Life Is Yours
by Foals
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Clash Music
    Jun 15, 2022
    90
    With both these lyrical and sonic accomplishments, Foals have created a fine record with a very solidified sound that will be the soundtrack for the summer.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Jun 13, 2022
    90
    Foals manage to delight with invigorating innovation while simultaneously keeping their unique identity deeply engrained in a style that is as fresh as it is warm.
  3. Under The Radar
    Aug 22, 2022
    80
    They are a restless band, yes, but Life Is Yours proves that a narrower focus can bring the most returns.
  5. AllMusic
    Jun 24, 2022
    80
    Fueled by the long-promised light at the end of the tunnel after the COVID-19 lockdown, it's also the band's most vibrant and accessible outing to date.
  6. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jun 24, 2022
    80
    Without a feeling that it’s intentionally waiting for the rain in order to go out dancing in it, it draws on its authors’ memories of the good times – reflecting, according to Philippakis, right back to their earliest days – and projects them huge and bright.
  7. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jun 16, 2022
    80
    There are no meaty rockers like ‘Inhaler’ or ‘What Went Down’, or slow and sprawling mini epics like ‘Spanish Sahara’, ‘Late Night’ or ‘Neptune’, but we need something else right now. ... Foals are still peaking.
  8. The Independent (UK)
    Jun 16, 2022
    80
    It’s BUSY. The trick – as with a Pollock – is to stand back, soften the joints and enjoy the energy. That energy is delightfully consistent.
  9. DIY Magazine
    Jun 15, 2022
    80
    ‘Life Is Yours’ is the sound of the band less emerging blinking into the post-pandemic light than bounding back into the saddle.
  10. The Skinny
    Jun 13, 2022
    80
    Nile Rodgers-esque guitars are a key feature throughout Life Is Yours. Aside from the more laid-back Flutter, the album’s danceable tempo shows no respite across its 40-minute duration. Its production is also extremely cohesive.
  11. Glide Magazine
    Jun 14, 2022
    70
    The biggest weakness of Life Is Yours is its lack of variety. Foals have always had a vast sonic palette, but on this album, the Oxford band limits itself to only a small portion. But what that album does, it does well. Each song is kinetic and has great grooves to get people moving.

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. CriticalJeff
    Jun 18, 2022
    7
    Credit to them for trying a different sound. I just don't think this glossy, dance vibe really suits them. There are still great tracks likeCredit to them for trying a different sound. I just don't think this glossy, dance vibe really suits them. There are still great tracks like 2am, 2001 and Crest of the Wave, but the others feel like they're missing the usual Foals edge. I also missed a quieter track or two, that Foals usually excel at, it just kind of stays at the same tempo throughout.… Full Review »
  2. Kremyy
    Jun 26, 2022
    7
    It is a decent record with some really great, catchy tunes and some fillers. I was lucky to hear some of the songs live and they soundIt is a decent record with some really great, catchy tunes and some fillers. I was lucky to hear some of the songs live and they sound absolutely amazing. I just wish they had more of that energy on the record.… Full Review »
  3. AvesHatesIt
    Jun 24, 2022
    8
    My rating is 7.8 so i rounded it up and hope it will raise a bit oberall user score.
    The album is... Fine... Obviously not the best foals    My rating is 7.8 so i rounded it up and hope it will raise a bit oberall user score.
    The album is... Fine... Obviously not the best foals album, but definitely significant for their developement as a band and it's not bad at all. The most important thing is it's relevant and topical. The perfect album for this period of time. But there is also an issue... I don't think it's gonna age as well as their previous albums.
    Anyway, gongrats, Foals, love you.    … Full Review »
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