Viet Cong
by Viet Cong
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
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  1. Austin Chronicle
    Mar 18, 2015
    40
    It's not fair to hold Viet Cong's hype against them, but an album this ordinary points to a generation of indie-rock writers trying, and failing, to pretend the bubble hasn't burst.
  2. Mojo
    Feb 18, 2015
    60
    Viet Cong aren't quite home yet, but they're getting there. [Mar 2015, p.100]
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Jan 26, 2015
    60
    Viet Cong hardly shy away from evoking that tragedy, and at times they seem to still be processing its long-term impact.

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 73 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 73
  3. Negative: 2 out of 73
  1. tsentz
    Jan 20, 2015
    10
    This should be getting far more attention than it is. Sleater Kinney's new one is great too, but this surpasses it in my opinion for it'sThis should be getting far more attention than it is. Sleater Kinney's new one is great too, but this surpasses it in my opinion for it's originality, and intensity. I love it, start to finish. Not a bad song on here.… Full Review »
  2. Noiseblock
    Feb 24, 2015
    8
    Viet Cong prove that they can live up to the expectations that inevitably came with the status of being the spiritual successor of the praisedViet Cong prove that they can live up to the expectations that inevitably came with the status of being the spiritual successor of the praised band Women. Ultimately, the self-titled debut album of Viet Cong is a post-punk behemoth with a ferocious drive behind all the bleak lyrics, mostly expressed through loud guitars and military sounding drums mixed with a healthy portion of experimental synths. It definitely raised the bar for any album to come after it.… Full Review »
  3. jyo_tirmaya
    Jan 22, 2015
    10
    I can't remember when I've heard music like this. My first reaction was a more amped up gothic band like Death In June. They also remind me ofI can't remember when I've heard music like this. My first reaction was a more amped up gothic band like Death In June. They also remind me of Ice Age, who are also making this kind of music these days. If, like me, you can't understand the lyrics or what they're singing about, just the tone of the vocals gives you the clue. This is a great album and comes HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!… Full Review »
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