Terrible Human Beings
by The Orwells
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Feb 17, 2017
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Slant Magazine
    Feb 15, 2017
    80
    Rather than saturate Terrible Human Beings with these thrilling, if grotesque, excesses, the Orwells use them sparingly, which strengthens their impact and punches up the flavor of an otherwise measured album.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Feb 21, 2017
    70
    The album doesn’t take The Orwells to another musical level but, produced by Jim Abbiss (who worked with them previously), it makes for fun listening.
  3. AllMusic
    Feb 15, 2017
    70
    The mild growth and light sophistication they show in spots doesn't make the record any less of a rollicking good time. Just like they have since their early days, the Orwells bring the songs, the suds, and the knuckleheaded energy to the party.
  5. PopMatters
    Feb 15, 2017
    70
    Offering a kind of pessimistic energy that may not add much to a genre inundated with bad attitudes, they elevate their game a little here and produce a record stuffed with likable and applicable anthems.
  6. Under The Radar
    Feb 27, 2017
    60
    Unkempt and heartfelt, Terrible Human Beings shows The Orwells have promise and is a fun joy ride while you're on it. You just may not feel compelled to repeat the ride very often.
  7. Pitchfork
    Feb 15, 2017
    58
    Terrible Human Beings can still be cherry-picked for catchy singles bound for algorithmic playlists, but it’s impossible to overlook how much of the Orwells’ appeal is bundled into their persona as enfants terribles.
  8. Exclaim
    Feb 15, 2017
    50
    Here's hoping they ditch the alt clichés and find their own sound on the next record.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Neldeezy
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    Felt that this album moved them in a slightly new direction, but considering that they're barely old enough to drink, and are evolving at aFelt that this album moved them in a slightly new direction, but considering that they're barely old enough to drink, and are evolving at a solid rate, I'm really excited to what the future holds.

    No standout bad songs on the album at all which is normal for Orwells albums.
    Next album I believe they'll break through into the mainstream lexicon in a big way.

    Good stuff, would recommend.    … Full Review »
  2. tasaLin
    Feb 18, 2017
    9
    I'm a fan, so what can i say?
    Their best yet.
    Much more melodic vocals than the tracks they recorded before. Terrible human beings.    I'm a fan, so what can i say?
    Their best yet.

    Much more melodic vocals than the tracks they recorded before.

    Terrible human beings.
    Ps. I listen to that lp all day long on Spotify.    … Full Review »
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