Victorious
by Wolfmother
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. Record Collector
    Feb 26, 2016
    60
    The overall impression is of vintage music given a modern snap and kept short and simple for maximum effect.
  2. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 22, 2016
    60
    Flawed, but enjoyable.
  3. Boston Globe
    Feb 19, 2016
    60
    Mostly, though, Victorious simply colors within the lines drawn by others, scratching the itch of those already inclined to seek it out.
  5. No Ripcord
    Mar 9, 2016
    50
    Victorious is premium Wolfmother in places, and pretty much abominable in others.
  6. AllMusic
    Feb 19, 2016
    50
    Victorious amounts to little more than a thrown-together mess.
  7. Classic Rock Magazine
    Feb 16, 2016
    50
    Stockdale’s magpie career continues to show not an inkling of musical mutation. Let’s call it treadmill rock--one man putting a lot of effort into going absolutely nowhere.
  8. DIY Magazine
    Feb 23, 2016
    40
    It’s all too nice, too safe, and ultimately, too predictable.

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6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. SavageReviews
    Feb 25, 2016
    6
    As usual, Stockdale rips off EVERYBODY! The riffs are cool, and the production is pleasing, but the lyrics are banal. "The Love That You Give"As usual, Stockdale rips off EVERYBODY! The riffs are cool, and the production is pleasing, but the lyrics are banal. "The Love That You Give" is a banging opener, but things are pretty much downhill from there. Good for a listen or two before heading back to some Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath.… Full Review »
  2. HumanPate86
    Feb 23, 2016
    5
    Unimaginative, unoriginal and lacking in real quality as always. Yet, if you're looking for a good riff (and good riff only), Wolfmother is aUnimaginative, unoriginal and lacking in real quality as always. Yet, if you're looking for a good riff (and good riff only), Wolfmother is a pretty good choice.… Full Review »
  3. turtleseyes
    Feb 20, 2016
    9
    This is truly a rock album and that's it. It doesn't pretend to reinvent the wheel, it doesn't have to. It resembles more of 80s heavy thanThis is truly a rock album and that's it. It doesn't pretend to reinvent the wheel, it doesn't have to. It resembles more of 80s heavy than 70s hard to my ears, and that fits like a glove for Wolfmother sound. A real treat for fans. Also a nice change of pace from the stoner-rock lo-fi release from 2014, New Crown. Just don't expect or try to compare this to their first album, its really different, but still pretty good music. Enjoy. I'm sure I will.… Full Review »
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