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74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Under The Radar
    Jun 6, 2014
    60
    The hardcore supergroup rips through 16 songs in a tad over a half hour ferociously, but also maintains a tight song structure. [Jun/Jul 2014, p.95]
  2. Apr 14, 2014
    60
    It’s nowhere near as hot as the real prime stuff the early ’80s gave us (Poison Idea, Void, Tar Babies, that sort of thing) and still lags behind the young ‘uns who’re keeping the genre fresh and vital.
  3. Apr 10, 2014
    60
    Wasted Years feels less like an event than an album it still discernibly trumps the alternatives.
  4. 50
    Wasted Years is unlikely to appeal to a whole new legion of fans, but those already on-board should be happy with their order of ‘more of the same’.
  5. Apr 7, 2014
    40
    There are basically no odd turns here, no tangents into unexpected territory and certainly nothing at will make you spin your head round for a second glimpse. That being said, it fulfils its remit with consummate ease and you'd be hard pressed to say it's unenjoyable.
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. May 2, 2014
    8
    Going surprisingly longer (a whole 6 minutes longer) than their last two efforts, OFF!'s newest album slides into some interesting sludgeGoing surprisingly longer (a whole 6 minutes longer) than their last two efforts, OFF!'s newest album slides into some interesting sludge metal territory while still relying on the fast speeds employed in their work that make the band who they are today.. Ultimately it's another great album from a great band. Full Review »
  2. Apr 23, 2014
    7
    In terms of hardcore punk revivalism, this album does a pretty good job of capturing that tone, and will probably be the best album of theIn terms of hardcore punk revivalism, this album does a pretty good job of capturing that tone, and will probably be the best album of the genre this year. OFF really stays in there comfort zone here and i cant complain. The album sounds pretty freaking good, but i'm not absolutely amazed. Full Review »