The End, So Far
by Slipknot
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

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  1. thebestbot367
    Oct 1, 2022
    5
    I've been a Slipknot fan for a long time, and I've listened to all of their albums. All albums had a song or two that wasn't really that great, but overall, they were pretty good. The End, So Far is, by far, my least favorite album. I wouldn't say it was horrible, but it was definitely underwhelming. I was excited from the moment I heard a new album was on the way, so when it finallyI've been a Slipknot fan for a long time, and I've listened to all of their albums. All albums had a song or two that wasn't really that great, but overall, they were pretty good. The End, So Far is, by far, my least favorite album. I wouldn't say it was horrible, but it was definitely underwhelming. I was excited from the moment I heard a new album was on the way, so when it finally released, I listened to it. My first thoughts were 'wait... is this Slipknot?' The album in my opinion seemed to be lacking a lot of the element that made Slipknot Slipknot. Where are the riffs? The screaming vocals? It wasn't until I got to Warranty that I recognized Slipknot's sound. But besides Warranty, it feels like the best songs were the ones released as singles (The Dying Song, Yen).

    Again, not horrible, but very underwhelming.    … Expand
  2. Mmcritic7
    Oct 2, 2022
    10
    I have seen many so-called "fans" complain about this album, apparently they want to listen to the same music for 20 more years, just because it is "heavy", it is worth mentioning that it is the only argument to stand on an altar in Iowa, because it is "heavy, beyond that, compared to the other albums it's weak, this one instead is versatile, experimental, Slipknot has managed to evolveI have seen many so-called "fans" complain about this album, apparently they want to listen to the same music for 20 more years, just because it is "heavy", it is worth mentioning that it is the only argument to stand on an altar in Iowa, because it is "heavy, beyond that, compared to the other albums it's weak, this one instead is versatile, experimental, Slipknot has managed to evolve and not get stuck, it's a great and complete album.… Expand
  3. Bftp
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    Slipknot has been able to keep current through experimentation and versatility, proving that they are one of the most brilliant bands not only of today, but of all time, an album masterpiece.
  4. MrTozatto
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    This is by far the most experimental album of their discography. But it's simply amazing! Each song is unique in its way and most of them present a very beautiful composition within, mainly in the riffs and bridges. The bridge of Yen is probably the best one of the band, and Medicine for the Dead is a composition masterpiece. Overall this album sits alongside Iowa as the two best albums ofThis is by far the most experimental album of their discography. But it's simply amazing! Each song is unique in its way and most of them present a very beautiful composition within, mainly in the riffs and bridges. The bridge of Yen is probably the best one of the band, and Medicine for the Dead is a composition masterpiece. Overall this album sits alongside Iowa as the two best albums of Slipknot, in my opinion.… Expand
  5. ilazov
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    The album is amazing. The transition from one song to another is exceptional. They really tell a story! It has a mix of their previous work, including the self titled album, down to Vol .3. If you are looking for their pure anger there are definitely songs that delivers that! This is one of their best albums!
  6. TheMetCritic
    Oct 1, 2022
    10
    one of the best albums they have released in their entire history, and this is evolution and not staying with the same sound of a more deficient album like Iowa.
  7. Ljungpung
    Sep 30, 2022
    2
    ive been a hardcore Slipknot fan for almost 15 years. previous albums have been everything from amazing to really good. but this one.. man. its so boring. opening track sounds like a Bowie song, I know corey is a hardcore Bowie fan, but this does not belong on a Slipknot album.
    And in general the vocals are so bad, he's a great vocalist and all but seem to have lost it. Taylor just sounds    ive been a hardcore Slipknot fan for almost 15 years. previous albums have been everything from amazing to really good. but this one.. man. its so boring. opening track sounds like a Bowie song, I know corey is a hardcore Bowie fan, but this does not belong on a Slipknot album.
    And in general the vocals are so bad, he's a great vocalist and all but seem to have lost it. Taylor just sounds super tired and out of breath the entire album. the only thing that makes this album bearable are the drums, Jay Weinberg is really an amazing drummer..    … Expand
  8. Harry_3454
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    É um ótimo trabalho, possui um grande amadurecimento da banda, um amadurecimento que começou no The Gray Chapter. The End, So Far possui grandes composições, com destaque para
    Hive Mind, a melhor música do álbum na minha opinião, que mostra toda qualidade técnica da banda, e do Corey Taylor como vocalista. Slipknot, com certeza, se mantém como uma das grandes bandas em atividade e a    É um ótimo trabalho, possui um grande amadurecimento da banda, um amadurecimento que começou no The Gray Chapter. The End, So Far possui grandes composições, com destaque para
    Hive Mind, a melhor música do álbum na minha opinião, que mostra toda qualidade técnica da banda, e do Corey Taylor como vocalista. Slipknot, com certeza, se mantém como uma das grandes bandas em atividade e a melhor do Nu Metal, sempre conseguindo se atualizar, se modernizar. The End, So Far é um dos melhores álbuns do ano, sem dúvida.    … Expand
  9. Ramunetic
    Oct 1, 2022
    3
    If Adderall was not the opening track, I would give it a 4. General tempo is slow, guitars sound over-produced-almost blunt at some point. Jay's drumming sounds very off, absolutely no tightness with other members. Scratching and other DJ stuff sounds muddy and have no context. Songwriting is absolutely boring, I know this is an 'experimental' album but I can't get what they are experimenting.
  10. willwillx
    Sep 30, 2022
    1
    The end so far is a mish-mash of terribly arranged songs. The album really doesn't start until 20 mins into it. Hive Mind, could be a decent song, except the chorus is quite annoying, Why do we need singy chorus in every song?

