Earthling
by Eddie Vedder
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Feb 11, 2022
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
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  1. MusicGuyMack
    Mar 8, 2022
    8
    Appropriately 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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, 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.
  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.

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. 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.
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  2. 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]
  3. Mojo
    Feb 16, 2022
    80
    Throughout, Earthling toys with classic radio-rock clichés, only to cleanse them of jadedness via Vedder's trademark wholehearted investment, a trick which still charms. [Apr 2022, p.88]
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