2.0 poor	Conor Mackie | September 4th 09
Ugh, I pity the people who think this is classic. Listen to some proper Death Metal and not these showed-promise-but-became-pretenders. That said, this is not an awful album by any stretch but too boring to be considered anything more than average. 6 Bumps | Bump

4.0 excellent	rumpusaurus | September 2nd 09
This just leaked the other day. I've listened to it a few times and it's just plain awesome (coming from someone who's never been a huge fan). The band's guitars have improved in many ways for the better, especially the solos. I definitely will be buying this as soon as it comes out. 6 Bumps | Bump

2.5 average	Adam Thomas CONTRIBUTOR | September 6th 09
new ideas plz 5 Bumps | Bump

2.5 average	Kit Brown CONTRIBUTOR | September 6th 09
As if I needed further proof that Ryan Knight should have kept playing in Arsis. Deflorate offers a few more dweedles than on past releases, but really does little else to differentiate from Miasma and Nocturnal. Unless you're already a dedicated TBDM fan (and I wouldn't understand why), approach this album with minimal expectations. At least the album art rules. 4 Bumps | Bump

4.0 excellent	Carnifex | September 1st 09
Awesome awesome awesome, The Black Dahlia Murder prove once again they're one of the best modern metal bands out there. 3 Bumps | Bump

5.0 classic	bITxHxC | September 10th 09
I really don't care what all these people on here who trash talk bands that work hard to make something that alot of people really like. I think it's good and I am a fan of TBDM no matter what. Just because your behind a computer screen doesn't mean anyone really cares because this band is going places no matter what you say. 2 Bumps | Bump

2.5 average	Caleb McAlpine CONTRIBUTOR | September 7th 09
Musical reiteration sells and Deflorate buys in bulk. 2 Bumps | Bump

4.5 superb	Mewcopa | September 4th 09
Wow. Unfreakin' believable. Been waiting all year and this is easily the best thing I have heard for a long time from any band. Cleanest vocals and best solos ever. 2 Bumps | Bump

2.5 average	Stephen Abootman | September 4th 09
The addition of Ryan Knight helps to bring some variety in the solo department but doesn't prevent the band from sticking the their same song writing formula on Deflorate, which is starting to wear thin. some catchy melodies and interesting lyrics but overall an album which tries to build on Nocturnal's success and falls short. 2 Bumps | Bump

3.5 great	Dan Paulmeno | September 19th 09
Same Riffs, Same Screams, Same Growls, Same Lyrics,Same Great Black Dahlia Music. Nothing new here except slightly improved guitars. 1 Bumps | Bump

3.0 good	GBJ | September 9th 09
This is pretty much Nocturnal with Ryan Knight, but that's really all I wanted from a new TBDM record anyway. Anyone who was expecting anything else is just plain silly. Nowhere near a classic, but great, solid stuff, as long as you aren't one of those no-fun, mopey types of people. 1 Bumps | Bump

4.0 excellent	Dan Thornhill | September 9th 09
These guys shred. Lets see any of you critics do a fraction of what these guys have done. 1 Bumps | Bump

3.0 good	Mizael Lopez | September 8th 09
An AMAZING album i really dont have to explain why. You will hear why I think so once you start to hear thier mel-harmonic sound in thier riffs. 1 Bumps | Bump

2.5 average

William Hughes | September 6th 09

hey all the shitty metalheads of the site who think they have good taste but don't think this sucks...and, sadly, they're pretty much right...the addition of a shitty guitarist from a shitty band and the subtraction of most memorable moments of albums past makes this a samey wash of let down...this is the album that finally justifies the unfair reputation this band has always been awarded ... 1 Bumps | Bump

3.0 good	Dante | September 6th 09
Definately sticking to their tried and tired song structures. Nothing new, nothing innovative, solos are a step above from previous releases. This is definately an album for the fans but it wont earn them new ones. However; this being their fourth album in, I'm not really suprised by this. 1 Bumps | Bump

2.5 average	fireaboveicebelow | September 4th 09
if you want bands who tend to disgrace american music further with every output, look no farther than the metal scene 1 Bumps | Bump

1.0 awful	rorschachu | October 24th 09
GenNarain is a faggot js Bump

2.5 average	ManRunsOverBus | September 26th 09
They are treading water with this album. It was always going to be difficult to top "Nocturnal" though. They need to come up with some fresh ideas. A solid album,nothing more than that. Bump

3.0 good	Carmelo Camenzuli | September 19th 09
Didnt think it was better then the 3 previous albums, but still a good listen. Bump

2.5 average	Regulator | September 9th 09
i gotta say this is a step down from Nocturnal and Unhallowed for me. way less groove. seems like the even-numbered releases aren't my faves haha. altho the latter half seems better than the first half....i'll give this a few listens, but it doesn't jump out at me Bump

2.5 average	tomr4 | September 9th 09
anyone who gives this a 5 is a complete moron. it's just like their past albums...except without all the catchy, memorable parts. Bump

1.5 very poor	Maximilian Harkness | September 7th 09
Death Metal done in the dullest way possible... ooo look a shiny thing! Bump