California 37
by Train
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Apr 17, 2012
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
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  1. RazorEye
    Jun 11, 2012
    7
    Train were always a very interesting band. Their music is by far different from what you would occasionally hear these days. The real magic in their music can't really be explained in full. California 37 may not be their best work to date, but it sure is one worth sitting down and listening to. It doesn't really bring Train back to it's roots, but this new sound, which tends to mix in aTrain were always a very interesting band. Their music is by far different from what you would occasionally hear these days. The real magic in their music can't really be explained in full. California 37 may not be their best work to date, but it sure is one worth sitting down and listening to. It doesn't really bring Train back to it's roots, but this new sound, which tends to mix in a variety of Alternative sub-genres and brings in plenty more instruments than a normal song, makes the album worthwhile.… Expand
  2. HMW
    Apr 19, 2012
    8
    Got this yesterday for my birthday, its pretty good. My favorite songs are Drive By, Sing Together, and Mermaid, all the other songs are good as well. If you are a person who will compare it to their other awesome albums, you probably won't like it, but if you have a open mind, you'll love it!
  3. AlexxTrusc
    May 26, 2012
    5
    Train on their latest album - "California 37" did not give any interesting or distinctive compositions, so that they can take place of "Hey, Soul Sister". Tracks are hardly interesting mix of pop and rock, also with some elements of folk and country motifs. Carefree songs will only interest fans of the artist, the rest can let it go.
  4. 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 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.
  5. superben
    Sep 17, 2012
    9
    California 37 is more "pop" than any of their previous releases. The album is rather happy-sounding, which rightfully starts with "This Will Be My Year", an upbeat song that inspires listeners to anticipate all the good things to come. The album tracks are full of witty pop cultural references, wrapped in catchy tunes. "50 Ways to Say Goodbye" is a brassy break-up anthem whose introCalifornia 37 is more "pop" than any of their previous releases. The album is rather happy-sounding, which rightfully starts with "This Will Be My Year", an upbeat song that inspires listeners to anticipate all the good things to come. The album tracks are full of witty pop cultural references, wrapped in catchy tunes. "50 Ways to Say Goodbye" is a brassy break-up anthem whose intro dubiously resembles the score of "The Phantom of the Opera". "Bruises" is a duet with Ashley Monroe, set in a reunion between two high school friends, which is meant to bring nostalgia to every listener. Other great tracks include "You Can Finally Meet My Mom", "Mermaid", and the title track, "California 37".… Expand
  6. 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. I just hope they touch base with their roots later.
  7. RomanKirby
    May 24, 2016
    10
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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
  1. Rolling Stone
    Apr 24, 2012
    60
    It's all catchy enough to keep you listening, slack-jawed.
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  2. BBC Music
    Apr 19, 2012
    50
    California 37's peculiar teenage stance offers as many toe-curling moments as it does pleasant surprises.
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  3. 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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