Soft Sounds From Another Planet
by Japanese Breakfast
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Jul 20, 2017
    60
    Ultimately, Soft Sounds is an uneven experience, stylistically and in terms of (this listener’s) engagement. But still, in the shimmering hooky synthpop of “Machinist,” the Morrissey-esque lilt of “Boyish,” there are bright stars hanging in the firmament.
  2. Sputnikmusic
    Jul 20, 2017
    60
    There are plenty of loveable moments, sure, but they tend to congeal like sand passing through your fingers.

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#70 Best Album of 2017

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 56
  3. Negative: 3 out of 56
  1. TrentRey
    Jul 18, 2017
    9
    A very well-written album. This is one of the years best album, and the years best indie album. This project is incredible and should get theA very well-written album. This is one of the years best album, and the years best indie album. This project is incredible and should get the attention that it deserves. The album strongest tracks are Road Head, Machinist, Soft Sounds From Another Planet, Boyish and Till Death.… Full Review »
  2. HugOfThunder
    Aug 2, 2017
    9
    I had never heard of this artist, so I went in with an open mind and was very pleasantly surprised. This is by far one of my favourite albumsI had never heard of this artist, so I went in with an open mind and was very pleasantly surprised. This is by far one of my favourite albums of 2017 and I can't stop listening to it. The pure, raw emotion is amazing.… Full Review »
  3. l00000l077
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    michelle has an amazing voice. jb is one of the few artists i've listened to all their work, but i always come back to ssfap.
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