Mad Season
by Matchbox Twenty
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: May 23, 2000
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. MTV.com
    30
    This new album... sees them mutating into less of a rock outfit and more of what is commonly called "adult contemporary" -- in other words, music for soccer moms and rich yuppies to play really loud in their BMWs-
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    30
    Musically this is the sound of middle America at its most ugly and nauseating...

Awards & Rankings

31
#31 Most Discussed Album of 2000
35
#35 Most Shared Album of 2000

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 35
  3. Negative: 5 out of 35
  1. HadPersons
    Aug 12, 2019
    9
    Matchbox 20 is the band I miss the most. I hate almost all new music and I’m really nervous for 2020 with these guys. I only hope they don’tMatchbox 20 is the band I miss the most. I hate almost all new music and I’m really nervous for 2020 with these guys. I only hope they don’t chase the trend, but rock music and even pop rock music is dead. That being said, I love looking back on their music and this is a great album. I really love the songs Rest Stop, Mad Season, Bent, and a few more. A common criticism of this band is that they overuse filler. I strongly disagree as I can feel every song and that’s what makes this band so good.… Full Review »
  2. ajh0795
    Oct 29, 2011
    8
    i really enjoyed this record. though it has some miss steps the strengths easily cover them up and man oh man rob thomas vocals are superb.i really enjoyed this record. though it has some miss steps the strengths easily cover them up and man oh man rob thomas vocals are superb. you will also be able to some nice guitar from kyle cook and paul doucette… Full Review »
  3. Curefreak
    Apr 26, 2009
    8
    I like the ballads and the mid-tempo stuff but the rockers sound overly processed and over produced and don't really "rock" Rest Stop is I like the ballads and the mid-tempo stuff but the rockers sound overly processed and over produced and don't really "rock" Rest Stop is probably my favorite song and is probably the most personal.… Full Review »
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