Fuck the Facts, a Canadian group, practice classic grindcore, characterized by the " metronome-precision drumming and riffing abound, as well as vocal screams and growls " by Allmusic reviewer Greg Prato.

Allmusic reviewer Steven Erlewine rated the album negatively, only giving two out of five stars.

" Allmusic reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine called Slash's contributions " quite amazing ", though criticised the song-writing, stating " it's too bad that nobody in the band bothered to write any songs.

Critical reaction was extremely positive ; Pitchfork awarded the album a 9. 7 out of 10, and Allmusic reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote that it was " arguably Yo La Tengo's finest and most coherent album to date.

Allmusic reviewer Ned Raggett writes that " part of her appeal is how she can make hard-to-interpret lyrics so emotionally gripping.

Although it did not enter any charts, Hell Awaits was hailed upon its release as Slayer's most progressive recording, featuring much darker thrash-oriented style, with unusual arrangements such as varying tempos, and dissonant nuances that " paved the way to a wholly distinctive sound all their own ," according to Allmusic reviewer Eduardo Rivadavia.

Allmusic reviewer Alex Henderson said of the album, " Smith shows herself to be an expressive, commanding singer " and that " Wisdom shows considerable promise ".

He went on to do session work for numerous rock bands and also with a number of jazz artists including Alphonse Mouzon's album Mind Transplant, considered " one of the best fusion recordings of all time " by Allmusic reviewer Robert Taylor.

It was considered the band's strongest work since Treasure by Allmusic reviewer Ned Raggett, who described it as " simply fantastic " and successful in creating " more accessibility ".

Allmusic reviewer Johnny Loftus felt that the chorus of the backing voices shifted the song from hardcore punk to pop, and called the single " a car-radio singalong of pure genius ".

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" Velvet Revolver's second album Libertad saw the band's style change with the presence of producer Brendan O ' Brien, noted by Allmusic reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine.

Allmusic reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine said that Ringmaster has " more focus on Ringmaster, which means that the album hits harder and makes a bigger impression.

Allmusic reviewer Johnny Loftus commented that elements in the songs " Die ( And Die Now )" and " Swinging the Dead " redeem an otherwise disappointing album and hoped the band would focus less on the mainstream.

Allmusic reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine stated that " the album uses the ragged cacophony of Bone Machine as a starting point, and proceeds to bring in the songwriterly aspects of Rain Dogs, along with its affection for backstreet and backwoods blues, plus a hint of the beatnik qualities of Swordfish.

Allmusic reviewer Thom Jurek called the tracklist " amazing " and said " None of these tunes are done with an ounce of camp.

The songs on the EP drew comparisons to the likes of R. E. M., Pixies, and Sonic Youth by Stephen Thomas Erlewine and Heather Phares of Allmusic, and also to Half Japanese and The Velvet Underground by reviewer Piero Scaruffi .< ref name =" Scaruffi "> Scaruffi, Piero.

Allmusic reviewer Richie Unterberger panned the album as being " crass ".

Cypress Hill's Black Sunday featured a rock-based sound and artwork which, according to Allmusic reviewer Steve Huey, resembled that of heavy metal bands.

Allmusic reviewer Thom Jurek praised the album for its " straight-up, mainstream contemporary country " sound but said that it did not reflect a change in sound from Fall.

The album received positive reviews from critics with Allmusic reviewer David Reamer giving the album a nearly perfect 4. 5 out of 5 stars, praising the songs " Temptation's Wings ", " Stone the Crow ", and " Bury Me in Smoke ".

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Allmusic reviewer Don Kline called Paper Monsters " a mix of swampy blues-injected rock, slick urban electronica, and atmospheric balladry " and gave it three out of five stars.

In his review of 01011001 Allmusic reviewer stated " Music this over the top almost defies criticism.

Reviewer Dave Thompson of Allmusic gave the album a rating of three stars out of five, claiming it was more representative of David Cassidy's solo material than the usual Partridge Family album: " the performances all lean a lot closer towards the Cassidy solo ideal -- soft ballads, tight rockers -- than the all-for-one harmonies and joy that characterized the Partridges ' earlier releases.

In his Allmusic review music critic David Cleary called Homecoming " America's finest album " and despite citing the lyrics as sometime banal, wrote that " each song here has something to recommend it.

David Jeffries from Allmusic described Play with Toys as " slacker rap ".

Allmusic described the album as " bland ", while Rolling Stone's David Wild gave it four out of five stars, stating, " Pilgrim is the work of someone who has learned in the hardest way imaginable that although he cannot change the world, he might be able to change himself.

David Jeffries of Allmusic said, " The most frustrating thing about WWIII is that it's so darn inconsistent.

" David Fricke of Rolling Stone praised its resemblance to psychedelia while Allmusic writer Zac Johnson lauded its musical complexity.

A third and final album was again helmed by David Kahne, which Allmusic writer Stewart Mason speculated was a " reaction against the more commercial sound of Benefactor.

