Exclaim's Scores
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For 4,928 reviews, this publication has graded:
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58% higher than the average critic
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4% same as the average critic
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38% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.1 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 75
Highest review score: | The Ascension | |
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Lowest review score: | Excuse My French |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 4,178 out of 4928
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Mixed: 723 out of 4928
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Negative: 27 out of 4928
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Mint Condition is an incredible country-folk album, not only due to crisp and clear storytelling, but Spence's mesmerizing vocals, which have a unique sound of their own, with a hint of Dolly Parton, Lee Ann Womack and Ashley Monroe mixed into one.- Exclaim
- Posted May 1, 2019
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Devouring Radiant Light is like the James Bond of metal albums--it's mature and well-composed, yet lethal enough to be badass. It is an aggressive middle finger to anyone who doubted that Skeletonwitch could make it with another frontman.- Exclaim
- Posted Jul 20, 2018
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- Posted Oct 24, 2019
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If there were any doubts among the faithful about legendary Quebec prog-metal dudes Voivod being able to recapture the magic of their classic era in the absence of deceased guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, they're shattered within moments of the title track.- Exclaim
- Posted Jan 28, 2013
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How Ill Thy World Is Ordered is a thoughtfully orchestrated masterpiece that reveals something neat and new the longer you stare at it. Lyrically, musically, and critically, Daniel Romano is a soothsaying sorcerer operating in plain sight.- Exclaim
- Posted Sep 18, 2020
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It's a brilliant new benchmark in his already stellar discography, showcasing just how much of an artistic powerhouse he has become and a clear shift from the darkness that his music, even at its poppiest, once embodied.- Exclaim
- Posted Jan 10, 2022
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The last two Pistol Annies albums ranged from very good to brilliant; this album seems to be a breakthrough, a masterpiece that extends their already formidable gifts.- Exclaim
- Posted Nov 2, 2018
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Luxury Problems is a highly impressive full-length album of dark, atmospheric techno.- Exclaim
- Posted Nov 6, 2012
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Fans will still recognize his inimitable approach to propulsive off-kilter rhythm and dissonant timbres, organized into fluid yet alien structures, but the sound is deeper, and its inherent joy all the more resonant.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 22, 2016
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Lenker’s writing is always in conversations with traditional songwriting modes, but her soft sense of self and fascination with the surreal makes her art compellingly and unmistakably individual.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 20, 2024
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Groovy and scintillating, but with depth and meaning to spare, In a Poem Unlimited is U.S. Girls--and pop music--at its very best.- Exclaim
- Posted Feb 12, 2018
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It's the layering and attention to detail on these tracks that further reaffirms that Black Milk is now firmly in his own lane.- Exclaim
- Posted Oct 29, 2014
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With Forever, Code Orange have put together a record that few others in the genre would have the nerve to attempt making, and have found a number of ways to stay engaging across the set without losing any of their previous weight or momentum.- Exclaim
- Posted Jan 13, 2017
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Reflektor goes after this eternal, existential tension in masterful strokes and is a significant musical contribution by Arcade Fire, who continue to find ways to tap into universal expressions while making music that's refreshingly topical, infectious and completely their own.- Exclaim
- Posted Oct 28, 2013
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- Posted Apr 17, 2012
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The Anthropocene Extinction is another stroke of genius by one of the best heavy bands of all time.- Exclaim
- Posted Sep 2, 2015
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Exquisite. ... Rifles & Rosary Beads offers not only a document of atrocity and neglect, but a chance for redemption and healing.- Exclaim
- Posted Jan 29, 2018
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June is no ingénue or girl-done-wrong; her persona as a creator is both spellbinding and well versed in the ways of the world. This is the singer-songwriter as wise woman, as wickedly sharp village witch.- Exclaim
- Posted Mar 8, 2017
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As their name suggests, they have all the control over the music, and how they channel that is through wonderful anarchy.- Exclaim
- Posted Jun 26, 2014
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All filtered through Davidson's signature brand of deadpan humour, this is a hilarious, challenging dance floor record, and you're going to have to take it seriously.- Exclaim
- Posted Oct 4, 2018
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The understated maturity of the 24-year-old Hozier on his debut album is a beacon for young writers learning to craft significant compositions.- Exclaim
- Posted Oct 7, 2014
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A bit of a crime he's been laying low so long but thankfully, Adulkt Life is yet another mighty, invigorating musical force he's a part of.- Exclaim
- Posted Nov 9, 2020
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Wildheart has its mushy spot (see the superfluous "Destinado a Morir"), but on the whole, it stands as one of the year's standout efforts.- Exclaim
- Posted Jun 30, 2015
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Take Me Apart is a subtle, sexy LP from a woman who knows what she wants, and clearly aims to write anthems for fans feeling the same way.- Exclaim
- Posted Oct 5, 2017
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This is thoroughly traumatizing noise horror, and even with Halloween still a month off, it's hard to imagine a more terrifying album to come this year.- Exclaim
- Posted Oct 29, 2018
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Vulnicura is a well-crafted antithesis musically and thematically, resulting in the most compelling effort she has put forth in years.- Exclaim
- Posted Jan 27, 2015
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Chronology is a socially, politically and industrially aware effort, the work of an intelligent, savvy and ambitious artist who makes for an ideal genre representative to take reggae to its next global level.- Exclaim
- Posted Jul 11, 2017
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The reason why Ex Hex Rips is so triumphant is that it easily attains its simple goal of presenting a total blast for the listener to savour. Or to take the title's bait, Ex Hex Rips rips.- Exclaim
- Posted Oct 7, 2014
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From its weighty subject matter to its incredibly nuanced production, The Colour in Anything is not only Blake at his best, but also his most personal. Blake's expanded his both his heart and his process here, making music with others outside of his laptop to demonstrate the growth that had led to this brilliant, fulfilling work.- Exclaim
- Posted May 10, 2016
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The result is distinctly Dead in the Dirt. Subtlety is not in the cards, so the faint of heart, or those craving even the most inconspicuous of melodies, should look elsewhere.- Exclaim
- Posted Aug 6, 2013
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