Evolver

Critic Score
Based on 2 reviews
User Score
Based on 36 ratings
2003 Ratings: #743
July 22, 2003 / Release Date
LP / Format
Volcano / Label
Ron Saint Germain, 311Producer
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Critic Reviews

Grandyman86
81

Really underrated album that's very well produced with developed and mature songwriting. Other 311 albums are great for their fun, vibes, and experimentation. However Evolver really feels like they're trying to say something. It's a departure from their previous sound and thus rubs some the wrong way, but I'm happy they took the risks they did.

theoneweezerfan
83

Slows down a little near the end, but still great.

Danko
56

This album struggles from the opposite of what From Chaos struggled with. If From Chaos was too much noise while cramming some of the best songs in the tail end of the album. Evolver struggles from just being not bold enough and too slow while having a super strong start with tracks like Creatures (For a While), Crack the Code, and Same Mistake Twice but falls off fast. To the point where it starts to blend and sound the same. Is the album awful... not really it has some pretty catchy tunes but ... read more

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