Californian Soil
by London Grammar
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 29
  3. Negative: 3 out of 29
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  1. Darkjoker28
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    What a marvellous album!! I loved the previous ones, but in Californian Soil there is something special, and one can feel that this means so much to Hannah Reid, and she is singing better than ever, in such a meaningful way! This is gold, if you're driving your car alone, listening carefully and understanding Hannah's feelings, which now belong to all of us. Great, simply amazing!
  2. josrob
    Apr 23, 2021
    10
    This album is AMAZING! Loved everything about it, the production, vocals all of it. I think this is their best record although the previous ones were great too.
  3. kodmusic
    May 6, 2021
    10
    Amazing album! Unique sound, beautiful lyrics and vocal. I get big pleasure from listening this album. Great work!
  4. lucjca
    Apr 17, 2021
    10
    Amazing! Their best work so far. The intro gives me chills every time I listen.
  5. Tango80
    Aug 12, 2021
    7
    Good but not great. Not sure it demands repeat listens. Best London Grammar album remains their first one for me.
  6. creo1402
    May 5, 2021
    10
    Album itself maybe a little too polished, but when you listen to live performance of the whole album it shines with much more colors. Just watch London Grammar Live Show on YouTube.
  7. Rendruth
    Apr 17, 2021
    10
    These guys are a class act. Honestly, it's, like, refreshing to hear. Good job!
  8. lucss
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    I love how Hannah it's much more vulnerable in this album and how she's speaking out about the sexism in the industry. The instrumentals of Californian Soil are really something else, especially Lord It's a Feeling and Lose Your Head.
  9. StewUk
    Apr 27, 2021
    9
    This os the 1st London Grammar album that has truely grabbed me from start to end. It has a real vibe about it and a very assured direction. Hannah's vocals are sublime.
  10. Hafemburg
    May 17, 2021
    9
    i am personally really strict about music. i really look at it as an art and it should have certain qualities to be looked at as a piece of art. and this album truly is perfect. harmonies and melodies, the lyrics, the beats... they are all coordinated and harmonic. the other thing that i loved is the use of string instruments like violin with modern beats together and it's really smart.i am personally really strict about music. i really look at it as an art and it should have certain qualities to be looked at as a piece of art. and this album truly is perfect. harmonies and melodies, the lyrics, the beats... they are all coordinated and harmonic. the other thing that i loved is the use of string instruments like violin with modern beats together and it's really smart. kinda brings back lana del rey vibes. london grammar showed that they didn't just want to put an album out, or they didn't want to have hit songs. they wanted to "creat" and they truly did. it is a genius and flawless project. and californian soil is definitely london grammar's big step and it talks about this band's future... which i predict is gonna be amazing. just enjoy this album… Expand

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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Under The Radar
    May 13, 2021
    80
    The band’s predilection for trip-hop beats and the widescreen cinematic soundscapes much beloved by Massive Attack remains pretty much intact and Reid’s remarkable voice, which has always been front and center of the band’s sound, remains as potent and mesmerising as ever.
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  2. Clash Music
    Apr 16, 2021
    80
    A record of sheer beauty and one that finds London Grammar at the absolute top of their game.
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  3. The Line of Best Fit
    Apr 16, 2021
    90
    Californian Soil is London Grammar in an act of gradual evolution, signs hinted at on their sophomore outing but blossoming to a greater extent here; retaining an ability to innovate within the parameters of their synonymously plush electronic soul.
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