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. Uncut
    80
    As ambitious and compelling as psych-tinged pop gets. [Nov 2004, p.122]
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  2. AllMusic
    80
    One of his most consistent and accomplished albums, sounding better with each repeated play.
  3. Q Magazine
    70
    Shows he still has few peers when whipping up a likeable mix of energy, melody and glistening harmonies. [May 2005, p.117]
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  5. Paste Magazine
    70
    A sunny, neo-psychedelic outing. Unfortunately, this translates into overly busy, fussy arrangements that sometimes mar the impact of the songs. [#13, p.119]
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  6. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    Resembles an overstuffed scrapbook more than it does a coherent album. [22 Oct 2004, p.96]
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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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