Louder Than War’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 36 reviews of 36 albums, going back to 2014, each next to the album’s Breakdown. 5 of them come from Wikipedia ratings boxes, mostly for older albums.
Top critics
- Dom Walsh 2 reviews
- MK Bennett 1 review
- Nils van der Linden 1 review
- Sam Lambeth 1 review
- Dave Beech 1 review
28 reviews with no named critic yet.
What it reviews
- Rock 31%
- Metal & Punk 23%
- Indie & Alternative 20%
- Pop 14%
- Electronic 6%
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By the numbers
85average score it gives, on the 0 to 100 scale (36 reviews)
83%of its reviews score an album 75 or higher
13points: how far a typical review lands from its own average score
8albums given a perfect score (22.2% of its reviews)
3A-Sides reviewed, the albums the critics rate highest
7different critics with a byline on its reviews here
47%of its scores landed within 10 points of the other critics’ average for the same album (36 albums)
18points, on average, between its release-week reviews and where the other critics ended up (5 reviews)
How its scores spread
- 0–490
- 50s1
- 60s3
- 70s3
- 80s9
- 90+20
Its top scores
Every review
| Critic | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Queens of the Stone AgePerfecth“.."A lovely angular riff that, like the rest of the album nods at least in the direction of Wire and Gang of Four before changing its mind..” | MK Bennett Read the review | 90 4.5/5 | 78 | Oct 30, 2026 |
 KasabianHappenings | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 64 | 2024 |
 Peter Gabrieli/o“i/o is exactly the album you'd expect from Peter Gabriel: ambitious, introspective, optimistic, and filled with melodies as big as the ideas.” | Nils van der Linden Read the review | 90 4.5/5 | 77 | 2023 |
 The LemonheadsVarshons 2“The Lemonheads, AKA alt rock roustabout Evan Dando, return after ten years with a commendable collection of covers.” | Sam Lambeth Read the review via Wikipedia | 70 7/10 | 57 | 2019 |
 Blink-182California“Blink 182 – California July 1st 2016 DL/CD/LP 8/10 Former kings of pop-punk return with a new album and new member. Surrounded by controversy (at least” | Dave Beech Read the review | 80 8/10 | 62 | 2016 |
 Jason IsbellSomething More Than Free“Resplendent with irresistible hooks, thought-provoking lyrics and observational genius.” | Dave Jennings Read the review | 100 10/10 | 80 | 2015 |
 Slipknot.5: The Gray Chapter“Metal's most masked, Slipknot, pay hommage to their fallen founding member Paul Gray in their fifth album. But does it live up to the hype? Louder Than War's Dom Walsh…” | Dom Walsh Read the review | 75 7.5/10 | 74 | 2014 |
 Within TemptationHydra“Hydra is the sixth album from Dutch Symophonic Rock act Within Temptation. Louder Than War's Dom Walsh reviews.” | Dom Walsh Read the review | 70 7/10 | 74 | 2014 |
 Queens of the Stone Age…Like Clockwork“Queens Of the Stone Age 'Like Clockwork' album review 9/10” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 82 | |
 Lady GagaArtpop“As Lady Gaga's relevance is questioned, Harley Cassidy reviews her fourth studio album – ARTPOP – and tries to unveil the woman behind the meat dress.” | not named Read the review | 60 6/10 | 62 | |
 Lady GagaBorn This Way“Born This Way, the pivotal second album from Lady Gaga, passes its first decade, and Susan Sloan reflects on one of the most fascinating periods in pop history.” | not named Read the review | 100 5/5 | 80 | |
 Robert PlantCarry Fire“Robert Plant – Carry Fire. A slow burner, but well worth a listen. Review by Jon Kean.” | not named Read the review | 60 6/10 | 79 | |
 Lady GagaChromatica“Lady Gaga releases her unapologetic sixth studio album just in time for Pride – Chromatica – at a time when we seemingly need it most…” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 78 | |
 Tame ImpalaCurrents“Tame Impala dazzle with an early contender for Album of the Year.” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 82 | |
