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The Midsummer Station
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 77 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth album for Adam Young features guest appearances from Carly Rae Jepsen and Blink-182's Mark Hoppus.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. The A.V. Club
    Aug 21, 2012
    75
    Anyone who disliked Owl City before probably won't change their mind after listening to this album-but [it] provides a refreshing respite from jaded, generic electronica.
  2. BBC Music
    Aug 21, 2012
    70
    [The Midsummer Station is] a brave and bold addition to what is increasingly looking like a catalogue to relish.
  3. Alternative Press
    Aug 21, 2012
    70
    Almost half of the album is bolstered by huge beats and pulsating bass. Even so, the disc's bet tracks are the ones that don't employ this formula. [Sep 2012, p.92]
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  4. AllMusic
    Aug 21, 2012
    50
    With just a few exceptions, The Midsummer Station's would-be mainstream anthems of youth, love, and longing come off generic, hollow, and barely enjoyable.
  5. Spin
    Sep 11, 2012
    40
    They [Adam Young's fans] deserve better. We deserve better. Come to think of it, Adam Young deserves better.
  6. Q Magazine
    Sep 7, 2012
    40
    Where once he dreamed of Fireflies, now Young just sounds burned out. [Oct 2012, p.108]
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  7. American Songwriter
    Sep 14, 2012
    20
    Young's idea of fun is based on an uneasy mix of cheap valedictory philosophizing and infantile daydreaming.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. miracar
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    he might not be a lyrical genius or production master but this album meant so much to me and is the best owl city album out there.
  2. Galaxies
    Aug 22, 2012
    10
    For some fans this will be disappointing. But for most this will be a nice refreshing taste and sound to Pop music. Adam Young and his teamFor some fans this will be disappointing. But for most this will be a nice refreshing taste and sound to Pop music. Adam Young and his team have been able to create something very unique still. I still hear Owl City in this. This album is awesome!… Expand
  4. countryfarmer
    Aug 25, 2012
    10
    Like the rest of Owl City's albums this one is yet again amazing in everyway. All of the music is catchy and holds a lot of meaning and manyLike the rest of Owl City's albums this one is yet again amazing in everyway. All of the music is catchy and holds a lot of meaning and many people will be able to relate to them. To me this album is the best one I have bought in a long time. Money well spend and I really recommend it!… Expand
  5. SchroederRock
    Aug 28, 2012
    7
    The Midsummer Station is not going to be favored by everyone. Owl City, or Adam Young, does everything right to craft a catchy pop-ladenThe Midsummer Station is not going to be favored by everyone. Owl City, or Adam Young, does everything right to craft a catchy pop-laden album that will see some radio play (especially when teaming up with Carly Rae Jepsen on "Good Time"). But what ultimately worries me is the amount of sugar coat over many of these tracks. At times, it's Owl City's take of top 40 club & dance. Other times, it's a touch of Relient K over gentle piano ballads. It mostly works, but it's not a sure thing. "Bombshell Blonde" earns some praise, which Young adds the increasingly popular dubstep touch with excellence. "Silhouette" brings the charming and soft spot of the album, and "Gold" seems to be written under the influence of One Republic (though it's quite good). Owl City fans will love it. Those who aren't fans may not find a way to really embrace it.… Expand
  6. AloudSound
    Sep 24, 2012
    5
    "His latest effect is just the same as his previous albums... Fairly good, fairy, fantasy, fine, frozen pop/electronic music... And lets keep"His latest effect is just the same as his previous albums... Fairly good, fairy, fantasy, fine, frozen pop/electronic music... And lets keep it that way (lucky not another "F" word was featured)."… Expand
  7. CautiousCritic
    Feb 11, 2014
    5
    Its not terrible .....would be great actually if you had a very vivid imagination and mainstream pop listeners ......this is his worst albumIts not terrible .....would be great actually if you had a very vivid imagination and mainstream pop listeners ......this is his worst album so far....although I loved All things bright and beautiful which makes me happy everytime I listen to it......the album is full with heavy bass and loud sounds....although Silhouette is soothing and soft on the ears it can't save this album.… Collapse
  8. AdamAL4
    Aug 22, 2012
    1
    I have no problem with artists evolving. In fact, I'm glad he changed things up for this album. Also, I'm not even close to being an "OwlI have no problem with artists evolving. In fact, I'm glad he changed things up for this album. Also, I'm not even close to being an "Owl Citizen". However, this is just bad generic pop music. I understand that Owl City has always been slighty generic and very cheesy, but this is a new low for him. I like a nice, dumb song when it's done well, like Good Time. But songs like Bombshell Blonde are not... Y'know, let me rephrase this. Bombshell Blonde is unmemorable, generic, stupid, not catchy, boring production until the bridge, and I can barely tell what he's saying. That also goes for a lot of the other songs. This album needs to disappear fast and Owl City needs to try (yet) another direction. Sorry.… Expand

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