Ringleader Of The Tormentors
by Morrissey
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. PopMatters
    30
    His newest album is at best a parody of old Morrissey. He has become boring. He has become stagnant. He has become irrelevant.

Awards & Rankings

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#42 Most Discussed Album of 2006
93
#93 Most Shared Album of 2006

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 105 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 105
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 105
  3. Negative: 9 out of 105
  1. Alfie18
    Feb 6, 2023
    8
    More mixed than his previous album but still his fantastic vocals remain. You Have Killed Me and Life Is A Pigsty are the standouts to me.
  2. adpirtle
    Aug 1, 2014
    8
    Morrissey gets (sometimes uncomfortably) personal in Ringleader of the Tormentors, which makes it a special album for that fact alone. TonyMorrissey gets (sometimes uncomfortably) personal in Ringleader of the Tormentors, which makes it a special album for that fact alone. Tony Visconti's capable production gives a gentler feel to You Are the Quarry's follow-up. Make no mistake - there is filler here, but it's well done filler, certainly nothing worth skipping over to get to the next terrific track (and there are lots of those).… Full Review »
  3. [Anonymous]
    Dec 21, 2006
    10
    since its release in april it has stayed at the top of the pile. there is no question morrissey remains as the best of 2006. only a couple since its release in april it has stayed at the top of the pile. there is no question morrissey remains as the best of 2006. only a couple can compete. this release improves after every play.… Full Review »
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