Californian Soil
by London Grammar
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. The Guardian
    Apr 16, 2021
    60
    Moments of excitement notwithstanding, the result is a frustratingly tentative step from a band who promised bolder strides this time around.
  2. Slant Magazine
    Apr 16, 2021
    40
    Their third album, Californian Soil, is so “current,” filled with so many of-the-moment trends, that it winds up feeling anonymous.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 29
  3. Negative: 3 out of 29
  1. Tango80
    Aug 12, 2021
    7
    Good but not great. Not sure it demands repeat listens. Best London Grammar album remains their first one for me.
  2. Hafemburg
    May 17, 2021
    9
    i am personally really strict about music. i really look at it as an art and it should have certain qualities to be looked at as a piece ofi am personally really strict about music. i really look at it as an art and it should have certain qualities to be looked at as a piece of art. and this album truly is perfect. harmonies and melodies, the lyrics, the beats... they are all coordinated and harmonic. the other thing that i loved is the use of string instruments like violin with modern beats together and it's really smart. kinda brings back lana del rey vibes. london grammar showed that they didn't just want to put an album out, or they didn't want to have hit songs. they wanted to "creat" and they truly did. it is a genius and flawless project. and californian soil is definitely london grammar's big step and it talks about this band's future... which i predict is gonna be amazing. just enjoy this album… Full Review »
  3. technobedlam
    May 14, 2021
    6
    Really wanted to like this but nah...the use of samples seems tacked on at times. It wasn't until sng 9 that I heard something that didn'tReally wanted to like this but nah...the use of samples seems tacked on at times. It wasn't until sng 9 that I heard something that didn't annoy me.

    It's a shame as I love their previous work    … Full Review »
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