Life On Other Planets
by Supergrass
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    Supergrass' lack of commitment can get wearisome, and Life suffers without a guiding sense of personality, a point of view.
  2. PopMatters
    60
    They are the rare band that loses juice when the arrangements are tight and the focus is keen. Unfortunately, too many songs on L.O.O.P. stray from primary strength, producing a surprisingly stolid feel for a group proven to be experts at fun.
  3. Dot Music
    60
    An album of patchy brilliance but with far too many freewheeling moments.
  5. Austin Chronicle
    50
    A juvenile cluster bomb of goofy guitar shenanigans.
  6. Q Magazine
    40
    A fiddly disappointment, as centreless as a B-sides collection. [Oct 2002, p.117]
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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. frankrog29
    Feb 18, 2014
    8
    Critics who labelled this album "unfocused" are missing the point. The melodies are catchy and the instrumentation is skillful; but, mostCritics who labelled this album "unfocused" are missing the point. The melodies are catchy and the instrumentation is skillful; but, most importantly, the music is fun and, at times, poignant. Warm, summery, enjoyable album.… Full Review »
  2. time
    Aug 9, 2006
    10
    Their best record yet. Bloody indispensible!
  3. CharlesS
    Jul 14, 2005
    10
    Outstanding depth and variety from a great band. They're unfairly pigeonholed as simply a "cheeky pop band." They've really matured Outstanding depth and variety from a great band. They're unfairly pigeonholed as simply a "cheeky pop band." They've really matured since "I Should Coco" and it shows in this, their 4th studio album.… Full Review »
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