Living Things
by Matthew Sweet
  • Record Label: RACM
  • Release Date: Sep 7, 2004
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Blender
    60
    Lush and idyllic. [Nov 2004, p.142]
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  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    60
    It’s merely another nice try, charmingly forgettable.
  3. Under The Radar
    60
    Mellower, more adventuresome, and more uneven. [#8, p.117]
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  5. Stylus Magazine
    50
    Too many of the ideas seem incomplete, like sketches waiting to be fleshed out.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. DavidB
    Nov 13, 2004
    9
    An excellent album from Matthew Sweet. He has tried something slightly different rather than trying to copy Girlfriend, and the results are An excellent album from Matthew Sweet. He has tried something slightly different rather than trying to copy Girlfriend, and the results are very satisfying. Buy it now.… Full Review »
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