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10.0
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Louder Than War
This is a splendid album, brilliantly performed and recorded; it is forward-looking and completely able to hold its own in the contemporary metal world
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8.0
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8.0 |
The Arts Desk
Iommi’s vision and intentions make for a seriously powerful set of tunes that will keep plenty of Metalheads more than happy
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8.0
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8.0 |
Record Collector
From The Dark is the sort of album where nothing is out of place - everything adds to its integrity, and to the brooding atmosphere of foreboding. Print edition only
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8.0
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Mojo
The whole thing is biblically, sometimes exhaustingly epic, but a timely reminder of Iommi's pioneering musicianship. Print edition only
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8.0
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Kerrang!
A reaffirmation of the man’s elemental power and enduring importance
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8.0
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Spill Magazine
From The Dark is a strong, latter career highlight that sees Iommi seamlessly pickup from where he left off over a decade ago in what hopefully ignites the start of a new era for Iommi
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7.5
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Pitchfork
Teaming with Norwegian vocalist Jørn Lande, the 78-year-old Black Sabbath guitarist gets back to heavy-metal basics on a proudly uncompromising new solo album
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7.0
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Spectrum Culture
From the Dark is probably the best album Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has released under his own name. It’s definitely good, but it’s also so typical of his music over the past four decades that it’s hard to get very excited about
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7.0
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Far Out
Considering that Tony Iommi is one of, if not the, most significant heavy metal figure in the current landscape, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t believe From The Dark to be a deeply significant moment in his career
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6.0
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Uncut
Doomheads may regret this new record isn't an experimental black mass of riffs. Fans of lacy-sleeved hard rock, however, will lean into the tuneful thunderstorm. Print edition only
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