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The Bronx (IV)
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  • Summary: The fourth self-titled release for the Los Angeles punk band is its first since 2008. They previously released two albums under the name Mariachi El Bronx in 2009 and 2011.
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  • Record Label: ATO
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Punk Revival
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The Unholy Hand
They got you working on the weekdays They got you working on the weekends too And now you're swallowing your paycheck Like it's what you always... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. The A.V. Club
    Feb 5, 2013
    83
    The Bronx has turned rage and desperation into a perpetual state of being--and (IV) into a monument not just of survival, but also evolution.
  2. Kerrang!
    Feb 11, 2013
    80
    It all adds up to The Bronx's most accomplished record. [26 Jan 2013, p.54]
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  3. PopMatters
    Feb 20, 2013
    80
    The Bronx IV is enough evidence that these guys show no signs of easing off the aggression accelerator any time soon.
  4. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Feb 4, 2013
    74
    It all adds up to a solid release that is suited better for the radio than it is among your hardcore collection.
  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    Feb 4, 2013
    70
    None of the band’s bolshy character is lost on Bronx IV, but they do find new places to go.
  6. Drowned In Sound
    Feb 4, 2013
    70
    Matt Caughthran's vocals have never been stronger, more melodic or capable of holding centre stage. Yet coupled with the slicker sheen to the LP (self-made in their new home studio) it has pushed some of their material into territories traditionally inhabited by the totally underwhelming.
  7. Consequence
    Feb 7, 2013
    60
    Unfortunately (and as is the case with their past three albums), the band’s bash-it-out approach loses some steam by the end of the record. But if you’re down for unrelenting rock ‘n roll fraught with the bitterness of adulthood, The Bronx is your band.

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  1. L34D
    Apr 7, 2013
    9
    Wow! Nice Album i really like it. Ok there is some stuff that dont fit in this album but OK. Its definitly worth to buy it. Iam alreadyWow! Nice Album i really like it. Ok there is some stuff that dont fit in this album but OK. Its definitly worth to buy it. Iam already looking forward to see some new stuff. … Expand
  2. kermitology
    Feb 11, 2013
    7
    Pretty decent album, so while it doesn't really seem to have a lot of substance, it makes you move, thus I think it's worthy of a couple ofPretty decent album, so while it doesn't really seem to have a lot of substance, it makes you move, thus I think it's worthy of a couple of spins for sure.… Expand