The Guest
by Phantom Planet
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Feb 26, 2002
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Q Magazine
    60
    Their pure pop rock is both uncomplicated and uninhibited. [June 2002, p.120]
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  2. The A.V. Club
    60
    Given a choice between listenable power-pop by nobodies and the same product by cult movie stars, who's going to say no to a little glitter?
  3. CDNow
    60
    The Guest, for all its flaws, is wise beyond the years of the musicians who made it.
  5. Rolling Stone
    50
    The Guest is merely OK, a power-pop record whose songs seem catchy while they're playing but don't make a lasting impression.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. edrereviewer
    Oct 13, 2020
    9
    A solid indie album from this band. Not only is the track "California" excellent, the rest of the album is a feel good summer album that isA solid indie album from this band. Not only is the track "California" excellent, the rest of the album is a feel good summer album that is greatly executed.… Full Review »
  2. manurock
    Aug 6, 2011
    9
    Great album which combines perfectly straight guitar pop or garage rock songs with more melodic and complex rock pieces. If you like the pianoGreat album which combines perfectly straight guitar pop or garage rock songs with more melodic and complex rock pieces. If you like the piano song "California" you will probably like this album.… Full Review »
  3. daven
    Sep 22, 2006
    9
    A perfect blend of summery pop with melodic melodies.
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