Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Mojo
    Jan 17, 2018
    60
    The set includes some tender spots, but dire wins the day. Thankfully, it's on occasion leavened. [Feb 2018, p.94]
  2. Jan 17, 2018
    60
    Sonically, it boasts richer textures than recent albums, thanks largely to the pair’s expanded touring line-up playing a greater role in the studio; a more fleshed-out sound than the occasionally irritating minimalism of yore. Arguably, the decision to beef up the instrumentation is designed to bring heft to the lyrics’ serious topics, even though the band are, as ever, likely to be preaching to the choir.
  3. Jan 17, 2018
    40
    TMBG’s 20th album, I LIke Fun, doesn’t mess with the template too much. If you come to this record knowing only the TMBG song used as the soundtrack to Malcolm in the Middle, you’ll get a hearty helping of everything there is to like--and, yes dislike.
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Feb 17, 2018
    9
    I really enjoyed this offering from TMBG, I have been following them since the old days in Williamsburg and my nephew is one of theirI really enjoyed this offering from TMBG, I have been following them since the old days in Williamsburg and my nephew is one of their greatest fans. This album is much more adult in orientation (appropriate as they are getting older,) and more overtly political. I wish the lyrics had been included, as they usually are, and that the art direction of the package was a little less silly. This had a little less cuteness and a little more experimentalism than their previous efforts. Kudos for doing this for so long! Full Review »
  2. Feb 11, 2018
    9
    Upon first listening, I wasn't quite sure what to make of "I Like Fun," They Might Be Giants' 20th studio album. After a few successiveUpon first listening, I wasn't quite sure what to make of "I Like Fun," They Might Be Giants' 20th studio album. After a few successive listens, I can safely say that this is some of their best work yet. The songs sound very much like the ones on Glean and Phone Power; however, this feels much more like a full album, as opposed to the other two which felt more like a compilation of various songs. The tunes have a very bright sound for the most part, but are lyrically cynical and sometimes disturbing. If you aren't a They Might Be Giants fan, at least give it a listen. The entire album is up on YouTube and Spotify, and if you are, then give it a few listens and I think you'll end up loving it. Full Review »