Lost Time
by Tacocat
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Apr 1, 2016
    83
    The songs are simple and instantly catchy, fuller in sound than their previous work and fueled by prominent percussion that’s been moved to the forefront.
  2. Record Collector
    Apr 22, 2016
    80
    A joyful, spirited album that also stands to teach whoever listens to it some vital life lessons.
  3. Blurt Magazine
    Apr 8, 2016
    80
    Spend enough time with Lost Time and you’ll find yourself singing snatches of lyrics about the west coast tsunami (“I Love Seattle”) or misogynist trolls (“The Internet”) in the shower. And, weirdly, it’ll be fun.
  5. The Skinny
    Mar 31, 2016
    80
    Is merits (pep, sass, tunes) come to the boil in the ludicrously catchy I Hate The Weekend, but Lost Time is such an enjoyable half-hour you’ll barely worry about favourites.
  6. AllMusic
    Mar 31, 2016
    80
    Adding more noise and toughness to their sound on Lost Time was a genius move, taking an already very good band and pointing it toward greatness, or at the very least helping Tacocat make one of the most fun punk-pop albums around.
  7. Exclaim
    Mar 31, 2016
    80
    There's something pure about Tacocat, which comes across throughout Lost Time. The band describe themselves as being best friends, and this sense of joy and excitement is palpable throughout.
  8. Under The Radar
    Apr 11, 2016
    75
    The music is fantastic, catchy, unpretentious power-pop. Once its 32 minutes are up, you'll likely want to spin it again.
  9. PopMatters
    May 17, 2016
    70
    When it comes to Tacocat’s Lost Time the reward to repeated listens is further appreciation of the clever, relatable lyrics. It’s an instantly likable record, buoyed by work of producer Erik Blood who imparts a really bright sheen on the band’s sound.


  10. Rolling Stone
    Apr 1, 2016
    70
    The second album from Seattle's Tacocat's is full of concise, energetic pop-punk, built on surfy guitars, sharp melodies and the whip-smart feminist wit of singer Emily Nokes.
  11. The Line of Best Fit
    Mar 31, 2016
    70
    They are definitely a marketable band (it’s no wonder Katy Perry ripped them off) and Lost Time is Tacocat’s biggest accomplishment to date--27 minutes of bubblegum pop that doesn’t lose its taste.
  12. Consequence
    Apr 4, 2016
    67
    It’s a shame to see Nokes not stretch her limits, and there are times the band would benefit from being bolder or angrier.
  13. Pitchfork
    Apr 8, 2016
    61
    There's no question that many of Lost Time's lyrics are funny, but the attitude that fueled NVM feels crushed. In both the vocal delivery and the driving guitars, the vibe is damper, the color somewhat drained.
  14. Spin
    Apr 7, 2016
    60
    Sometimes a record is a feast for the soul, and sometimes it’s a dozen chocolate cupcakes.

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  1. Novell_sx
    Apr 7, 2016
    8
    The metascore is lower than it deserves, because in reality the rating from Consequence of Sound is 67 ( B-) instead of 42. In any case, it'sThe metascore is lower than it deserves, because in reality the rating from Consequence of Sound is 67 ( B-) instead of 42. In any case, it's a great album in my opinion.… Full Review »
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