    warranty could be a banger, except the chorus is again bad. h377 could be a mosh pit song. But, it takes 2 mins to hit the groove and allow full metal    The end so far is a mish-mash of terribly arranged songs. The album really doesn't start until 20 mins into it. Hive Mind, could be a decent song, except the chorus is quite annoying, Why do we need singy chorus in every song?

    warranty could be a banger, except the chorus is again bad.

    h377 could be a mosh pit song. But, it takes 2 mins to hit the groove and allow full metal banging., It starts out like it's gonna be good, and then the lame chant starts. Fast forward 2 minutes, then it kicks in after the lame "one of us " chants ends. The rest is pretty badass, classic slipknot mosh pit song. With a cool solo. But, then.... that's it. The end... so far , ends very bad

    Hive mind, H377, and warranty are decent, but they aren't anything great.

    Hopefully the next one on the new label, or their own independent is better. Because this was classic " here is something new, it's not very good. But, we did it... to get out of contract "    … Expand
  11. daveclaws
    Sep 30, 2022
    9
    Breath of fresh air for a 20+ year old band. They still have it in them to create something new and fresh with elements from all their previous efforts. There's something in here for everyone while still sounding like Slipknot. Don't mind the people who feel the need to compare everything to ST or Iowa.
  12. Leedblue
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    This álbum is amazing.
    Every music hits different but still slipknot.
    Finale is probably one of their best musics of all time.
  13. Buyta
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    I think it's an album that pleases all "types" of Slipknot fans, a very complete album.
  14. JohneyNometal
    Nov 11, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is it possible to leave a negative rating for an album. That's rhetorical. In fact, I'm suggesting -10 for not only the album, but the band as a whole. God I hope they read this - like all neurotic and ignorant **** who create "art" to mask their idiocy do. Starved for attention, much? The band can suck every inch of my d$%k.… Expand
  15. BFM
    Oct 2, 2022
    3
    This is not "Vol. 3 on Steroids".
    This is Stone Sour on a sugar-free Red Bull.
    Only the song "H377" is actually a decent Slipknot song. The rest of the album is either cringy pop-music, or songs that start as promising Metal music, before transitioning into cringy pop-music at the first chorus. The worst thing about this album though are the clean vocals. Every single song (except    This is not "Vol. 3 on Steroids".
    This is Stone Sour on a sugar-free Red Bull.

    Only the song "H377" is actually a decent Slipknot song.
    The rest of the album is either cringy pop-music, or songs that start as promising Metal music, before transitioning into cringy pop-music at the first chorus.

    The worst thing about this album though are the clean vocals.
    Every single song (except "H377") not just has the singer Corey Taylor do his best impression of cheesy pop-music singing, but they also always use a cheap effect where several recordings of his voice are layered on top of each other.

    It's a cheap to to make a voice appear to sound better, and it was the early 2000's version of auto tune.
    The fact that Slipknot's singer is still in love with this, shows how old and out of touch with current Metal fans he has become.    … Expand
  16. MusicGuyMack
    Oct 11, 2022
    9
    The record's often at its best when Slipknot are delivering the blistering thrash metal thrills that fans know and love them for, but even where the band's experiments with more alternative metal-leaning stylings don't land with the force that they should the combination of this more atmospheric style with the heavier, more chaotic sound and energy of their first few records shouldThe record's often at its best when Slipknot are delivering the blistering thrash metal thrills that fans know and love them for, but even where the band's experiments with more alternative metal-leaning stylings don't land with the force that they should the combination of this more atmospheric style with the heavier, more chaotic sound and energy of their first few records should nonetheless make "The End, So Far" a challenging yet rewarding listen for newcomers and veteran Maggots alike.

