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Entertainment WeeklyThe music is more honed than ever. [9 Aug 2002, p.74]
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The only misstep is in the pacing.
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The mellow moments define this album with "The Missing," "The Only Way (Is the Wrong Way)" and the contemplative "God Damn Me" being the main reasons to stick it out with these dudes.
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Alternative PressThis time, the heartfelt stuff sounds more sugary than before, while the hate vibes sound even more caustic. [Sep 2002, p.73]
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Q MagazineA robust blend of anthemic choruses and electro-tinged riffing, it will appeal to fans of Depeche Mode and Metallica alike. [July 2002, p.112]
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Patrick and cohorts haven't left behind big, dumb obviousness. Thrashy, trashy tracks such as "Columind" still weigh the album down with anonymous groans and heard-'em-before riffs.
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BlenderFilter adhere to the blueprint laid down by the breakthrough power ballad "Take a Picture"... with such anguished arena sing-alongs as "The Missing" and "The Only Way Is the Wrong Way." [#9, p.146]
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SpinThe Best tracks sweep ringing, acoustic-guitar verses into anthemic power-chord choruses. [Sep 2002, p.134]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 15 out of 19
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Mixed: 1 out of 19
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Negative: 3 out of 19
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GilliganRIPFeb 11, 2008This album still holds up as the band's best work. God Damn Me should affect you. If it doesn't, you're dead.
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DeclanMJun 21, 2007Very good album near perfect its a shame he hasn't released anything since.
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AndrewMMay 15, 2005