Nightlife
by Phantogram
  • Record Label: Barsuk
  • Release Date: Oct 25, 2011
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Under The Radar
    Jan 19, 2012
    60
    While the stark quality here isn't necessarily harsh, it maintains a sharp sense of calm that rattles deep inside the body with its intensity. [#39, p. 73]
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  2. AllMusic
    Jan 18, 2012
    60
    Music that is nostalgic but also stands on its own as catchy, moody modern dance-rock.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Nov 16, 2011
    60
    However unfairly, the rest of Nightlife doesn't quite meet those lofty heights [of "Don't Move"].
  5. PopMatters
    Dec 6, 2011
    50
    Unfortunately for a Phantogram, things begin to fall a little flat in the EP's second half.

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. longjetty7
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    I'm truly surprised by the mediocre reviews by the critics. I think this EP is amazing! Seriously, every song is great. The production isI'm truly surprised by the mediocre reviews by the critics. I think this EP is amazing! Seriously, every song is great. The production is awesome, the song structures are interesting and varied, and there's a nice combination of badass-ness and tenderness. Nightlife may only have 6 songs, but it moves along nicely and doesn't overstay its welcome at all. This is definitely my favorite of Phantogram's work, and by the way, I don't give out 10s very often.

    Standout tracks: Don't Move, Make a Fist, A Dark Tunnel    … Full Review »
  2. GodzillaGodzill
    Jul 11, 2012
    10
    Canopy, cannot stop listening to "Don't Move" all last year into this new one and cannot wait and am satisfied waiting although not for long... n00000
  3. ZakFlak
    Apr 11, 2012
    9
    Phantogram picks up where they left off on Eyelid Movies. There is evolution in their sound and writing. Gorgeous lush keyboards, technoPhantogram picks up where they left off on Eyelid Movies. There is evolution in their sound and writing. Gorgeous lush keyboards, techno sensibilities and deft witty lyrics combine for a fun to listen to experience. Sarah Bartel's delicate vocals are complimented perfectly with Josh Carter's obtuse twang ala' David Byrne. I highly recommend this EP and am only teased for what may be coming n a full length feature. A good at to catch live. I am giving high score for the sophomore effort.… Full Review »
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