Nothing's Lost
by Styrofoam
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Stylus Magazine
    83
    Nothing’s Lost is a more stately affair, flaunting van Petegum’s growth as a producer without losing his child-like talent for awkward emulation.
  2. Urb
    80
    Post-modern pop hasn't sounded this good since the Postal Service. [Dec 2004, p.110]
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  3. Splendid
    80
    Nothing's Lost is slick and rich, packed with melody and rhythm.
  5. Junkmedia
    80
    Nothing's Lost is heavier, denser and in its best moments, verges on pop nirvana.
  6. Alternative Press
    80
    Think the Postal Service, but with more instrumentation and experimentation. [Feb 2005, p.94]
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  7. cokemachineglow
    69
    There’s no getting around it: this sentimental, electronically-hackneyed glitch-pop shit can be remarkably effective.
  8. Dusted Magazine
    60
    A solid, if not predictable emo-tronic excursion.
  9. AllMusic
    60
    Styrofoam represents the part of the Morr Music roster where the first three letters of the label's name might as well stand for "middle of the road."
  10. Paste Magazine
    60
    The songs are stronger than ever. [Apr/May 2005, p.139]
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  11. Tiny Mix Tapes
    40
    It simply lacks even the remotest kind of emotional weight, favoring that emo-lite, predictable kind of melodic progressions that make you swoon the same way a hot muffin on a cold day might.
  12. Under The Radar
    40
    There's not a moment on Nothing's Lost that justifies the attention of any of his contributors. [#8, p.117]
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  13. Pitchfork
    33
    Nothing's Lost is a well-meaning record that just got its priorities mixed up. These tech'd-up tearjerkers can out bench press anyone in terms of sonic fodder, but the album is whiny, transparent, and a colossal hodgepodge.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. ArmandoA
    Feb 19, 2006
    10
    I just can't describe the feelings this albums gives me. Absolutely beautiful music, no doub't about that. Much, MUCH better than I just can't describe the feelings this albums gives me. Absolutely beautiful music, no doub't about that. Much, MUCH better than his past album, here you can clearly see the work of an experienced producer/composer.… Full Review »
  2. erikdiscostusupershow
    Dec 30, 2004
    8
    the only thing that keeps this record from being reeeally good, are the guest spots. some work, some don't. i think he carries things the only thing that keeps this record from being reeeally good, are the guest spots. some work, some don't. i think he carries things much better on his own. still an excellent release!… Full Review »
  3. NeilG
    Dec 4, 2004
    8
    Whilst this CD may not be groundbreaking electronica it does contain 4 or 5 slices of pop perfection.Styrofoam can't win because write a Whilst this CD may not be groundbreaking electronica it does contain 4 or 5 slices of pop perfection.Styrofoam can't win because write a good tune and your a boring sellout or glitch until you drop and be accused of having no songs ! Anyway a great little pop record and then some !… Full Review »
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