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Life Support
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71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 221 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the New York pop artist features production from 1993, Leroy Clampitt and One Love.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Mar 5, 2021
    80
    On a lesser album, the eclecticism might lead to a lack of coherence, but this record is always threaded through with Beer’s diaristic lyricism. With its consistent, gut-punching honesty and witty wordplay, you’ll always find something special on ‘Life Support’.
  2. Beats Per Minute
    Mar 5, 2021
    72
    While some tracks could stand to have their ideas explored more fully – in particular “Default” which ends suddenly right as things start to swell – this is still a satisfying listen from start to finish.
  3. AllMusic
    Mar 19, 2021
    70
    The album's 17 tracks address subject matter including breakups, grief, and struggles with mental health with a mix of pop, R&B, and alternative stylings and song titles like "Good in Goodbye," "Sour Times," and "Stay Numb and Carry On.
  4. Pitchfork
    Mar 5, 2021
    59
    Even when Beer herself sounds lovely, her explorations of vulnerability and self-definition tangle in stiff, obvious metaphors. The writing relies on flimsy framing devices, shoehorning a delicate narrative about hiding and healing into simplistic slogans.

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  1. Positive: 99 out of 107
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 107
  3. Negative: 4 out of 107
  1. JCL23
    Mar 6, 2021
    10
    An immaculate masterpiece, it's such a beautiful experience listening to this album, could tell you my favourites but it's pretty much everyAn immaculate masterpiece, it's such a beautiful experience listening to this album, could tell you my favourites but it's pretty much every single track, I'm on the clouds.… Expand
  2. gngtini
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    it was worth the wait, it's one of the best debut album i've ever listened to if it's not the best. madison really surpassed herself for thisit was worth the wait, it's one of the best debut album i've ever listened to if it's not the best. madison really surpassed herself for this album and it SHOWS… Expand
  4. amanda2007
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    Truly an amazing album. I don’t like pop music too much but Madison did a great job with this album. Me and my kids, bop to this albumTruly an amazing album. I don’t like pop music too much but Madison did a great job with this album. Me and my kids, bop to this album everyday since it came out because it speaks about serious and mature topics, every artist should talk. Great job Madison!!!!… Expand
  5. robotarianator
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    This is such a dazzling debut album. It's not very often for someone to find a debut album with such vulnerable, relatable lyrics. Not onlyThis is such a dazzling debut album. It's not very often for someone to find a debut album with such vulnerable, relatable lyrics. Not only are lyrics about heartbreaks and self-love the unique thing about Life Support, but also Madison's strong vocals speak much louder than words, not to mention the vulnerability in the down-in-the-dumps songs! 100% would recommend Life Support because it really is such a masterpiece for a debut album. Hoping it gets a high metacritic rate!!… Expand
  6. swiftie__
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    Just amazing and different, madison shows your own and pure personality in this album.
  7. maxwell2001
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    It's been a week since this album was released and it's still holding up.
    Her debut EP "As She Pleases" really felt like she was trying all    It's been a week since this album was released and it's still holding up.
    Her debut EP "As She Pleases" really felt like she was trying all different sounds and wanted to prove she was worthy, with "Life Support" she really showed that she is worthy and she's here to stay. Favorite songs: Sour Times, Homesick & Everything Happens For A Reason    … Expand
  8. itsmebenja97
    Mar 14, 2021
    0
    Such a great debut album!
    I haven't heard a masterpiece debut since Camila Cabello in 2018.

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