Down fans will find it familiar, but it's more straightforward hard rock album than you might expect. It's even better than the Serj Tankian album, which was also surprisingly good. Lot of talent in that band, and their side projects have been more of a treat than a diversion.
  5. CyberR.
    Sep 3, 2008
    10
    I have all the SOAD albums. This album is not them ... it's better! Just listen to it a few times before passing judgment. Best album of the year by far.
  6. ZachyH.
    Aug 11, 2008
    7
    Interesting, it was pretty good and worth it and I could hear some SOAD influence. My personal favorite were Universe, 3005, Cute Machines and Exploding/Reloading.
  7. AlexR.
    Aug 12, 2008
    10
    Better than Serj solo effort, this is one of the best rock album of the year.
  8. SteveM.
    Aug 2, 2008
    10
    Best hard rock album of the year so far.
  9. SL
    Aug 3, 2008
    8
    A strong debut album from Scars.

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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. AllMusic
    70
    Fans of System's earlier work will be used to their unique brand of lyricism by now and will be more impressed with the band's ability to make a solid assortment of songs in a toned-down genre. Even with half the members.
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  2. Billboard
    80
    Malakian and SOAD drummer John Dolmayan have indeed brought something new for their fans to love--and perhaps even for non-fans as well, given the more direct and accessible nature of Scars' music.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    The polemics are occasionally clumsy, but the band's gloriously over-the-top heaviosity still makes this a fine addition to the SOAD canon. [8 Aug 2008, p.68]
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