A Beautiful Lie (studio album)
by 30 Seconds To Mars

A Beautiful Lie by 30 Seconds To Mars
Year: 2005
Release date: 2005-08-16
Overall rank: 6,106th   
Average Rating: 
66/100 (from 122 votes)
     
Accolades:
Award Top albums of 2005 (116th)
Award Top albums of the 2000s (1,060th)
Award Best albums of all time (6,106th)

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A Beautiful Lie is ranked as the best album by 30 Seconds To Mars.

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A Beautiful Lie track list

   The tracks on this album have an average rating of 76 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).

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A Beautiful Lie rankings

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Overall rank: 6,106th | 2000s rank: 1,060th | 2005 rank: 116th

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Average Rating: 
66/100 (from 122 votes)
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11/06/2025 02:43 Larcx13   2,84874/100
 
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08/21/2025 06:42 nextorgd   1,12184/100
 
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06/17/2025 20:21 idiotican   2,80374/100
 
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12/04/2024 14:24 DrewHamster   2,01769/100

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85/100
From 08/21/2025 06:45 | #310585
The genius of "The Kill" lies in how it combines the emotional rawness of rock with a polished, almost cinematic production. The slashing guitars, the pounding drums, and Leto's voice, full of passion and rage, merge to create a sound that is both powerful and vulnerable. It's no wonder it became a mainstay of 2000s rock and a recurring theme at the band's concerts, where its energy is multiplied.

"The Kill" is a reminder of the golden age of alternative rock, a cry of anguish that resonated with a generation. It's a song that makes you feel every beat, every sigh, and invites you to face your own fears head-on. It's pure catharsis, a masterpiece of emotion in its rawest form.
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From 04/06/2019 00:55 | #234561
One of the best albuns of the modern era
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From 03/23/2018 17:29 | #211556
First album I hear from this band and I expected more. It starts strong but then you just get tired of the repetitive music and the guy shouting in every song.
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