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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the third full-length studio release for the Los Angeles punk band led by Keith Morris.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Apr 4, 2014
    90
    Wasted Years features another 16 blasters to add to your ‘essential punk’ playlist.
  2. Apr 4, 2014
    80
    Hardcore is as much about its physical impact as its melodies, but Off! deliver both.
  3. Q Magazine
    Apr 23, 2014
    80
    Chaotic and raw, it exemplifies the best of US punk rock. [May 2014, p.116]
  4. The pit-friendly snarl of ‘I Won’t Be A Casualty’ and ‘You Must Be Damned’ show that these guys are all still the real deal.
  5. Aug 1, 2014
    67
    Analog tape thickens America's best punk band into an upward curve on its third LP.
  6. Apr 8, 2014
    62
    Despite its scattered high points, though, it's hard not to think of Wasted Years as little more than the third most exciting OFF! record.
  7. 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.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  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. Collapse
  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. Expand