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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Jun 30, 2022
    100
    Through it all is a patient sense of comfort and understanding, retaining the playfulness of their previous efforts, the seriousness of being a rock musician in the 2020s, and the approachable air that ties it all together.
  2. Jul 27, 2022
    80
    Household Name manages to be both bold and wary—capturing the kinetic anxiety that arises when a protracted daydream seeps into your everyday.
  3. Jul 5, 2022
    80
    Pleasingly self-referential, ‘Household Name’ is a joyous selection, a record that melds together its alt-rock influences to locate a distinctive voice, pitting intricate instrumentation against some killer pop hooks. Looks like we may just have found our summer soundtrack.
  4. Jul 5, 2022
    80
    Household Name is, altogether, an ineffably charming release bringing a youthful modernity to old school sounds.
  5. 80
    Household Name re-establishes the pair’s vitality to this extent, avoiding a potential slump in extending the countercultural charge that cemented the appeal of their previous LP's.
  6. 80
    The ambition on show throughout ‘Household Name’ is to be lauded in itself, and Momma deserve to be viewed like the rockstars they sing of.
  7. Jun 30, 2022
    72
    Household Name could easily feel too formulaic, but with tongue partially in cheek, moments like “Speeding 72” come as a welcome indicator of a band that isn’t taking itself too seriously.
User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. Nov 30, 2022
    10
    ‘90s style fuzz and melodic structures. It’s a mishmash of grunge, shoegaze and dream pop that would garner appreciation from the melancholy‘90s style fuzz and melodic structures. It’s a mishmash of grunge, shoegaze and dream pop that would garner appreciation from the melancholy goths along with the indie rock purists. Full Review »
  2. Jul 3, 2022
    9
    If you are a fan of 90s alt rock and grunge you are going to love this album. Momma have been building up to this album with a veryIf you are a fan of 90s alt rock and grunge you are going to love this album. Momma have been building up to this album with a very underappreciated sophomore album (Two of Me) and have upped their production game as well as their songwriting. An easy album to keep on repeat all day. Full Review »