Billy Talent III
by Billy Talent
Metascore
45

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    60
    When they stretch farthest away from their origins, as they do on the plodding power ballad 'Sudden Movements,' their sound takes a turn for the best.
  2. NOW Magazine
    60
    Brendan O’Brien, best known for his continuous work with Pearl Jam and Springsteen, takes over from Gavin Brown on Billy’s third s/t offering, and there’s some noticeable dulling of the edges here.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    50
    III is unspectacular, yet it’s laudable that Billy Talent’s chins to remain unencumbered by the ballbags of big business.
  5. Q Magazine
    40
    It may not be an unpleasant listen, but it's a strangely soulless one. [Aug 2009, p.101]
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  6. Uncut
    40
    Maybe they should have bigger ambitions. [Spe 2009, p.79]
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  7. PopMatters
    40
    the overall tone of Billy Talent III is, at best, one of stagnation and, at worst, one of regression.
  8. Drowned In Sound
    20
    The intensity on Billy Talent III feels the same as the intensity of the band's live show, awkwardly forced and absolutely repellent.

Awards & Rankings

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#52 Most Shared Album of 2009

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 62
  3. Negative: 6 out of 62
  1. gingy
    Jul 27, 2011
    10
    This album got my really into Billy Talent music. Although I had known before two or three songs, I did not pay attention to that album.This album got my really into Billy Talent music. Although I had known before two or three songs, I did not pay attention to that album. Whatever the critics say... I don't care. This is my favourite album.… Full Review »
  2. Sean
    Dec 4, 2009
    10
    Critics don't know what they are talking about. Great progression from their second album.
  3. gamesrock271
    Jul 30, 2016
    10
    the critics all seem to have their heads up their asses, sure it's not as good as the first or second album, but it's still very good. i willthe critics all seem to have their heads up their asses, sure it's not as good as the first or second album, but it's still very good. i will recommend this album until the day I die.… Full Review »
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