The Brink
by The Jezabels
  • Record Label: PIAS
  • Release Date: Feb 18, 2014
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. AllMusic
    Feb 18, 2014
    80
    Mary's revelatory, palpable desire and seemingly newfound strength permeate all of The Brink, leaving you with an impression of the Jezabels as a band that's (in spirit) one part singer/songwriter, one part stadium rock god, and, ultimately, all woman.
  2. Under The Radar
    Feb 21, 2014
    70
    The electro-pop melodies are as stellar as they were on Prisoner, but the backdrops are more graceful and subdued, more elegant, and less exuberant. [Feb/Mar 2014, p.72]
    All this publication's reviews
  3. Sputnikmusic
    Feb 18, 2014
    70
    The Brink is less immediate than all of the band's prior releases and is indeed a grower when given time to settle.

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. hawkeyed79
    Feb 21, 2014
    10
    This album is different to the first but still uniquely The Jezabels. Great Aussie band and there's no one else like them. Brilliant albumThis album is different to the first but still uniquely The Jezabels. Great Aussie band and there's no one else like them. Brilliant album don't listen to the 'critics'… Full Review »
  2. dartagnan
    Aug 19, 2014
    8
    I don't know if this is a good album but The Jezabels do something few artists do nowadays; They bring it.While they may incorporate aI don't know if this is a good album but The Jezabels do something few artists do nowadays; They bring it.While they may incorporate a smattering of the musical 'fashions' of the time they are unafraid to have their own distinct sound. Great bands are not followers and while I'm not sure if I would consider them great at this time, they are progressing to that point.They are extremely impressive live and it's always a pleasure to see them.… Full Review »
See all user reviews »