Rolling Stone - 3 stars out of 5 -- "The riffs on 'El Dorado' gallop like the Four Horsemen, and grim war saga 'Mother of Mercy' is built on stark, wailing guitars..."
Uncut (p.93) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Robust, enjoyable nonsense like the multi-part epic 'When The Wild Wind Blows'."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.98) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]hey're pushed here deep into progressive rock territory, not least on album opener 'Satellite 15'..."
Record Collector (magazine) (p.84) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Opening with an almost Fear Factory-esque blend of military precise, tribal-esque drumming and foreboding, futuristic overtones, the album maintains a clear sense of drama..."
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