Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Spin
    60
    Sparta have evolved, with a melodic approach and a postdepression, fist-pumping attitude. [Nov 2006, p.104]
  2. The newest incarnation of Sparta has that “trying too hard” sound to it, a sound that’s careful and measured, a sound that sounds just a little too bound to the studio for a rock band.
  3. Threes is their most average album yet, sounding similar to their two previous full-lengths but lacking the confrontational loudness of Wiretap Scars or the precision of Porcelain.
  4. Where Amputechture is directionless but at least clever about masking its influences, Threes is directionless and completely predictable.
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. NathanG
    Jan 11, 2007
    10
    This album is brilliant! I don't know what the critics are on about but I can't find a song on that album which iI don't This album is brilliant! I don't know what the critics are on about but I can't find a song on that album which iI don't love!! Sparta ROCKS! Full Review »
  2. JenyaC
    Dec 9, 2006
    10
    Flawless & full of depth. Dark in its tone, but easy on the spirit. I could not recommend it more.
  3. DerricL
    Nov 11, 2006
    10
    This one took me a couple listens, but I enjoy it every bit as much as thier previous two, excellent album!