Heard It in a Past Life
by Maggie Rogers
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jan 18, 2019
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 122 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 103 out of 122
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 122
  3. Negative: 9 out of 122
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  1. conorcd
    Jan 18, 2019
    2
    Sometimes Maggie Rogers manages to create a hook that is appealing, but more often than not, her music is uninspired and lacks uniqueness. I remember watching Pharrell react to Maggie Roger's rather normal song "Alaska" with teary eyes at the NYU school of music, as he claimed it was unlike anything he had ever heard (if you haven't seen the video it is easy to find on youtube). I wasn'tSometimes Maggie Rogers manages to create a hook that is appealing, but more often than not, her music is uninspired and lacks uniqueness. I remember watching Pharrell react to Maggie Roger's rather normal song "Alaska" with teary eyes at the NYU school of music, as he claimed it was unlike anything he had ever heard (if you haven't seen the video it is easy to find on youtube). I wasn't sure if Pharrell saw the potential she had as a profitable and approachable musician in the industry, or if he genuinely thought her music was unique. Either way, her music is not as special as people say it is, and it doesn't compete on the level of other albums receiving similar user scores.… Expand

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#46 Most Discussed Album of 2019

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Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. PopMatters
    Feb 12, 2019
    80
    Her singing provides the album's highlights. The instrumentation and production only serve to accent her voice and sadly often detract from the experience.
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  2. The 405
    Feb 1, 2019
    60
    Individuality has been smoothed out by production and a lack of lyrical diversity. Undeniably a star, Maggie’s light has been dimmed here.
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  3. Uncut
    Jan 30, 2019
    50
    Production touches aren't enough to elevate a set of songs that when stripped to their skeleton are sufficient if unspectacular. [Mar 2019, p.32]
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