California 37
by Train
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Apr 17, 2012
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
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  1. AllMusic
    Apr 19, 2012
    50
    There's nothing preventing them from indulging in the silliest rhymes, baffling name-drops, nagging hooks, and earworm melodies.
  2. BBC Music
    Apr 19, 2012
    50
    California 37's peculiar teenage stance offers as many toe-curling moments as it does pleasant surprises.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Apr 24, 2012
    60
    It's all catchy enough to keep you listening, slack-jawed.
  5. The New York Times
    Apr 19, 2012
    50
    California 37 resides gladly in "Hey, Soul Sister's" shadow, full of equally goofy songs, some more so.

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 4 out of 21
  1. RomanKirby
    May 24, 2016
    10
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  2. mike4444
    Dec 30, 2013
    9
    It's not bad for the most part. I feel it is a little different for Train but what they tried wasn't god awful. It was actually pretty good. IIt's not bad for the most part. I feel it is a little different for Train but what they tried wasn't god awful. It was actually pretty good. I just hope they touch base with their roots later.… Full Review »
  3. LilD
    Mar 17, 2013
    10
    I bought this CD because it was on sale. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least that I enjoyed such a mainstream band as much especiallyI bought this CD because it was on sale. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least that I enjoyed such a mainstream band as much especially since I didn't like Tell Me from a few years back. I absolutely loved this CD. There is a great variety of the type of songs. They are pretty much all great in my opinion and don't include mediocre 'CD FIller' songs.… Full Review »
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