• Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Feb 26, 2002
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12

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  1. 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 is greatly executed.
  2. 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 piano song "California" you will probably like this album.
  3. daven
    Sep 22, 2006
    9
    A perfect blend of summery pop with melodic melodies.
  4. Jack
    May 18, 2004
    7
    Very good. California obviously getting alot of playing since The O.C.
  5. beckyp
    Feb 11, 2004
    10
    This is so great! I love all the songs and the singing is so sexy!! Go P2!!
  6. JeremyG
    Jan 11, 2004
    7
    Occasionally, it gets so sugary good that one gets a toothache. Phantom Planet lay that pop goodness on thick. But when it works, you'll want to be screaming every word along in pop ecstasy.
  7. KateC
    Dec 31, 2003
    10
    Awesome!!
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Sing-along melodies and breezy hooks are strewn throughout.
  2. It’s hard to think of too many contemporary bands that are making such unapologetically sunny, pop-tinged rock and roll.
  3. A gem, with sunny three-part harmonies and songs that sound familiar in the best way.