Household Name
by Momma
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Consequence
    Jun 30, 2022
    100
    Through it all is a patient sense of comfort and understanding, retaining the playfulness of their previous efforts, the seriousness of being a rock musician in the 2020s, and the approachable air that ties it all together.
  2. Under The Radar
    Jul 27, 2022
    80
    Household Name manages to be both bold and wary—capturing the kinetic anxiety that arises when a protracted daydream seeps into your everyday.
  3. Clash Music
    Jul 5, 2022
    80
    Pleasingly self-referential, ‘Household Name’ is a joyous selection, a record that melds together its alt-rock influences to locate a distinctive voice, pitting intricate instrumentation against some killer pop hooks. Looks like we may just have found our summer soundtrack.
  5. Kerrang!
    Jul 5, 2022
    80
    Household Name is, altogether, an ineffably charming release bringing a youthful modernity to old school sounds.
  6. The Line of Best Fit
    Jun 30, 2022
    80
    Household Name re-establishes the pair’s vitality to this extent, avoiding a potential slump in extending the countercultural charge that cemented the appeal of their previous LP's.
  7. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jun 30, 2022
    80
    The ambition on show throughout ‘Household Name’ is to be lauded in itself, and Momma deserve to be viewed like the rockstars they sing of.
  8. Pitchfork
    Jun 30, 2022
    72
    Household Name could easily feel too formulaic, but with tongue partially in cheek, moments like “Speeding 72” come as a welcome indicator of a band that isn’t taking itself too seriously.
  9. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 30, 2022
    60
    Sweet-voiced grrrl-angst vocals meet grunge dynamics; non-committal Veruca Salt do post-Nirvana loud bit/miserable bit. I Mean, it's fine, but... meh. [Summer 2022, p.79]
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  10. Mojo
    Jun 30, 2022
    60
    Household Name is their Cannonball moment, supercharged pop that also acknowledges Smashing Pumpkins and Veruca Salt. Momma wear it well; celebrating, not denying, their inspiration. [Aug 2022, p.91]
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  11. AllMusic
    Jun 30, 2022
    60
    Whether it's highly relatable or a bit paint-by-numbers is up to the listener, although the blueprint here is an auspiciously well-tested one.

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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. orlas
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    ‘90s style fuzz and melodic structures. It’s a mishmash of grunge, shoegaze and dream pop that would garner appreciation from the melancholy‘90s style fuzz and melodic structures. It’s a mishmash of grunge, shoegaze and dream pop that would garner appreciation from the melancholy goths along with the indie rock purists.… Full Review »
  2. indiemonster
    Jul 3, 2022
    9
    If you are a fan of 90s alt rock and grunge you are going to love this album. Momma have been building up to this album with a veryIf you are a fan of 90s alt rock and grunge you are going to love this album. Momma have been building up to this album with a very underappreciated sophomore album (Two of Me) and have upped their production game as well as their songwriting. An easy album to keep on repeat all day.… Full Review »
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