• Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Mar 26, 2021
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. May 17, 2021
    60
    If Whiteout is an imperfect album, it is one that also evinces Howard’s refusal to stay in a single musical lane.
  2. Apr 8, 2021
    60
    There’s certainly a lot to take in on Ben Howard’s fourth album – not all the ideas work in fairness, and there’s a few too many moments which feel like half-sketched ideas. Yet Dessner makes a decent foil for him and for those who have joined Howard on his career journey to date will be more than happy to continue travelling with him.
  3. 60
    Ben Howard’s fourth record sees the artist move beyond his usual methods and proves, if anything, that he has too many good ideas to stay focused. Of all the problems to have, it’s a pretty good one.
  4. Uncut
    Mar 25, 2021
    50
    More often than not, it seems like the Technicolor electronic sheen is masking tepid songwriting. [Apr 2021, p.30]
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Aug 12, 2021
    8
    Didn't blow me away first but I just couldn't stop listening to it. I think I was driven on by my obsession with 'What a Day' and from thereDidn't blow me away first but I just couldn't stop listening to it. I think I was driven on by my obsession with 'What a Day' and from there the album just started to work. Not perfect but another solid release from Mr Howard. Full Review »
  2. May 22, 2021
    10
    Ben for me is part of a very small list of artists I’ve listened to that makes me want to be a better person. His music has always captivatedBen for me is part of a very small list of artists I’ve listened to that makes me want to be a better person. His music has always captivated me on a level that encourages self reflection. I can’t describe this feeling but it’s a pretty special one. I’d recommend this album to anyone who likes Father John Misty, Jamie Woon, Fleet Foxes and Bon Iver. Full Review »