User ratings in Music are temporarily disabled. More info

Chloe and the Next 20th Century
by
  • Record Label:
  • Release Date:
Chloe and the Next 20th Century Image
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth full-length release for Josh Tillman as Father John Misty was produced with Jonathan Wilson.
Buy Now
Buy on

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 6, 2022
    100
    Besides its flirtations with big band-style instrumentals, ‘Chloë and the Next 20th Century’ serves as a gorgeously crafted highlight reel of the singer’s many previous styles and guises, rather than a complete reinvention.
  2. DIY Magazine
    Apr 6, 2022
    90
    On ‘Chloë and the Next 20th Century’, Father John Misty is transporting himself to a different world; it sounds pretty damn sweet over there.
  3. The A.V. Club
    Apr 7, 2022
    83
    There are songs about lovers remaining strangers and dumbstruck fools falling for each other, and musically, it is sleek. The whole record carries a surprising confidence in regard to affection, survival, and making ends meet.
  4. Uncut
    Mar 31, 2022
    80
    The Next 20th Century contains a bunch of songs – “Goodbye Mr Blue”, “We Could Be Strangers”, “Buddy’s Rendezvous” – that go right to the gut with their instant melodic charm, and a bunch more – “Kiss Me (I Loved You)”, “Q4”, “Only A Fool”, “The Next 20th Century” – that are deeply striking a few listens later thanks to their sumptuous arrangements, exceptional playing and emotional pull. [May 2022, p.24]
  5. Spin
    Apr 6, 2022
    80
    Even though we’ve spent 10 songs becoming accustomed to Chloë’s milieu, Tillman upends that comfort on the 11th song. Ultimately, Chloë and the Next 20th Century signifies something larger. Father John Misty will always be interesting.
  6. Under The Radar
    Apr 8, 2022
    75
    While Chloë and the Next 20th Century doesn’t quite measure up to the best of his impressive catalogue, lacking in some of the more unique traits that make those albums so special, even a slightly weaker Father John Misty album is still pretty damn good.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Apr 6, 2022
    50
    The album doesn’t possess the observational heft of 2017’s Pure Comedy, a post-apocalyptic survey of America’s anxieties and lamentable cultural habits. Rather, the narratives and wordplay found on Chloë and the Next 20th Century, while at times evocative given Tillman’s way with language, are comparatively toothless and too clever by half.

See all 25 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. rivaldealer
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Charming and easy listen after Father's depressive albums. More honest, hopeful and wise, I guess.
    Cinematic but less pretentious. 20th    Charming and easy listen after Father's depressive albums. More honest, hopeful and wise, I guess.
    Cinematic but less pretentious. 20th Century's old fashined tunes are kinda relevant to Tillman's personality and I don't feel like I'm just being agitated or entertained. And humour here starts to resemble Remarque's, not just trolling memes as it used to be most of the time.
    The album isn't Dylan's Blonde like Chloe tries to look like but this really may be his best work.
    9.5 out of 10.    … Expand
  2. thomasmost
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Almost every track contains homage to a different musical style; it's wonderfully virtuosic and a delight to listen to the album from start toAlmost every track contains homage to a different musical style; it's wonderfully virtuosic and a delight to listen to the album from start to finish. Layered in with that playfulness is a more optimistic and healed Father John Misty, retaining a sense of irony and armageddon while never quite diving to the cynical depths of Pure Comedy.… Expand
  4. dmcg1990
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    I love this album. It’s such a bold artistic progression to make this old Hollywood/50s swing type of album while retaining what we love aboutI love this album. It’s such a bold artistic progression to make this old Hollywood/50s swing type of album while retaining what we love about FJM - clever, full, and wholly distinct songwriting. (Plus one folk song and another absolute banger that sounds right off of Pure Comedy.)… Expand
  5. hausoflilluis
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    Several references to jazz, to the 30s; everything seems to fit into the Great Gatsby. FTM has made us forget the imprint of God's FavoriteSeveral references to jazz, to the 30s; everything seems to fit into the Great Gatsby. FTM has made us forget the imprint of God's Favorite Customer to make this his most polished work, although I would have liked to hear more songs from the same group as "Chloë" or "Olvidado (Otro Momento)".

    fav tracks: "Olvidado (Otro Momento)", "Funny Girl", "Only a Fool", "Buddy's Rendezvous" & "Kiss Me (I Loved You)"
    KEY-TRACK: "Chloë"    … Expand
  6. frightopia
    Jun 7, 2023
    8
    Such a great album with some entertaining switches in style. I was a huge fan of the first half of the album, it seemed to lose a bit ofSuch a great album with some entertaining switches in style. I was a huge fan of the first half of the album, it seemed to lose a bit of steam towards the end.… Expand
  7. petrichor1975
    Apr 5, 2023
    7
    Josh Tillman's latest album under the Father John Misty name is a unique and rewarding turn into big-band music and jazz. However, it stillJosh Tillman's latest album under the Father John Misty name is a unique and rewarding turn into big-band music and jazz. However, it still implements his usual folk sound into the mix. Tillman's lyrics are still interesting and hypnotize you into listening more. I enjoyed the album, but I found his other albums to be better and they hold my attention longer. My favorite songs are "Chloe", "Funny Girl", and "The Next 20th Century".… Expand
  8. All_ButTrU4
    Sep 6, 2022
    5
    Original:15 april
    Rescore: 4/10
    Updated:5/10 the newest FJM is a decadent fusion of the lounge music of the 20's and his own stylistic    Original:15 april
    Rescore: 4/10
    Updated:5/10
    the newest FJM is a decadent fusion of the lounge music of the 20's and his own stylistic sound. it is not really a step up by any means but i's not a letdown. it's a sharp melodramatic display of 11 crooning gems that suffer from poor pacing and maudlin mood. otherwise i's sill a prey satisfying release in a ear already sacked with them.    … Expand

See all 11 User Reviews

Awards & Rankings

73
#73 Most Discussed Album of 2022

Current Music Releases

Full List »
99 Band on the Run [50th Anniversary Edition] - Paul McCartney & Wings
95 If I don't make it, I love u - Still House Plants
95 The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow - Charles Lloyd
91 COWBOY CARTER - Beyoncé
91 The Carnegie Hall Concert - Alice Coltrane
91 Here in the Pitch - Jessica Pratt
90 Iechyd Da - Bill Ryder-Jones
90 This Could Be Texas - English Teacher
89 I Got Heaven - Mannequin Pussy
89 Tigers Blood - Waxahatchee
89 All Born Screaming - St. Vincent
88 What Now - Brittany Howard
88 Only God Was Above Us - Vampire Weekend
88 Hey Panda - The High Llamas
88 Orquídeas - Kali Uchis
88 The Past Is Still Alive - Hurray for the Riff Raff
87 Filthy Underneath - Nadine Shah
87 i/o - Peter Gabriel
87 Blue Lips - ScHoolboy Q
87 Funeral for Justice - Mdou Moctar
All Current Music »