Post-American

MSPAINT - Post-American
Critic Score
Based on 4 reviews
User Score
Based on 234 ratings
2023 Ratings: #116
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CRITIC REVIEWS

80
Loud and Quiet

Post-American is one of the most refreshing punk records anyone will hear this year.

80
Northern Transmissions
MSPAINT are looking for something to believe in – you could do worse than believing in them.
80
Spectrum Culture
For those who've cut their teeth on Minor Threat, Rage Against the Machine, Black Moth Super Rainbow and Death Grips, meet your new favorite band.
74
Pitchfork
On its debut album, the Mississippi synth-punk band hones a sound characterized by unlikely combinations: frenzied rhythms and tranquil synths, blistering riffs and hopeful lyrics.
Fjuan
75

This mfs are so unique, they very creatively combine so many elements of punk, rock and electronic to create a really colorful and fun sound.
even with what I liked their debut ep I think this album rises above expectations, love it.

ASh1nyGiratina
82

The Money Store for people who think Pokémon Mystery Dungeons OSTs are peak music (me)

SnowyFighter
77

BUST OUT THAT FUCKIN SYNTH

This album is just full of bangers. I mean seeing the genre “synth punk” is enough to get me to check out an album. This thing is honestly very solid, with even more potential to grow. Very consistent sound throughout the whole album. The vocals are sometimes a little over the top, but most of the time are complementing the energy very well. The title track is probably my favorite because holy shittttt that beat punched me in the face. The outro is ... read more

Brody213
80

Really cool and fun listen, these guys have a pretty awesome sound. Their sound is Ethereal yet explosive, smooth yet gritty. I look forward to future releases because if they evolve their sound to be more complex, they will be a serious heavy hitter.

070Sway
85

▲ = Information, Think It Through, Acid, Hardwired, S3, Decapitated Reality, Titan Of Hope, Flowers From Concrete
▬ = Delete It, Post-American, Free From The Sun
▼ =

ReKlinerReviews
75

This album screams potential for the future. I think this sound that MSPAINT is doing on this album is great and refreshing to hear and with some more fine tuning, I think they have something special here. Good debut

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Track List

1Information
2:13
80
2Think it Through
2:58
86
3Acid
2:45
79
4Hardwired
2:52
86
5Delete It
2:22
71
6S3
1:26
70
7Decapitated Reality
3:13
78
8Post-American
3:06
85
9Free From the Sun
2:21
82
10Titan of Hope
3:28
79
11Flowers From Concrete
3:22
78
Total Length: 30 minutes
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Added on: January 17, 2023