Used Future
by The Sword
User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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  1. fwtll636
    May 13, 2018
    8
    On their sixth studio album 'Used Future', The Sword take a step back from progressive metal and focus on writing catchy, slightly linear rock songs. This switch could be seen as a negative, but it makes their music more accessible and easier to swallow.

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Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Jun 28, 2018
    40
    Sixth album Used Future revs up behind "Deadly Nightshade," an ass-kicking rocker showcasing the local quartet at its bombastic best. Alas, the Sword doesn't stay in its wheelhouse. While "Book of Thoth" and "Twilight Sunrise" stick the same landing, the title track swims in the neo-classic rock waters in which the band has recently waded, now gone tepid.
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  2. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 6, 2018
    70
    It all gives the impression that The Sword, lost in their own reverie, won't notice whether you listen or not. But you should. [May 2018, p.92]
  3. Kerrang!
    Mar 23, 2018
    60
    Used Future comes embedded in a murderous groove and with enough trippy melodies to give off a genuinely psychedelic edge. [17 Mar 2018, p.55]
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