Fomo
by Liam Finn
  • Record Label: Yep Roc
  • Release Date: Jun 21, 2011
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Q Magazine
    Aug 8, 2011
    60
    Fearless strides forth from Neil's number one son. [Aug. 2011, p. 119]
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  2. Uncut
    Jul 19, 2011
    60
    Finn seems more at home with the melancholy Paul Simon-isms of "Little Words" than with "The Struggle," a strained attempt to get weird and wired. [Aug 2011, p.84]
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  3. PopMatters
    Jul 14, 2011
    60
    Even though Finn has earned his place in contemporary Beatlesque pop, FOMO feels regressive, almost like the work of a rookie. And it's not as if this rookie has struck out, it just sounds like he ticked off ten foul balls in a row.
  5. Under The Radar
    Jun 27, 2011
    60
    FOMO is seldom revelatory, but its concise pop never wears out its welcome.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. jonboy
    Jul 25, 2011
    8
    A much poppier effort than than his previous album, and ep, but still a fantastic album. Filled as usual with his hooks and heavy layering,A much poppier effort than than his previous album, and ep, but still a fantastic album. Filled as usual with his hooks and heavy layering, driven by his guitar and percussion, songs like Cold Feet may appear to a radio friendly auidence, while tunes like The Struggle should please fans of his previous stuff. A good album for when you're in a happy, jumpy mood or feeling crappy and want a little pick me up.… Full Review »
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