Life of Pause
by Wild Nothing
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Feb 29, 2016
    60
    While Life of Pause appears to lack any songs with the lasting impact of tracks like “Chinatown,” “Only Heather,” “Paradise,” or even the sublimely beautiful “Golden Haze”--well-written works that exhibited a naïve clarity in purpose--it’s certainly a grower.
  2. The Guardian
    Feb 18, 2016
    60
    Swilling around in the reverb, allied by a choir of sunshine guitars, is the sound of everything indie ever, from Postcard to post-Britpop. It’s done with the calm competence of a man aware he is breaking no new ground.
  3. Mojo
    Feb 2, 2016
    60
    This is diaphanous pop music--perhaps overly flimsy on occasion--but full of sparkle and more variegated than before. [Mar 2016, p.97]
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  5. The Skinny
    Feb 2, 2016
    60
    Perhaps it isn't quite a fully realised picture, but Life of Pause still paints a very pretty sonic landscape.
  6. Pretty Much Amazing
    Feb 23, 2016
    58
    There’s honestly no real low moment on Life of Pause, but then again, low moments were never this album’s problem. The problem is that there’s really only one high moment.
  7. Drowned In Sound
    Feb 18, 2016
    50
    It is hard to criticise such a well-crafted, enjoyable album that appears to have been made specifically with someone like me in mind. The thing is that in six weeks’ time it will be even harder to remember it.

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. xdv
    Feb 21, 2016
    10
    Giving this a 10 was a hard decision to make. When I originally heard the lead single from this album, I didnt know what to think. I even putGiving this a 10 was a hard decision to make. When I originally heard the lead single from this album, I didnt know what to think. I even put off listening to this record for a few days before I finally gave in and sat down to listen. At first I was pretty impressed, but by the end of the day I had listened to the record at least four times all the way through. It was just what I was personally looking for. It reminded me a bit of the new Tame Impala record 'Currents', but Wild Nothing does a beautiful job of branding a unique sound that I have not seen anywhere else. Absolutely love this album and it was just what I was looking for.… Full Review »
  2. Gasphunter
    Feb 19, 2016
    9
    Beautiful and hunting, Pause might not be remembered as much as Pi but his adventure is so gripping it will tear you apart. Brought me back toBeautiful and hunting, Pause might not be remembered as much as Pi but his adventure is so gripping it will tear you apart. Brought me back to the days I was listening the The Shins although this time around Cut Copy has joined the march.… Full Review »
  3. auteur55
    Feb 27, 2016
    9
    Love this. It's a definite grower which is not reflected in some of these reviews (who appear to have given it a cursory listen). Rich andLove this. It's a definite grower which is not reflected in some of these reviews (who appear to have given it a cursory listen). Rich and expansive is right. Many melodies bouncing in my head between listens. His best album.… Full Review »
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