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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth album for Adam Young features guest appearances from Carly Rae Jepsen and Blink-182's Mark Hoppus.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Aug 21, 2012
    75
    Anyone who disliked Owl City before probably won't change their mind after listening to this album-but [it] provides a refreshing respite from jaded, generic electronica.
  2. 58
    The Midsummer Station is loaded with so many platitudes and puns that it quickly descends into sugar shock.
  3. Sep 4, 2012
    50
    The Midsummer Station isn't a terrible album; it just sounds as if big studio influence overshadows much of the reliable metaphors and creativity that made songs like "Fireflies" a hit.
  4. 20
    Young's idea of fun is based on an uneasy mix of cheap valedictory philosophizing and infantile daydreaming.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. For some fans this will be disappointing. But for most this will be a nice refreshing taste and sound to Pop music. Adam Young and his team have been able to create something very unique still. I still hear Owl City in this. This album is awesome! Expand
  2. I understand why this album is getting so much hate as it is a huge difference from what he normally does. But, that doesn't mean he's just gonna just uproot everything he's ever done and change styles completely. Artists sometimes like to experiment with different tools. And besides. in my opinion its pretty catchy. Expand
  3. The Midsummer Station is not going to be favored by everyone. Owl City, or Adam Young, does everything right to craft a catchy pop-laden album that will see some radio play (especially when teaming up with Carly Rae Jepsen on "Good Time"). But what ultimately worries me is the amount of sugar coat over many of these tracks. At times, it's Owl City's take of top 40 club & dance. Other times, it's a touch of Relient K over gentle piano ballads. It mostly works, but it's not a sure thing. "Bombshell Blonde" earns some praise, which Young adds the increasingly popular dubstep touch with excellence. "Silhouette" brings the charming and soft spot of the album, and "Gold" seems to be written under the influence of One Republic (though it's quite good). Owl City fans will love it. Those who aren't fans may not find a way to really embrace it. Expand
  4. 1
    Adam has managed to go from a creative, unique, individual artist to a generic, mainstream nobody. No ones gonna remember this album. All it has to offer is hollow and cheesy pop club anthems. Even the lyrics are a HUGE step down from his earlier, witty, amusing and clever lyrics. Now all we get is: "We don't even have to try, its always a good time!" Was that lyric the motto for the creating of this album? Doesn't sound like anyone tried at all. This is a piece of garbage. Only good song is "Dreams & Disasters". HEY ADAM, GUESS WHAT! YOU'VE LOST YOUR ORIGINALITY, CREATIVITY, AND UNIQUENESS. GOODBYE. Expand

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