    Choice Cuts: "The Chapeltown Rag," "Yen," "Hive Mind," "Medicine for the Dead"    … Expand
  17. basedACORN
    Sep 30, 2022
    9
    It’s awesome, super different, but a really interesting step in a new direction. The roots are there and I’m excited to see what the next stage (and deluxe edition) will bring. Also, a listen with headphones is a must!!
  18. artxx333
    Oct 2, 2022
    5
    It's worth starting with the intro of the album. In previous works, the intros have always been frightening or mysterious, but in the case of The End, So Far the intro seems to be recorded on a warm autumn evening in the courtyard of the Corrie. The next three songs are good, but Hive Mind and Warranty are like a copy of each other. The drums are hammering the same thing, and Taylor isIt's worth starting with the intro of the album. In previous works, the intros have always been frightening or mysterious, but in the case of The End, So Far the intro seems to be recorded on a warm autumn evening in the courtyard of the Corrie. The next three songs are good, but Hive Mind and Warranty are like a copy of each other. The drums are hammering the same thing, and Taylor is just yelling. The only difference between the two songs is that Hive Mind has a singsong chorus that repeats itself in most songs and is completely inappropriate. None of the songs from the record are remembered, with the exception of Yen. Otherwise, everything turned out to be average. If we consider the work separately from the past, the score is 5, if we compare it with previous works, the score is 3.… Expand
  19. Akira8817
    Oct 2, 2022
    10
    I love it. Something different but still good. I don't understand why people are comparing this to IOWA or Self-Titled. These were the old days and you should be happy because they are still making good music. I love the melodic side of slipknot and this album is perfect.
  20. GMcFly05
    Oct 10, 2022
    6
    I'm a Slipknot fan, mostly of their later stuff but The End So Far sounds like they were trying to make something happen with a new sound. I feel that it focuses more toward turntable effects and mixing sounds than what I'm accustomed to with heavy leading percussion and guitar. I love Corey and he has a great singing voice as I'm also a fan of his work with Stone Sour but I can't help butI'm a Slipknot fan, mostly of their later stuff but The End So Far sounds like they were trying to make something happen with a new sound. I feel that it focuses more toward turntable effects and mixing sounds than what I'm accustomed to with heavy leading percussion and guitar. I love Corey and he has a great singing voice as I'm also a fan of his work with Stone Sour but I can't help but feel like this album is a bit too singy for me. Like I said I like my metal to have some melodic value to it and not be all complete screams all the time but I definitely think this is their most sing songy album to date. I personally listened to the entire album and only added three of the songs to my spotify playlist, which isn't terrible by any means but I do expect more from one of my favorite bands for sure. All in all it's a decent album if you like the direction that it's taken. I don't find myself worried about the future of the bands musical direction either since from all I can gather this was a very different album making process for the band. That combined with the fact that Corey has been on record saying that the band has a lot of material for future albums is something that has me ready to put The End So Far in the rearview mirror… Expand
  21. Lgzus
    Oct 16, 2022
    10
    I really loved this album even when joey isn't in the band anymore the band stills feels alive and good
  22. ALCAV
    Nov 5, 2022
    5
    The scary man with the clown mask really scares me :(

    slimpkjot!!!1!!111!!!!!1!!!!
  23. Liamacheson
    Dec 3, 2022
    7
    Very cutting edge take on Slipknot’s trademark sound, really love the eerie and electronic elements mixed with their classic ferocity. A few songs that miss the mark and overall its a little rough around the edges, but still quite enjoyed

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. AllMusic
    Oct 6, 2022
    70
    The End, So Far may not be a home run, but it proves that the band are still in it to win it, even if they're playing the long game.
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  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Oct 3, 2022
    80
    With The End, So Far, Slipknot haven’t reinvented themselves, but returned to their roots with an older, wiser and more concise outlook, resulting in a record that chews its listeners up almost instantly, and spits them out an hour later feeling beaten, battered and ultimately, cleansed.
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  3. Sputnikmusic
    Oct 3, 2022
    46
    The End, So Far is lack-lustre at almost every turn.
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