A Billion Little Lights
by Wild Pink
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Beats Per Minute
    Feb 19, 2021
    82
    Wild Pink’s third full length sees them at their most fluent, achieving a compositional and performative apex.
  2. PopMatters
    Mar 22, 2021
    80
    All the tinkering Ross does at home has done it for Wild Pink.
  3. Pitchfork
    Feb 22, 2021
    76
    If A Billion Little Lights doesn't always awe quite like it should, given its considerable zeal and craftsmanship, it's because of that familiarity. The album has a big heart and big ambitions to match. The only thing missing is the very thing these songs long for the most: the thrill of discovery.
  5. No Ripcord
    Feb 22, 2021
    70
    He's faithful to his musical vision, even as he expands its scope, though there's a fair degree of sameness throughout that makes it a somewhat monochrome listen. Still, it never feels like a chore to weave through Ross' honest, personal songwriting.
  6. Uncut
    Feb 19, 2021
    70
    Lyrical references to stargazing, sprawling jasmine and the passage of time paint a picture of the infinite, and our small place in it, that is heightened by the band's soaring melodies. [Mar 2021, p.39]
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  7. Exclaim
    Feb 19, 2021
    70
    While A Billion Little Lights as a whole is not as elegantly cohesive as Wild Pink's past work, the starry-eyed melodies shine stronger and more confidently than ever.

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. Sumyungguy92
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    I'd been waiting for this to come out since the video for The Shining But Tropical starring Annie Murphy dropped. I'm blown away. Each songI'd been waiting for this to come out since the video for The Shining But Tropical starring Annie Murphy dropped. I'm blown away. Each song has wow moments and details that get better with every listen. I need live music back, can't wait to see these songs in a proper venue with all the added instruments… Full Review »
  2. MyIronLung
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    If I could only describe this album in one word it would be lush. The layering sounds both meticulous & effortless, and the lyrics are topIf I could only describe this album in one word it would be lush. The layering sounds both meticulous & effortless, and the lyrics are top notch. It is instantly appealing with catchy tunes and melodies, but repeat spins also reveal new treasures you missed the previous go-rounds. Perfect for a long drive, a cold day shuttered indoors, or a pontoon boat on a lazy summer afternoon. This will be hard to top for me in 2021 and it's only February… Full Review »
  3. MBVStan
    Mar 25, 2021
    9
    Would it be strange to call an album life-affirming? That's what this is to me. There are so many lyrics and notes you might miss if you turnWould it be strange to call an album life-affirming? That's what this is to me. There are so many lyrics and notes you might miss if you turn your attention away for even a second, but you can also just have it on as a pleasant companion in the background. It works both ways. I wouldn't say the album is "about" insecurity and anxiety and coming to terms with those to formulate a confidence within yourself, but that's what I feel when I listen straight through if that makes sense. The strings & guest vocals were a great addition. I love this band… Full Review »
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