Violet Street
by Local Natives
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Apr 26, 2019
    85
    It’s a dramatic stretch on life’s road map, on which Local Natives have captured their true spirit once again.
  2. AllMusic
    Apr 26, 2019
    80
    Despite the group's experimental inclinations, there are still plenty of hooky moments here.
  3. DIY Magazine
    Apr 26, 2019
    80
    Local Natives deliver a tale of affection deeply rooted in the realism of love, not just in romance but in life.
  5. Exclaim
    Apr 26, 2019
    80
    Deferring away from minimal guitar licks and harmonizing multi-part vocals, their new breezy and open sound is more energetic than ever, creating music that continues to reflect where they are in their lives.
  6. Pitchfork
    May 3, 2019
    72
    But for all of the globe-trotting that went into Violet Street, Local Natives remain quintessentially SoCal: genial, approachable, and optimistic, even if their surroundings are liable to be on fire or crumbling into the sea.
  7. Under The Radar
    May 22, 2019
    70
    Despite the occasional moment of stagnation, Violet Street is a commanding collection of songs that strikes at the heart with it's earnest depictions of love in the City of Angels.

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 63
  3. Negative: 5 out of 63
  1. musicwizard636
    May 7, 2019
    8
    "Violet Street" is Local Natives' best effort in years and a truly beautiful release.
  2. lechemrc
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Local natives, with the help of producer Shawn Everett, manages to capture the best bits of every previous album into Violet street all theLocal natives, with the help of producer Shawn Everett, manages to capture the best bits of every previous album into Violet street all the while pushing their sound and experimentation forward with a deeply satisfying album that begs to be listened to from front to back.… Full Review »
  3. zvenero1
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Lush production, 3 part harmonies at an all time high, and experimentation all over the second half of the record.
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