Everybody Works
by Jay Som
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. American Songwriter
    Mar 8, 2017
    60
    It’s an impressive start to what seems to be a promising career for Jay Som, an artist ready for the next step to build atop this remarkable and often striking self-constructed first release.

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 39
  3. Negative: 3 out of 39
  1. HugoPavi
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    Likely one of the very best indie releases we'll hear this year. There's nothing exactly new here, but it's just fantastic guitar-drivenLikely one of the very best indie releases we'll hear this year. There's nothing exactly new here, but it's just fantastic guitar-driven bedroom/dream pop with some really nice songwriting and arrangements. "The Bus Song," "One More Time, Please," "(BedHead)," "Everybody Works," and closer "For Light" are stand-outs.… Full Review »
  2. neothinker
    Mar 15, 2017
    9
    Kinda reminds me of Mazzy Star, but with a slightly less dazed focus. 'The Bus Song' is my personal favorite and I'd recommend this to anyoneKinda reminds me of Mazzy Star, but with a slightly less dazed focus. 'The Bus Song' is my personal favorite and I'd recommend this to anyone for some good easy listening.… Full Review »
  3. pedroflores
    Jun 7, 2017
    8
    The album is a mix of ethereal pop and soft-rock with little punk sparkles, overall this short album is really good. The boyish voice of theThe album is a mix of ethereal pop and soft-rock with little punk sparkles, overall this short album is really good. The boyish voice of the singer reminds me a lot of the 90's which for me is always good. And the overall mellow theme of the album makes me feel happy, which is also good. The bad things on the album are probably that neither the music nor the vocals are standing out, they're just there, not much too think about, that makes it feel unsatisfyingly unfinished at times.… Full Review »
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