Bad Contestant
by Matt Maltese
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jun 8, 2018
Metascore
80

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. Mojo
    Jun 25, 2018
    60
    While Maltese's playfulness extends to queasily imagining Theresa May and Donald Trump in flagrante as a nuclear holocaust rages on As The World Caves In, both Less and Less and doomy ballad Mortals prove he can deliver without relying on irony as a crutch. [Aug 2018, p.89]
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Doof
    Jul 12, 2018
    8
    If you enjoy your witticisms in the mode of say, Jens Lekman, then give Maltese a try. Some great self deprecating one liners matched up toIf you enjoy your witticisms in the mode of say, Jens Lekman, then give Maltese a try. Some great self deprecating one liners matched up to some surprisingly engaging chamber pop melodies.… Full Review »
  2. Brendonh93
    Jun 21, 2018
    7
    Bad Contestant is a debuting surprise filled with great instrumental riffs and melody as well as catchy lyrics which are very hard hitting andBad Contestant is a debuting surprise filled with great instrumental riffs and melody as well as catchy lyrics which are very hard hitting and direct in his story telling. Thoroughly surprised and look forward to future work!… Full Review »
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