The Constant
by Story Of The Year
  • Record Label: Epitaph
  • Release Date: Feb 16, 2010
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Alternative Press
    60
    On The Constant, SOTY have shown they've mastered their current sound. Here's hoping for a little more experimentation next time. [Mar 2010, p.95]
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  2. Rock Sound
    60
    The Constant does what it says on the, er, CD; constantly good, but with more focus it could have been brilliant.
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    Story Of The Year manage to stand out from the melodic post-hardcore morass due to the sheer stength of their anthems, That said, there's little new on this fourth album. [Apr 2010, p.106]
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  5. Revolver
    60
    The Constant is best when going fast and loud, keeping your heart racing (and your mind off the subpar lyrics), but it loses momentum with cookie cutter ballad "holding On To You and a track, "Remember A Time," that oddly sounds more like Weezer than Warped Tour. [Mar/Apr 2010, p.92]
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  1. SeanGamerDays
    Feb 6, 2016
    8
    It's a great masterpiece, since "Page Avenue", and "The Black Swan" (too bad they're not on Metacritic). "I'm Alive" & "To The Burial" was theIt's a great masterpiece, since "Page Avenue", and "The Black Swan" (too bad they're not on Metacritic). "I'm Alive" & "To The Burial" was the best & perfect track, I've ever heard... But incase, if you got bored, try listen to those two's great album...… Full Review »
  2. LOmarG
    Jul 4, 2013
    7
    After two post-debut albums, I've come to accept that Story Of The Year probably won't put out something as catchy as "Page Avenue", and I'mAfter two post-debut albums, I've come to accept that Story Of The Year probably won't put out something as catchy as "Page Avenue", and I'm okay with that. "The Constant" finds a nice place between its first and "In The Wake Of Determination". It's a record filled with hard energy, political commentary, and illumination. Marsala's vocals do not disappoint, and neither does the rest of the band. Solid and satisfying.… Full Review »
  3. chicagopiano
    Sep 4, 2011
    8
    There isn't much diversity between songs but they're still good and they're different from The Black Swan. If you like Story of the Year thenThere isn't much diversity between songs but they're still good and they're different from The Black Swan. If you like Story of the Year then you will enjoy this album but it isn't groundbreaking.… Full Review »