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Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

  • Summary: The third full-length solo release for the Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder features a guest appearance from Elton John and was produced by Andrew Watt.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Consequence
    Feb 8, 2022
    91
    Earthling plants itself firmly in this moment, a trial-and-error soundtrack to one man’s maturation.
  2. AllMusic
    Feb 11, 2022
    90
    On a strictly musical basis, Earthling is the most varied project Eddie Vedder has ever released, and it's also his lightest album: there's a palpable joy to his free experiments here that's infectious, even fun.
  3. Spin
    Feb 8, 2022
    80
    Vedder has never been shy about naming his influences, and here they form a buoyant cloud lifting the enterprise up among the stars.
  4. Glide Magazine
    Feb 8, 2022
    80
    Vedder has been open about his struggles with mental health and he seems to be in a very positive place with this record, expressing himself as his love for classic rock comes to the forefront on Earthling.
  5. Record Collector
    Mar 25, 2022
    80
    Earthling gives an uplifting sense of the creative energy shared between Eddie Vedder and his keenly empathetic collaborators, distilled into striking, memorable songs, and unified by a fresh, cohesive sound. On this evidence, it’s to be hoped the partnership forges ahead as the day jobs allow.
  6. Uncut
    Feb 23, 2022
    70
    An altogether less whimsical - and much more Pearl Jam-esque - undertaking than 2011's Ukulele Songs. [Apr 2022, p.36]
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  7. Clash Music
    Feb 8, 2022
    60
    While a fun and energetic record, much of the songwriting falls into the somewhat forgettable. Everyone is bringing their A-game, and they're having a blast while doing so, but nothing entirely sticks to the ribs.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. bigfat_4
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    An album for the times. Each song stands proud and a true music fan will appreciate the album in it's entirety.
  2. MusicGuyMack
    Mar 8, 2022
    8
    Appropriately soaring and bombastic musically to complement Vedder's frequently sky/stargazing lyrics, "Earthling" still can't hold a candleAppropriately soaring and bombastic musically to complement Vedder's frequently sky/stargazing lyrics, "Earthling" still can't hold a candle to the Pearl Jam frontman's best work with his main group but is certainly his most accomplished solo effort to date, with reliably powerful vocals, solid songwriting and an intriguing alt-glam sonic profile all adding up to form a strong, enjoyable listen.… Expand
  4. Haspadar
    Jun 10, 2022
    7
    Feels like Eddie tries to move forward, that's great.
    But as for me, the album seems too eclectic.
  5. Stumpfinger
    Apr 8, 2022
    3
    I hear Don Henley, Paul McCartney, U2, Tom Petty. I hear the very definition of Dad rock. Not much that has the energy, anger,I hear Don Henley, Paul McCartney, U2, Tom Petty. I hear the very definition of Dad rock. Not much that has the energy, anger, vulnerability or creativity of Eddie Vedder's best. Maybe it's just a bad album - or maybe it's finally time to retire. At this rate, he'll be playing the casino circuit before long.… Expand

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