• Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Sep 9, 2014
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4.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 11 out of 22
  2. Negative: 9 out of 22
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  1. Aug 21, 2015
    5
    Perhaps it is possible that In Flames might not have completely destroyed their careers with Siren Charms but what this album does prove is that In Flames’ has sealed the deal with their decision to not take a look back at, or perhaps maybe even take a crack at, their past. It’s an interesting idea to say the least, as it does open some doors as to what they plan for on their next album.Perhaps it is possible that In Flames might not have completely destroyed their careers with Siren Charms but what this album does prove is that In Flames’ has sealed the deal with their decision to not take a look back at, or perhaps maybe even take a crack at, their past. It’s an interesting idea to say the least, as it does open some doors as to what they plan for on their next album. Not to mention there are some decent moments to be found here. But for the most part, In Flames’ stab at radio rock seems to have made them dive down to a sea of complacency. They say that they’re comfortable with the direction that their going, hell they may even actually be comfortable with it, but as a result of their unfortunate lack of competence, Siren Charms is nothing more than a bland, uninteresting, and perhaps an unapologetic record to their fans, both old and new. Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

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  2. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. Kerrang!
    Oct 7, 2014
    40
    Siren Charms is decent enough, but it's so by-the-numbers it could have been written on a calculator. [6 Sep 2014, p.54]
  2. Oct 7, 2014
    60
    If In Flames' last decade of material has been your cup of tea, than Siren Charms is likely to sit well with you, but for those still holding out for a return to the glory of their work from the '90s, the wait continues.
  3. Alternative Press
    Oct 7, 2014
    60
    As eleventh albums go, Siren Charms is a more than respectable collection. [Oct 2014, p.98]