The Last Exit
by Still Corners
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Under The Radar
    Jan 27, 2021
    80
    Sonically drifting between graceful ambience and somber chamber pop, The Last Exit hits several peaks throughout its eleven pieces.
  2. The Quietus
    Jan 26, 2021
    80
    While Murray's lyrics are consciously evoking images of old timey Americana – desolate arcades, voodoo rites, thunder in the mountains – your mileage will vary on whether you find it charming or cheesy. Regardless, The Last Exit is a road trip worth taking. Murray’s sultry croon is effortlessly affecting.
  3. AllMusic
    Jan 22, 2021
    80
    Even if The Last Exit is sometimes a little too wispy, it's still a fitting soundtrack for getting lost on the open road.
  5. Mojo
    Jan 21, 2021
    80
    Murray's voice is a beautiful, dreamy magnet for Hughes's backdrops, which without losing their twang take all sorts of tangents. [Feb 2021, p.85]
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  6. Uncut
    Jan 21, 2021
    80
    Album highlight "White Sands" is a soundtrack in miniature, the acoustic and electronic tones combining like a neon-streaked empty road. [Feb 2021, p.37]
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  7. DIY Magazine
    Jan 21, 2021
    70
    In places, they can be a little too on-the-nose - ‘Till We Meet Again’, for instance, literally has some Lynchian ‘ethereal whooshing’ whistling away in the background for much of it, at least before a freewheeling guitar solo salvages proceedings - but ‘The Last Exit’ is largely worthy of the cultural touchpoints it so proudly nods to.
  8. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jan 21, 2021
    60
    It finds the band cruising along the middle of the road, with occasional interesting detours.
  9. American Songwriter
    Jan 21, 2021
    80
    Still Corners stitches a seamless amalgamation of lyrics, vocals, production and song composition, all of which makes The Last Exit an early contender for one of 2021’s finest, and most enduring releases—one to listen to, absorb and bask in.

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. BugsyMalone77
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    This is the album of 2021 for me. What makes a great album is consistency. It’s not only 1 or 2 or 3 songs that are great. Yes there areThis is the album of 2021 for me. What makes a great album is consistency. It’s not only 1 or 2 or 3 songs that are great. Yes there are better songs than others but it’s all subjective which one you think is best. At the end all of it is brilliant. And cohesive so all of the songs are connected but different. There is no monotony. There’s a range of melody and progression that is unique to every song but at the end it all connects. That’s what makes a great album. It tells a story, and you’re along for the ride..… Full Review »
  2. Christos71
    Feb 2, 2021
    7
    On first listen I was very enthousiastic about it ! On subsequent listens, my feelings somehow subdued.
    The album is certainly a keeper,    On first listen I was very enthousiastic about it ! On subsequent listens, my feelings somehow subdued.
    The album is certainly a keeper, keeps great company and there are nice details to watch for. But for some reason it doesn't grow with me. The opening track and namesake of the album "The Last Exit" is the best track in there and will be totally proved to be one of the best tracks of 2021 by the end of the year.
    On the whole: Very good stuff !

    P.S. 1 i would give it a 7.5 score if half-points were an option.
    P.S. 2 great for travelling by car.    … Full Review »
  3. CRalfred
    Jan 24, 2021
    8
    Refreshing without losing their essence, which is notorious for a 5th album of any band. Perfect for a quite and relaxing moment, purely StillRefreshing without losing their essence, which is notorious for a 5th album of any band. Perfect for a quite and relaxing moment, purely Still Corners.… Full Review »
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