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8.0
79714
8.0 |
DIY
The quartet may be over thirty years into their career, but they still know how to pack a devastating punch
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8.0
79710
8.0 |
The Guardian
Still the masters of this stuff, Slayer have honoured a fallen comrade in the best possible way
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7.5
79713
7.5 |
Consequence Of Sound
Willing to accept it or not, fans and curious listeners alike are about to be on the receiving end of one hell of an assault
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7.0
79873
7.0 |
Uncut
Their imperial phase may have passed but Slayer will not go easy. Print edition only
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7.0
80114
7.0 |
Spectrum Culture
Slayer not only has something new to say on Repentless, but a new way to say it
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7.0
79726
7.0 |
Crack
A more than worthy preface to a new chapter for the greatest metal band of them al
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7.0
79715
7.0 |
The Music
Sure, this is no Reign In Blood, but it does sits comfortably alongside Divine Intervention and Christ Illusion as perfectly acceptable Slayer
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7.0
79716
7.0 |
Exclaim
This isn't going to be one of the classic Slayer albums, but there's still plenty of good thrash to be found
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6.8
79711
6.8 |
Pitchfork
They've managed to produce one good record without two irreplaceable members
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6.0
79712
6.0 |
The Skinny
The creative responsibilities have shifted primarily to King, who has subtly retooled the band in his own image more than ever before
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6.0
79733
6.0 |
Rolling Stone
Thrash-metal godfathers are still raging after all these years
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6.0
79783
6.0 |
Spin
Repentless was never going to be Lulu, though the lack of surprises amongst diminishing returns is almost as bad
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6.0
79717
6.0 |
All Music
There are hardcore devotees who never want their favorite bands to change; this is for them
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6.0
80215
6.0 |
Gig Soup
At points, it feels like Slayer are playing it safe with their 12th album, as it doesn't dare to try new ideas and instead sticks with a familiar sound throughout
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6.0
79874
6.0 |
Q
Conclusive proof that there will be life for Slayer after death. Print edition only
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6.0
79902
6.0 |
musicOMH
Repentless does possess a few standout moments but, whilst Slayer’s return is welcome, there’s little here to suggest they’re ready to push on and dazzle their fans with something mindblowing
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