Long Way Down
by Tom Odell
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jun 24, 2013
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
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  1. PopMatters
    Jun 24, 2013
    30
    Here on Long Way Down, neither of Odell’s gifts [powerful tenor]--or their intimacy--are given space or time, lost instead in a sea of messy arrangements and a sense that, however fatuous, more must certainly mean better.
  2. DIY Magazine
    Jun 20, 2013
    30
    Odell may well sell a lot of records (though long term, he may not) but as far as art to engage and inspire goes, Long Way Down has precious little to recommend it.
  3. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Jun 24, 2013
    20
    He specialises in staggeringly banal lyrics ("Grow old with me", "When you hold me in your arms I can feel your heart") delivered in an overwrought cry-baby warble, and song structures with big predictable sub-Keane, sub-Arcade Fire crescendos.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 45
  3. Negative: 2 out of 45
  1. americanbeauty
    Jan 17, 2016
    7
    Um bom álbum. nada muito grandioso, mas é agradável de se ouvir. O material contém ótimas faixas, pra falar a verdade, embora tenham algumasUm bom álbum. nada muito grandioso, mas é agradável de se ouvir. O material contém ótimas faixas, pra falar a verdade, embora tenham algumas que só a misericórdia.… Full Review »
  2. RTAir
    Jul 5, 2013
    7
    Forget the shallow arguments against Tom Odell, 'Long Way Down' is actually a characteristic debut album with some impressive vocalForget the shallow arguments against Tom Odell, 'Long Way Down' is actually a characteristic debut album with some impressive vocal performances and singalong-inducing melodies. It's not innovative and doesn't bring anything new to the table; but it doesn't even have to. Standouts include 'Another Love', 'Can't Pretend', 'I Know', and 'Hold Me'.… Full Review »
  3. scorpica
    Jun 29, 2013
    7
    Good, sing along tracks. Nothing ground breaking.
    I get the feeling there is a lot more to come this guy, and this album does not do him    Good, sing along tracks. Nothing ground breaking.
    I get the feeling there is a lot more to come this guy, and this album does not do him justice. Hopefully I'm right.    … Full Review »
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