 Fontaines D.C.Dopamine Chamber“Sometimes the biggest band in the world does make the best record that defines the moment” | not named Read the review | 100 5/5 | 82 | |
 Jean-Michel JarreElectronica 1: The Time Machine | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 8.5/10 | 64 | |
 ToolFear Inoculum“9/10 for first album for 13 years for post genre genius band who dark and powerful visions touch the mind and the soul.” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 82 | |
 Fiona AppleFetch the Bolt Cutters“On her first album in eight years, Fiona Apple continues to demonstrate why she's a singular talent.” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 94 | |
 Tony IommiFrom the Dark“Tony Iommi’s new studio album is brilliantly performed and recorded and can hold its own in the contemporary metal world, says Gareth Allen.” | not named Read the review | 100 5/5 | 86 | |
 Jamie TGhosts (100 Days of Morning)“Sat in the doldrums of self psychoanalysis, Jamie T turned to the sounds of a youthfully free speaking Paul Weller. Ghosts might not be real, but try and” | not named Read the review | 100 5/5 | 82 | |
 Bruce SpringsteenHigh Hopes“After the critically acclaimed Wrecking Ball, Bruce Springsteen releases his 18th studio album – High Hope” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 69 | |
 Richard ThompsonHippies, Thugs and Heroes“Folk-rock veteran Richard Thompson is back with a powerful new album, Hippies, Thugs And Heroes. Robert Plummer turns on the bright lights.” | not named Read the review | 90 4.5/5 | 84 | |
 Jack WhiteLazaretto“The new Jack White album is musical sunshine for healing the damaged soul says Katie Clare” | not named Read the review | 100 10/10 | 79 | |
 MadonnaMadame X“This is a global romp of an album that is as eclectic in styles and sounds as the many personas of Madame X herself.” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 73 | |
 DeftonesOhms“Deftones release their first album since 2016's Gore, but has the wait been worth it? Paul Grace finds out.” | not named Read the review | 50 5/10 | 84 | |
 DeftonesPrivate Music | Robert Plummer Read the review via Wikipedia | 80 4/5 | 89 | |
 SkrillexRecess“Skrillex has been quiet of late. He’s been putting his debut album together and you know what? The boy done good.” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 64 | |
 Franz FerdinandRight Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action“Louder Than War review the new album by Franz Ferdinand, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action.” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 72 | |
 Faith No MoreSol Invictus“Rock titans, Faith No More, return with their first new long player since 1997. Is this a reunion to be excited about or is it just a watered down version…” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 77 | |
 Charli XCXSucker“Pop perfection with Charli XCX's Sucker bouncing off the walls big attitude” | not named Read the review | 80 8/10 | 76 | |
 Iron MaidenThe Book of Souls“Metal titans Iron Maiden deliver yet another live album rom their epic Book Of Souls world tour.” | not named Read the review | 60 6/10 | 78 | |
 Kendrick LamarTo Pimp a Butterfly“Simon Tucker revels in Kendrick Lamar's astonishing new album, a high watermark in US Hip-Hop culture.” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 92 | |
 Cocteau TwinsTreasure | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 10/10 | 92 | |
 BjörkVulnicura“An album of heartbreak and imagination of stunning musical boundary breaking and raw emotional power that appeared out of nowhere and in a rush. The title gives away the emotional…” | not named Read the review | 90 9/10 | 83 | |
 SlipknotWe Are Not Your Kind“Neil Johnson revels in the metal masterpiece that is Slipknot's We Are Not Your Kind and asks just how good is WANYK?” | not named Read the review | 100 10/10 | 85 | |
 Clara MannWishbone“On second album Wishbone, Clara Mann explores falling in love and creates a triumph of the singer-songwriter's art. Mark Ray reviews.” | not named Read the review | 90 4.5/5 | 85 |