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Black Gives Way to Blue

Alice in Chains

Black Gives Way to Blue

First release in 14 years from the US grunge act, following the death of singer Layne Staley

ADM rating[?]

6.3

Label
Parlophone
UK Release date
29/09/2009
  1. 8.0 |   The Times

    While they still bludgeon with hard-edged chugs and drones, there are also majestic choruses ... darkly atmospheric ballads … and plenty of classic-rock guitar flourishes
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  2. 8.0 |   Q

    Print edition only

  3. 7.0 |   FasterLouder

    They can still threaten and serenade with a bruised beauty that will engage both old and new listeners
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  4. 7.0 |   PopMatters

    It does put to shame most of what’s on the current rock market and, thanks to Cantrell’s skilful guidance, sweeps away the fears of those who thought this would be a cheap reunion album
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  5. 6.0 |   Mojo

    Print edition only

  6. 6.0 |   Evening Standard

    At its best it's as if nobody ever tired of grunge. Dignified.
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  7. 5.0 |   Rolling Stone

    What Black lacks are great tunes and a sense of can't-look-away drama.
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  8. 5.0 |   Spin

    DuVall warbles misanthropically over too many muddy, grunge-era grind-a-thons
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