The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me
by Brand New
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    Too much of The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me is just kind of heavy, and very so-so.
  2. Hartford Courant
    60
    This record is far more cohesive and creative musically, but it's less inspiring lyrically.
  3. Stylus Magazine
    50
    Jesse Lacey... still conjures up arresting images but they rarely add up to coherent songs—and nothing consistently cuts to the bone like Deja Entendu’s highlights.

Awards & Rankings

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#45 Most Discussed Album of 2006
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#4 Most Shared Album of 2006

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 203 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 182 out of 203
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 203
  3. Negative: 17 out of 203
  1. christplatt
    Dec 29, 2010
    10
    sprawling, emotional, more rings than a redwood. deep brilliant opus from a band that are not scared to evolve. sheer perfection in trackssprawling, emotional, more rings than a redwood. deep brilliant opus from a band that are not scared to evolve. sheer perfection in tracks like sowing season, not the sun, luca and deguasser.… Full Review »
  2. BrushedRed
    May 24, 2015
    10
    This is THE greatest album ever written in my opinion. Forgot Abbey Road, OK Computer, or Pet Sounds, this is THE best album ever written.This is THE greatest album ever written in my opinion. Forgot Abbey Road, OK Computer, or Pet Sounds, this is THE best album ever written. Sure it may not be here without those influences, but the musicianship and true meaning behind this album is unforgettable. It is a true underrated classic. Critics may rethink their scores in the coming years. Many classics weren't well-received to begin with.… Full Review »
  3. vanderstoep
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    This record is my favorite album of all time. When I listen to it, I feel as though Jesse Lacey has sliced open my mind and spilled into it aThis record is my favorite album of all time. When I listen to it, I feel as though Jesse Lacey has sliced open my mind and spilled into it a pitcher filled with raw emotions of his own that I've never experienced before and that no one could fully comprehend unless they had heard it for themselves. When I heard this album live, the feelings of simultaneous depression and euphoria were unmatched and nearly indescribable. It may not be a happy record but it is genuine perfection. 10/10 recommend to all.… Full Review »
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