Ned Raggett, writing for Allmusic, identified a continuing David Bowie influence, but stated that the album " shows Murphy fully coming into his own as a performer ".

David Feffries of Allmusic gave the album a somewhat positive review.

In a retrospective review, Allmusic editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine cited the album as " the beginning of David Bowie's classic period " and complimented its " tight, twisted heavy guitar rock that appears simple on the surface but sounds more gnarled upon each listen ".

While reviewing the album, Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic said that the songs produced by David Foster are too predictable due to their " slick commercial appeal.

David Jeffries of Allmusic claimed the album is " a great informal introduction to the ferocious and melodic witches ' brew Shadows Fall always seems to nail.

Allmusic reviewer David Jeffries praised Man's Myth, writing that " it reaches farther outside the suburban trash world of Psychopathic Records than anything the label has released previously.

In his Allmusic review, Steve McDonald wrote: ".. the album opened with daring quietness, with David Jackson's flute echoing across the stereo space, joined by Hammill's voice as he whispered the opening lines.

Allmusic writer David Jeffries gave the album a 3-star review, stating " Lyttle's breezy and dreamy voice supplies the flair, lilting lightly over a musical background that is as sparkling as it is limited ".

William Ruhlmann of Allmusic gave the album a star rating of five stars out of five and described it as the " definitive version of the Horror score.

It received mixed reviews: Allmusic gave it a four star rating, the NME 8 out of 10, and Music Week and MOJO were equally positive, but it received much weaker reviews from some of the British press.

Allmusic gave an intensely positive retrospective review, praising the " blistering riffs " of " I Love You # 19 ", the " sardonic humor and wit " of "( Nearsighted Girl With Approaching ) Tidal Wave ", and the " spooky concept-album-type finish " of the title track, but concluding the entire release to be " A great album all around.

In a retrospective review of the album, Stephen Thomas Erlewine, senior editor for Allmusic, gave " Dare " a 5-star rating.

Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic gave the album a negative review, remarking that " If you do happen to enjoy their ridiculously stupid jokes, Oi to the World is nearly as fun as anything else in their catalog, even though you might admit their fast, goofy, and essentially tuneless songs are beginning to wear a bit thin.

Allmusic gave Slave to the Grind a rating of four and a half out of five stars, and said the album was " one of the best — and heaviest — examples of mainstream hard rock / heavy metal ".

Both Allmusic and Rolling Stone gave the album four stars out of five.

Allmusic said that the album had " melodies and songwriting are pretty consistent ", and gave it a score of four stars out of five.

" Too poppy " for Mick Box ’ liking ( but still, " too eccentric to fit the bill of an AOR record ", according to Allmusic ), it was well received at the time ( Sounds gave it 4 stars ) but failed to chart.

Allmusic gave positive, although reserved, feedback, saying that there aren't " many weaknesses on the record, aside from the suspicion that Vaughan didn't really push himself as hard as he could have ".

" Allmusic gave the album five stars and declared: " virtually every track exults in natural wonder, whether it's the nocturnal magic celebrated by the title cut or the unlimited promise offered in Brand New Day.

In a retrospective review, Allmusic editor John Bush gave the album four-and-a-half out of five stars and complimented its songs ' " freewheeling arrangements ".

In a retrospective review, Allmusic editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine gave the album five out of five stars and stated, " remains the pinnacle of the Allmans and Southern rock at its most elastic, bluesy, and jazzy ".

Heather Phares of Allmusic gave the album a five-star rating, stating that Debut is " Possibly her prettiest work, Björk's horizons expanded on her other releases, but the album still sounds fresh, which is even more impressive considering electronic music's whiplash-speed innovations.

Allmusic gave the album four out of five stars, praising Rich Robinson's guitar playing and Chris Robinson's " appropriate vocal swagger ".

Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic. com gave the album three of out five stars, stating, " The worst you can say about the record is that there are no surprises, but the audience for this record doesn't want surprises ; they want comfort, whether it arrives in polished music or artsy photos of newborns, and Miracle provides both, which makes it appealing for those expectant or new mothers in Dion's audience.

The album's reception was generally positive, with Allmusic rewarding the album with a rating of four and a half out of five stars and Entertainment Weekly gave the album a B +.

Thom Jurek, a staff writer for Allmusic, gave the album a rating of three out of five stars.

Allmusic gave the album four out of five start, stating " thanks to LA Reid and Babyface's production and Pink's engaging talents, it's a promising first effort all the same.

Allmusic gave the album two out of five stars.

Allmusic gave Family four out of five stars and said that the album, " illustrates her range as a singer along with some true strength as a writer.

Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic gave the album three and a half out of five stars, noting that " Kurt Cobain illustrated signs of his considerable songcraft, particularly on the minor-key ballad ' About a Girl ' and the dense churn of ' Blew '".

Allmusic staff writer Stephen Thomas Erlewine gave the album three out of five stars.