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Typhoons
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

  • Summary: The third full-length release for the British rock duo was self-produced except for two tracks with production from Paul Epworth.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. American Songwriter
    Jun 2, 2021
    80
    Royal Blood shifted gears and embraced a more polished sonic profile and neon color scheme for Typhoons, given that intensity and darkness reinforce its narratives in this album more zealously than its predecessors.
  2. Kerrang!
    Apr 30, 2021
    80
    Truly, so confident and perfectly measured are Royal Blood here that, while definitely focused on the stars, they sound like they never noticed the gutter was there in the first place. It’s rock’n’roll lit up by a disco ball.
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 29, 2021
    80
    The riffs are better, arrangements more textured, harmonies more interesting (there’s a great contribution from some female backing singers on “Oblivion”). Then there’s the surprising closer “All We Have is Now”, a poignant moment of calm after the storm. Royal Blood have finally found their own voice.
  4. AllMusic
    May 3, 2021
    80
    Typhoons is designed as a late-night party record and if Homme occasionally pushes Royal Blood to lean in a bit too hard in this direction, the results are quite effective.
  5. Clash Music
    Apr 30, 2021
    70
    It’s a ridiculous, and ridiculously enjoyable, treat, a sign that rock and dance don’t have to be at odds with one another. Taken as a whole, ‘Typhoons’ is a daring evolutionary gesture, one that finds Royal Blood claiming fresh ground for the future.
  6. Under The Radar
    May 20, 2021
    70
    Where Royal Blood used to seek to slay with their power, here they’ve added nuance to their package, which provides an unshakably danceable album and a real sense of positivity and possibility for the band’s future.
  7. Sputnikmusic
    May 3, 2021
    58
    What’s frustrating is the way in which Typhoons signals the less ambitious intentions of a band surely destined for more, such that its inconsistencies compound and shortcomings shine.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. Coldshot91
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    One of the few bands that just never misses the mark. They have created a great mix of headbanging riffs and danceable beats while not losingOne of the few bands that just never misses the mark. They have created a great mix of headbanging riffs and danceable beats while not losing that which made them a compelling listen to begin with. Great step forward for one of my favorite bands.… Expand
  2. justtryme90
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Excellent. Catchy. Rockin. Pretty much everything I want from a rock album in 2021 after a depressing pandemic filled year before this.
  4. blue-intended
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    I might be biased as hell because this is one of the first albums i ever stayed up for and listened to it all the way at 12am, but this albumI might be biased as hell because this is one of the first albums i ever stayed up for and listened to it all the way at 12am, but this album captures everything that makes Royal Blood great. And in my opinion it is a great step forward in terms of sound. I especially love that they werent scared to try out something new like the amazing closer that is All We Have Is Now… Expand
  5. Ethan_DeGag
    May 1, 2021
    8
    This album met my expectations and it was great throughout the entirety. Favourite tracks : Trouble’s Coming, Typhoons, Who Needs Friends,This album met my expectations and it was great throughout the entirety. Favourite tracks : Trouble’s Coming, Typhoons, Who Needs Friends, Limbo, Mad Visions

    Least Favourite : Million and One    … Expand
  6. mw04
    May 13, 2022
    8
    The songs individually all have good things about them. As an album as a whole it does get a bit samey.

    Best song: without a doubt Boilermaker
  7. Tango80
    Aug 17, 2021
    7
    Pleased they changed direction slightly from the last album as it was starting to feel as if they were going down a dead end. Royal Blood arePleased they changed direction slightly from the last album as it was starting to feel as if they were going down a dead end. Royal Blood are an interesting band and i'm incredible grateful that they get radio play so they can cut through the rubbish normally played. They're still not perfect though and something tends to lack across a whole album. For me their debut is still they're best due to it's explosiveness but this is a close 2nd.… Expand
  8. Infxmouss
    Apr 30, 2021
    0
    Honestly, extremely disappointing from Royal Bloods as they release their new album.

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