Typhoons
by Royal Blood
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. American Songwriter
    Jun 2, 2021
    80
    Royal Blood shifted gears and embraced a more polished sonic profile and neon color scheme for Typhoons, given that intensity and darkness reinforce its narratives in this album more zealously than its predecessors.
  2. AllMusic
    May 3, 2021
    80
    Typhoons is designed as a late-night party record and if Homme occasionally pushes Royal Blood to lean in a bit too hard in this direction, the results are quite effective.
  3. Kerrang!
    Apr 30, 2021
    80
    Truly, so confident and perfectly measured are Royal Blood here that, while definitely focused on the stars, they sound like they never noticed the gutter was there in the first place. It’s rock’n’roll lit up by a disco ball.
  5. Classic Rock Magazine
    Apr 29, 2021
    80
    A master class in dancing away the heartache. [Jun 2021, p.76]
  6. Mojo
    Apr 29, 2021
    80
    Funky as early-80s Judas Priest, the title track and Trouble's Coming will become era classics in lat-out over-amplified party music. [May 2021, p.82]
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  7. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 29, 2021
    80
    ‘Typhoons’ is not only their best work to date, but all the better for Royal Blood being free to explore what they’re capable of.
  8. The Line of Best Fit
    Apr 29, 2021
    80
    Whilst they recognise that change in any capacity comes with risks, they are taking matters into their own hands, and coming out the other side better for it.
  9. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 29, 2021
    80
    The riffs are better, arrangements more textured, harmonies more interesting (there’s a great contribution from some female backing singers on “Oblivion”). Then there’s the surprising closer “All We Have is Now”, a poignant moment of calm after the storm. Royal Blood have finally found their own voice.
  10. Under The Radar
    May 20, 2021
    70
    Where Royal Blood used to seek to slay with their power, here they’ve added nuance to their package, which provides an unshakably danceable album and a real sense of positivity and possibility for the band’s future.
  11. Clash Music
    Apr 30, 2021
    70
    It’s a ridiculous, and ridiculously enjoyable, treat, a sign that rock and dance don’t have to be at odds with one another. Taken as a whole, ‘Typhoons’ is a daring evolutionary gesture, one that finds Royal Blood claiming fresh ground for the future.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 47
  3. Negative: 3 out of 47
  1. Coldshot91
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    One of the few bands that just never misses the mark. They have created a great mix of headbanging riffs and danceable beats while not losingOne of the few bands that just never misses the mark. They have created a great mix of headbanging riffs and danceable beats while not losing that which made them a compelling listen to begin with. Great step forward for one of my favorite bands.… Full Review »
  2. pgermanm
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    Royal Blood takes a chance with their new record, adding new elements to their music, making something new, yet maintaining their identity.Royal Blood takes a chance with their new record, adding new elements to their music, making something new, yet maintaining their identity.
    The production is rock solid, every sound, every groove, every riff is very well crafted. The order of the songs is really good too, Trouble's Coming serves like a preview of the album, Boilermaker has been placed in between Either You Want It and Mad Visions, giving all three songs a better context to fit in, enhancing the tracks.
    Overall: great sounding album, very danceable and enjoyable. Great work from the duo taking a step forward and trying new things.    … Full Review »
  3. blue-intended
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    I might be biased as hell because this is one of the first albums i ever stayed up for and listened to it all the way at 12am, but this albumI might be biased as hell because this is one of the first albums i ever stayed up for and listened to it all the way at 12am, but this album captures everything that makes Royal Blood great. And in my opinion it is a great step forward in terms of sound. I especially love that they werent scared to try out something new like the amazing closer that is All We Have Is Now… Full Review »
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