

He concluded by saying that he felt the band was 'trying too hard'. He praised the album's heavy sound, but said he felt that nearly 'every last second of The Last Hero is purposefully, relentlessly bombastic' and that listening to the album from start to finish is an 'exhausting' exercise. Dom Lawson from The Guardian gave the album a mixed review with a rating of three out of five stars. It currently has a score of 74 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating 'generally favorable reviews'. The Last Hero has received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its lyrical themes and the band members' musicianship, though some criticized Baskette's production and the album's long length.
