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Universal acclaim- based on 52 Ratings
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Positive: 48 out of 52
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Mixed: 3 out of 52
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Negative: 1 out of 52
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CarterHNov 30, 2009Awesome album. Not the biggest metal fan out there, I merely dabble. This album, however, remained in my car player for the better part of (coming on) two months. At points I feel like I'm listening to a Pink Floyd song, moments later I remember "Thats right! Sludge metal, not classic rock!"
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GabrielCOct 19, 2009Masterpiece!
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JessDDec 1, 2009Beautiful, epic release from start to finish and start again.
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MichaelGNov 13, 2009One of the year's best!
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DustinCOct 16, 2009in so many words, this is Mastodon lite. Which is still pretty freaking fantastic.
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JMCOct 19, 2009A more contemplative record than their first, but rewarding in the long run, if not immediately in places. The interludes are forgettable, but help the overall feeling of cohesion that many felt "Red Album" lacked. Definitely a step forward for the band. Highly Recommended.
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JhonatanYOct 19, 2009Best album of the year, hands down.
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AlexHOct 19, 2009A solid effort. An absolutely enjoyable adventure from start to finish.
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AndyBOct 21, 2009This is a solid album from start to finish. Swollen and Halo immediately resonates with the imagination, and Jake Leg is a creative punch to the face a la Melvins. This is a remarkable band.
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RyanMNov 25, 2009I can't stop listening to this and Red Album. Always together, a lot of the same, but it's GOOD same. I can never listen to one album without instantly wanting to listen to the other because I crave more of their music.
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ScrizzNov 30, 2009I don't normally vote on this site but this album deserves high praise. I was in need of an album with some punch and this album has it.
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MikeCDec 4, 2009Poor song-writing damages what could have a been a fine album.
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SteveMNov 19, 2009Great album. I'm wondering why Metacritic won't pick up one more review of it so it will qualify for the Best Of 2009 list? They've been sitting at 6 reviews for awhile, and there are other reviews out there that could be referenced.
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Jun 29, 2011This album is unbelievable. I am not a big metal fan at all, I typically dislike the hardcore vocals of most bands; however, Baroness has managed to make their vocals fit in perfectly with their music along with the beautifully composed music. Listening through the album in its proper order and progression also adds to the epic nature of the album. It is one of my favorite albums ever.
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Alternative PressBlue Record truly depicts a band at the peak of their powers. [Nov 2009, p.106]
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I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s an overarching concept. It doesn’t matter one way or another. It’s a gallop from start to finish. Blue Record is going to be hard to top.
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Here, as on Red Album, they keep finding new ways to make old Black Sabbath tricks seem fresh.