How to Solve Our Human Problems, Pt. 1 [EP]
by Belle and Sebastian
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Dec 8, 2017
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. The Independent (UK)
    Dec 6, 2017
    60
    The EP opens with the lovely “Sweet Dew Lee”, a genial pop strummer in the manner of early Orange Juice, its buoyant melody evoking a hill climb to an urban vista as the protagonist daydreams of a parallel world in which he and his departed lover are still an item.
  2. Exclaim
    Dec 6, 2017
    60
    Despite the EP's virtues, that's a lot of excess fluff for a collection with just five tracks.
  3. The Skinny
    Dec 6, 2017
    60
    The true standout of the EP is Fickle Season. ... The other three tracks are inoffensive but somewhat forgettable

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Shakermaker
    Jan 12, 2018
    8
    For sad bastard music, it's not bad.

    Honestly, I'm presently surprised. Any time B&S comes out with a new album, I always try to listen to    For sad bastard music, it's not bad.

    Honestly, I'm presently surprised. Any time B&S comes out with a new album, I always try to listen to it, just so I can text my buddy and tell him "I'm listening to an album. It's the new Belle & Sebastian".

    We watched High Fidelity way too many times.    … Full Review »
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