This Is War
by Thirty Seconds to Mars
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Dec 8, 2009
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. Spin
    30
    Playing to splintered attention spans, This Is War insistently splices bits of other artists' work into a facile crescendo of mega-angst and ephemeral drama.
  2. Dot Music
    30
    Everything about this album smacks of contrivance and careful planning.

Awards & Rankings

44
#44 Most Discussed Album of 2009
28
#28 Most Shared Album of 2009

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 176 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 136 out of 176
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 176
  3. Negative: 23 out of 176
  1. Bocci_rose
    Jan 26, 2011
    10
    I love those albums you can listen to over and over and never get tired of them and this is one of them. The lyrics leave you breathless andI love those albums you can listen to over and over and never get tired of them and this is one of them. The lyrics leave you breathless and the beat keeps you rockin! One of my top five favorite CDs! Check it out it is worth the time!!!!… Full Review »
  2. listnear
    Aug 10, 2017
    10
    "This is War" is an inspiring and exciting album to listen to. Every song is awesome. I listened this album after I listened to LOVE LUST"This is War" is an inspiring and exciting album to listen to. Every song is awesome. I listened this album after I listened to LOVE LUST FAITH and DREAMS and I think this is wonderful also.
    Кстати, название альбома говорящее, так как во время его написания 30STM судились с EMI.    … Full Review »
  3. startaker
    Nov 28, 2012
    10
    Awesome album, awesome songs, awesomw lyrics, awesome guitar solos, AWESOME BAND! This album is my treasure. 'Alibi' is so emotional, andAwesome album, awesome songs, awesomw lyrics, awesome guitar solos, AWESOME BAND! This album is my treasure. 'Alibi' is so emotional, and 'Stranger in a strange land' is EXPLOSIVE.… Full Review »
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