Soberish
by Liz Phair
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Mojo
    Jun 3, 2021
    60
    A mixed bag then, but a welcome return that promises much. [Jul 2021, p.80]
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  2. Exclaim
    Jun 3, 2021
    60
    Phair is at her best when she confidently picks a lane. Soberish is uneven because of her indecision, but it's still her best album since 1998's Whitechocolatespaceegg.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Jun 7, 2021
    50
    For her part, Phair still has a knack for sharp melodies and bite-sized lyrical gems (“I tried to stay sober, but the bar is so inviting,” she quips on the album’s title track), and the technical simplicity of her voice is often its best feature.
  5. The Observer (UK)
    Jun 7, 2021
    40
    Musically, this is unforgivably mediocre. A memorable chorus will occasionally appear from nowhere, as on Hey Lou (and Soul Sucker wins points for its unexpected nod to Blue Boy’s Remember Me), but for the most part the coffee-table pop on offer here is remarkable only for being so forgettable.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. matthewmirliani
    Jun 4, 2021
    10
    Great, enjoyable album from Liz - a true icon and legend! Biting lyrics accompanied by shimmering pop-rock remains an infectious mix. ThereGreat, enjoyable album from Liz - a true icon and legend! Biting lyrics accompanied by shimmering pop-rock remains an infectious mix. There are some beautiful moments here, particularly the mesmerizing “In There.” The album is the right amount of experimental and out-of-the-box, with strong and memorable melodies that make it accessible to the casual listener.… Full Review »
  2. rickkk
    Jul 4, 2021
    6
    although this album features some really good songs, the full work is not that satisfying. there is interesting songs among others veryalthough this album features some really good songs, the full work is not that satisfying. there is interesting songs among others very similar tracks, and fillers, what can bore you while listening.… Full Review »
  3. Jungstir
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    Raw, matured and worth a listen to this iconic storyteller who continues to her life journey and weaves it into a tapestry of songs with tightRaw, matured and worth a listen to this iconic storyteller who continues to her life journey and weaves it into a tapestry of songs with tight production on this album. Not to be missed.… Full Review »
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