Life Support
by Madison Beer
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Feb 26, 2021
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  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.
  5. 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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User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 221 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 197 out of 221
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 221
  3. Negative: 16 out of 221
  1. 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!!!!… Full Review »
  2. bluefeeling
    Jun 1, 2021
    10
    Such a good debut album!! Madison really took a different turn from what everyone was expecting from her and I loved how inspired she was bySuch a good debut album!! Madison really took a different turn from what everyone was expecting from her and I loved how inspired she was by alternative music. "Follow the white rabbit" "Emotional Bruises" and "Stay Numb and Carry on" were my top 3, but this album was marvelous!! can't wait for more music from her… Full Review »
  3. remanqel
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    Incredible album! My favourite songs are Effortlessly, Blue, Homesick, Selfish, Everything Happens For A Reason.
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