The Black
by Asking Alexandria
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Kerrang!
    Apr 5, 2016
    100
    With The Black, Asking Alexandria have made the album that they've always wanted to make. Which also happens to be the album fans have always wanted to hear. [19 Mar 2016, p.66]
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  2. AllMusic
    Apr 5, 2016
    80
    They've emerged from a quagmire that could have ended the band and ended up writing their tightest album yet.
  3. Alternative Press
    Apr 5, 2016
    80
    Worsnop may be gone, but the rage channeled into The Black has helped the group lift themselves back onto their feet, showing they are more than capable of carrying on without him.
  5. Rock Sound
    Apr 5, 2016
    80
    The elephant in the room though, is new vocalist Denis Stoff, and the questions over his ability to replace a gifted albeit difficult frontman. Largely, his quest is a triumphant one, and he turns in an admirable performance.

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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 48
  3. Negative: 9 out of 48
  1. Yas667
    Apr 19, 2016
    4
    I could begin this review with a long rant about Asking Alexandria’s career and discography, but to be entirely honest, that just isn’tI could begin this review with a long rant about Asking Alexandria’s career and discography, but to be entirely honest, that just isn’t necessary. All you really need to know is that they went from being a bizarre, “crabcore” band in the vein of Attack! Attack! (Stand Up and Scream) to a generic Bullet For My Valentine clone (Reckless and Relentless) to a slightly less generic BFMV clone (From Death to Destiny). Then, their vocalist Danny Worsnop ended up ditching the band for a different project, leading them to pick up Denis Stoff as their replacement. Now, in 2016, Asking Alexandria have released their first full-length LP since Worsnop’s departure, titled The Black, and it ultimately ends up being an average metalcore album from an average band.… Full Review »
  2. JoseofCatarina
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    At first, I had my doubts about this album. But in retrospect, it's a timeless masterpiece that I find myself regularly going back to.At first, I had my doubts about this album. But in retrospect, it's a timeless masterpiece that I find myself regularly going back to. Juxtaposing it to their newest disaster of an album, it's absolutely incredible.
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  3. SKSK
    Jul 22, 2018
    7
    We'll Be OK would be a great way to end the album, but instead, they choose to close this project with Undivided and Circled By The Wolves,We'll Be OK would be a great way to end the album, but instead, they choose to close this project with Undivided and Circled By The Wolves, which aren't that good.… Full Review »
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