North
by Matchbox Twenty
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Sep 4, 2012
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
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  1. Rolling Stone
    Sep 5, 2012
    60
    Every song here goes for immediate payoff – as Thomas broadcasts on "Radio," they have been built for lifetimes.
  2. PopMatters
    Sep 19, 2012
    50
    There are a few decent songs.
  3. American Songwriter
    Sep 5, 2012
    40
    North seems destined to forever relegate Matchbox Twenty into the next generation of unremarkable dad rock.

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. HadPersons
    Aug 12, 2019
    8
    Rob Thomas carries over his great songwriting abilities with this album in my opinion. However, I have a few issues with it. For one, itRob Thomas carries over his great songwriting abilities with this album in my opinion. However, I have a few issues with it. For one, it follows the trends of 2012 like using computerized sounds which is something that I am not a fan of personally. That being said, I enjoy She’s So Mean, Parade, and Our Song. The rest of the album borders somewhere between mediocre and great.… Full Review »
  2. asbks123
    Mar 21, 2016
    5
    It's a solid album in it's own way I guess, but way too poppy for my taste. They band is "selling out" sadly...looking to hit it off on theIt's a solid album in it's own way I guess, but way too poppy for my taste. They band is "selling out" sadly...looking to hit it off on the radio and the mainstream...and this album achieved that in a way. This is basically a continuation of Rob Thomas's solo career. I can't say that I particularly enjoyed it and I didn't buy it when it came out.… Full Review »
  3. mchlkirk77
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    It is so funny that i disagree with many critics so thoughtful, such wonderful melodies, and the tone of the whole cd is so inviting one ofIt is so funny that i disagree with many critics so thoughtful, such wonderful melodies, and the tone of the whole cd is so inviting one of my favorites of 2013.… Full Review »
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