Come Home To Mama
by Martha Wainwright
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. Delusions of Adequacy
    May 9, 2014
    60
    Come Home to Mama is lyrically stiff on top of instrumental complexity. The lyrics need to be pulled way back. What does work are the opening beats and rhythms awash in a mix of sonic, ambient environments.
  2. Blurt Magazine
    Nov 13, 2012
    60
    This latest effort is underscored by sweeping arrangements and a turbulent pulse that only serves to accelerate that sense of drama and defiance.
  3. Consequence
    Oct 19, 2012
    60
    Whether anyone outside Wainwright's devoted fanbase will take notice of the album is hard to say, but the world could use more pretty voices with smart ideas.
  5. The Independent (UK)
    Oct 15, 2012
    60
    Martha Wainwright's latest songs characteristically zigzag about the emotional spectrum.
  6. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Oct 15, 2012
    60
    Venturing further into radio-friendly pop-rock than ever before, her fourth album showcases a strong voice which (unlike brother Rufus) actually hits the notes.
  7. Under The Radar
    Oct 18, 2012
    45
    Come Home to Mama deserves praise; despite having a bland title, it's the album where Wainwright finally comes out with some ideas. The problem is that when they do work, they don't really go anywhere.
  8. The Observer (UK)
    Oct 15, 2012
    40
    The po-faced classicism of Proserpina drags, and little here packs the visceral punch of Wainwright's older songs.

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