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Lifeforms
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 25 Ratings

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Sep 22, 2021
    84
    The songwriting here is too good to deny, and its shortcomings are merely down to personal preferences. If you’re looking for a well-made rock album with all the pop and punk trimmings, look no further than Lifeforms.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Sep 22, 2021
    80
    ‘LIFEFORMS’ is an ambitious punk record that speaks of the everyday. Polished but with plenty of grit and light on ego, it’s the most relatable this band has ever been.
  3. Kerrang!
    Sep 22, 2021
    80
    The end result is not only an album that will delight diehard Tom DeLonge fans, but one that lovers of anthemic and occasionally experimental alt.rock will enjoy too.
  4. Clash Music
    Sep 23, 2021
    80
    Big, bold and ambitious, it’s both a welcome return and a statement of intent.
  5. AllMusic
    Oct 19, 2021
    80
    While certainly one of the most robustly guitar-centric albums Angels & Airwaves have made, there is still plenty of synthy, otherworldly shimmer glowing at the edges of Lifeforms, and cuts like "Rebel Girl," "Euphoria," and "Spellbound" bristle with a vibrant blend of punk and dance-rock energies.
  6. DIY Magazine
    Sep 22, 2021
    60
    There’s enough for fans to enjoy across ‘Lifeforms’, but it is not as lofty as it perhaps thinks itself to be.
  7. Classic Rock Magazine
    Sep 22, 2021
    60
    Despite lofty ambitions to write a letter 'from God to humanity' on Restless Souls, these are counter-attacked by Rebel Girl, an overstuffed, over-sweetened, male gaze-heavy, lovelorn confection that completely overrides the potential of its title. ... nevertheless, Lifeforms is beautifully produced and catchy as hell, earning itself a spot on any intergalactic playlist. [Oct 2021, p.73]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. Ptrade
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    Great album with beautiful songs that rocks and vibe. I feel influence of what they have done before but a lot of new and fresh things. SuchGreat album with beautiful songs that rocks and vibe. I feel influence of what they have done before but a lot of new and fresh things. Such songs as Losing my mind and A fire in a nameless town are really good surprise… Expand
  2. Shazalia
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    I tried writing an elaborate review, and deleted it several times. Can't really put it into words. Simply put, LifeForms will please any longI tried writing an elaborate review, and deleted it several times. Can't really put it into words. Simply put, LifeForms will please any long time fan, and newcomers alike. Whether your prefer the slower ballads of Whisper, the upbeat tempos of I-Empire, or the methodical approach of The Dream Walker, there's something here for you to enjoy. Thanks again Tom, this record means more to us fans than you know.… Expand
  4. Simple42
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    After 2 years of singles and hype the album release delivers. This is AvA at their best.
  5. Beardacus
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    We should all hope to be so lucky as to have a midlife crisis as fun as the one Tom DeLonge is having.
  6. Balefire1
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Feels like a natural progression from TDW and is arguably one of their most ranged albums which mixed influences of prior albums, later eraFeels like a natural progression from TDW and is arguably one of their most ranged albums which mixed influences of prior albums, later era Blink, and a blatant but welcome Cure inspired track. Definitely up there with some of Thier best work so far.… Expand
  7. NickG93
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Brilliant album, Tom smashes it again. Such a good alternative rock album, tries some different things with all the songs and it all hits theBrilliant album, Tom smashes it again. Such a good alternative rock album, tries some different things with all the songs and it all hits the right notes.… Expand
  8. ButtQuack
    Feb 3, 2022
    0
    Besides Euphoria and Kiss & Tell, I wouldn't play any of these songs for any of my dookies marinating in the toilet.

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