Little Fictions
by Elbow
  • Record Label: Concord
  • Release Date: Feb 3, 2017
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. No Ripcord
    Feb 13, 2017
    60
    Little Fictions is Elbow's weakest album since their second LP, Cast of Thousands. Despite the flaws, several tracks stand out among their strongest work.
  2. Clash Music
    Feb 3, 2017
    60
    Little Fictions, in the end, though a welcome sign of elbow gently progressing with their formula, is a step forward feels too hesitant.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 44
  3. Negative: 1 out of 44
  1. Bevestackshall
    Aug 26, 2022
    8
    Some beautiful songs on here, definitely a bit soft around the edges, much less edgy than their earlier work. But exquisite songwriting andSome beautiful songs on here, definitely a bit soft around the edges, much less edgy than their earlier work. But exquisite songwriting and crowded lyrics as usual.… Full Review »
  2. opieandy
    Nov 11, 2020
    8
    Fabulous! Just wanted to rate it, 75 characters needed, wow. Just 14 more to go.
  3. Music_Observer
    May 16, 2017
    7
    This album is full of great harmonic motion with wonderful attention to dynamics throughout, and the dreary melodic lines were balanced out byThis album is full of great harmonic motion with wonderful attention to dynamics throughout, and the dreary melodic lines were balanced out by the heavy dominance of percussion and added vocals that did well to energize the music. My Score: 132/180 (Solid) = 7.3/10… Full Review »
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