Average Rating: 3.70 Rating Variance: 0.85 Objectivity Score: 73% (Fairly Balanced)
Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name5.0 classicA Wilhelm Scream Ruiner4.5 superbEmery The QuestionMae The EverglowThrice The Alchemy Index Vols. I & II4.0 excellentAcceptance PhantomsMae Destination: BeautifulMae Destination: B-Sides3.5 greatMy Chemical Romance The Black ParadeStraylight Run The Needles, The Space3.0 goodBullet For My Valentine The Poison2.0 poorCartel ChromaMae SingularityBefore I begin, let me say that I love Mae's two previous albums. They are constantly in my CD player. But this isn't the Mae I know and love. Change is good. But change for changes sake is a very bad thing. And it appears that Mae's label switch and decision to make a "harder" rock album were very bad changes indeed. Capitol records is the worst thing to happen to Mae yet. The opening song, "Brink of Disaster", is what starts the disaster for me. It starts with a short drum fill and then a nasty, ear-grating synth sound that remains throughout the entire song. I just can't listen to it. And the sad part is, the album goes downhill from there. That's not to say the album doesn't have a few listen-able songs. "Just let Go" is a very enjoyable song with light rhythm guitar throughout the song and prominent keys. "Crazy 8s" is also a highlight of the album. Overall, however, the album fails to live up to its rather high expectations. A disappointment from Mae.
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