Brightside
by The Lumineers
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. MusicGuyMack
    Feb 9, 2022
    8
    At once more intimate and stripped back yet more electrified and bombastic than The Lumineers have ever sounded before, "Brightside" more than delivers musically on the joyful effervescence that might be expected from its title both in its quieter and livelier moments, which is often plenty sufficient to forgive the record for feeling a bit anemic lyrically by comparison.

    Choice Cuts:    At once more intimate and stripped back yet more electrified and bombastic than The Lumineers have ever sounded before, "Brightside" more than delivers musically on the joyful effervescence that might be expected from its title both in its quieter and livelier moments, which is often plenty sufficient to forgive the record for feeling a bit anemic lyrically by comparison.

    Choice Cuts: "Brightside," "AM Radio," "Birthday," "Big Shot"    … Expand
  2. KingandMoon
    Jan 19, 2022
    9
    The film-making of this album is amazing. It gets me emotional and it makes me feel some experience that I've never had before.
  3. Yoavgraff
    Apr 26, 2022
    7
    A nice album, but i liked their first and second album way better, i believe they need to go back to that music style, its not bad at all, just not the best The Lumineers can do..

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. No Ripcord
    Jan 18, 2022
    60
    BRIGHTSIDE is no different: belt out vibrant and occasionally resonant anthems that are easy to grasp even if somewhat oversimplified. The nuance is altogether lost, though, like most of their discography, it'll win you over with its scrappy, can-do charm.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Jan 14, 2022
    60
    Won't surprise anyone, but its upbeat feel and finely wrought prettiness will satisfy Luministas for sure. [Jan 2022, p.71]
  3. AllMusic
    Jan 14, 2022
    80
    The easy melodic hooks that drew fans to the Lumineers in the first place remain, but the combination of stronger material and looser performances make for a strong fourth outing.
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