Sonic Boom
by Kiss
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Mojo
    60
    Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have knuckled down alongside relative newbies Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer to make a half-decent rock'n'roll record. [Nov 2009, p.90]
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  2. Rolling Stone
    60
    Will it provide decent accompaniment for a Gene Simmons blood-belching performance in a packed arena? This big, dumb, catchy record passes that test.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    50
    The 11 new songs, Kiss' first since 1998's "Psycho Circus," hardly deviate from the band's time-proven formula.
  5. The Guardian
    40
    Paul Stanley's rock-as-motivational-address anthems fare a little better, but there's precious little ­inspiration.

Awards & Rankings

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#87 Most Discussed Album of 2009

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 45
  3. Negative: 6 out of 45
  1. gigizayn
    Dec 22, 2016
    9
    Great Album Close to 10

    If don't have the rubbish "I'm an Animal" Sorry but always Gene **** Kiss albums with 1,2,3 maybe with 4 songs, but    Great Album Close to 10

    If don't have the rubbish "I'm an Animal" Sorry but always Gene **** Kiss albums with 1,2,3 maybe with 4 songs, but honestly the others songs of Gene Simmons in this album all is great.    … Full Review »
  2. clinteastwoo
    May 11, 2016
    9
    ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................GREAT Album AND **** You!!!!!! Critic of Q MAGAZINE....… Full Review »
  3. Zaynhewsonjavad
    Apr 4, 2016
    9
    ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................A Great album… Full Review »
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