Life Support
by Madison Beer
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Feb 26, 2021
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 221 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 197 out of 221
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 221
  3. Negative: 16 out of 221
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  1. Thirteen13
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs
  2. mqdsnb
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    I love here in the morning and I can be there by my house and I can be Becky or Ashley furniture and mattress
  3. ahrixmadi
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    It's such a wronged album, it's so good, with incredible vocal presences and deep lyrics, I hope Madison Beer deserves the recognition she deserves
  4. Oneloveangell
    Aug 27, 2022
    10
    this is the best album i ever met, madison beer we bless you, you are so talented and beautiful
  5. marcoanlm
    May 17, 2022
    10
    LIFE SUPPORT
    madison beer, 2021
    1. blue
    2. selfish
    3. stained glass
    4. sour times
    5. deafult
    6. everything happens for a reason
    7. effortlessly
    8. interlude
    9. stay numb and carry on
    10. emotional bruises
    11. ****
    12. good in goodbye
    13. baby
    14. homesick
    15. follow the white rabbit
    16. the beginning
    17. channel surfing/the end
  6. Fergukc
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Incredible debut album, and long in the making. Excited to see what she will do next !
  7. Drewherondale
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    The perfect breakup Album to get you through all stages! I love Madison‘s voice and her lyrics and the way she seems to find words for things I can‘t express myself. She makes me feel like I‘m not alone with my sadness and pain
  8. angelaelise
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    this album is so good! i love the words, the voices, i love all in here! madison, you're incredible
  9. swiftie__
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    Just amazing and different, madison shows your own and pure personality in this album.
  10. BDTheCat
    Jan 6, 2022
    8
    Maddison Beer was never really an artist I had on my radar. I had heard her name mixed in with the Tik Toker crowd and that was enough for me to completely ignore her. However, when I heard indie Music lovers say good things about this album I had to give it a shot, and wow am I happy I did.

    Life Support is a fantastic debut pop record that Madison fought for almost a decade to release.    Maddison Beer was never really an artist I had on my radar. I had heard her name mixed in with the Tik Toker crowd and that was enough for me to completely ignore her. However, when I heard indie Music lovers say good things about this album I had to give it a shot, and wow am I happy I did.

    Life Support is a fantastic debut pop record that Madison fought for almost a decade to release. Madison's mental torment she dealt with throughout the years between being dropped from labels and the internet harassment she deals with really bleads through onto the record and gives it such emotional depth.

    Incredible leads vocals backed with forward thinking dark pop production is what really makes this album shine. Songs like "Stained Glass" give heartbreaking insight to the bullying Madison has endured over the years with some really chilling reverb and guitar makes this song truly stand out. Other cuts like "Effortlessly" and "Stay Numb And Carry On” also give a different look into Madison's mental health with some dark and chilling r&b/pop production.

    Some more favorites of mine are songs like "Follow The White Rabbit" with a baseline so killer I couldn't believe it was in a pop song. Another impressive song is "Sour Times" with a great drum line and a message that a lot of women need to hear.

    There are some more mediocre moments on the record on the record with songs like "Baby" and "Homesick". "Baby" has well intentions and is meant to be a dark party song. However, with cringeworthy production and underwritten lyrics it definitely one of the worst on the record. Homesick has much better written lyrics about not feeling like you belong however the production is very bland, and I know Madison is a huge Rick And Morty fan but the sound clip from the show at the end does not go whatsoever.

    However, the record definitely sticks the ending with “Emotional Bruises” and “Everything Happens For A Reason”. Both fantastic songs with extremely creative production. The interludes on this album are also great.
    Overall “Life Support” is a great debut record with minor flaws. If you take this album for what it is, a forward-thinking pop record. Then I believe you won’t be disappointed. Madison Beer definitely has a promising future and I’m excited to see what she makes in the future. Also if your wondering if she can actually sing live, yes, yes she can. I saw her in Seattle back in November and it was a wonderful show. Highly recommend checking her out.    … Expand
  11. BigDingDong123
    Jan 6, 2022
    3
    This album is at best mediocre. It seems like they took the same idea for a song, repeated it 15 times, added 2 interludes, and that's it. She is trying to show how serious and heartfelt the album is by playing the mental health card. The album sound very... sad. Even the instrumentals are so repeatable, bland and monotone, that it just floods your ears with sadness. The lyrical content onThis album is at best mediocre. It seems like they took the same idea for a song, repeated it 15 times, added 2 interludes, and that's it. She is trying to show how serious and heartfelt the album is by playing the mental health card. The album sound very... sad. Even the instrumentals are so repeatable, bland and monotone, that it just floods your ears with sadness. The lyrical content on this LP is the worst part with no doubt. Beer is a grown woman, acting like a 15 year old wannabe pop star, and the songs sound like written in a middle schooler's diary. The lyrics are so repetitive and predictable, to the point you can get mad at just how much she talks about boys, breakup and other **** For some reason, in some song she also portrays herself as this wild, quirky pick-me girl, which "isn't like the other ones". Tracks like "baby" and "GOOD in goodbye" is just her bragging about the fact how she can hurt any boy and that she isn'y weak and is different from the rest. This isn't exacly what I would call mature or fresh lyrical content, because after a few tracks it gets incredibly boring. The instrumentals add on to the effect of blandness and lack of personality. After a while, they all sound the same, and only a couple of them (for example "follow the white rabbit") stand out in some way. But the other ones are those melodic, slow and depressing instrumentals, which increases the sadness, but also boredom. Also Madison didn't seem to make anything original when it comes to singing. On different tracks we see how she imitates other respected singers and pop stars (Lana Del Rey, Arianna Grande, etc.) Overall, the album is extremly dull, predictable and unintresing. It can really be iritating to listen to someone bragging about their breakups and love stories for 40 minutes. I hope Madison will find a wave of fresh air and originality during the work on her next LP, because this thing isn't worth your time, and your nerves.… Expand
  12. Leadking
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    lovelyyyyy its a amazing debut album all the songs are so good I love Madison and I love the album
  13. cinnamongirl97
    Oct 15, 2021
    8
    Such a shame that Madison Beer is underrated. Life Support is one of the best albums of the year. She really outdid my expectations and made me surprise with this album. Her song-writing is vulnerable, her sound is very interesting and she is such a sweet person. I can't wait to hear her next album.
  14. JaceJohansen
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    One of the best debut albums I've heard in a while. Madison gives heavily influenced vibes from the likes of Lana Del Rey, and Ariana Grande throughout the album, and her low register voice glides through the album as smooth as ice. SO much diversity, and she really delivered. I don't think there is one song on here that I would skip, besides the closing track "Channel Surfing/ The End",One of the best debut albums I've heard in a while. Madison gives heavily influenced vibes from the likes of Lana Del Rey, and Ariana Grande throughout the album, and her low register voice glides through the album as smooth as ice. SO much diversity, and she really delivered. I don't think there is one song on here that I would skip, besides the closing track "Channel Surfing/ The End", but that track is more of a tribute and a "thank you" from Madison to her listeners, rather than a legit production. There is a song on here for every mood, and this album will make you feel all sorts of ways from start to finish, all of which are amazing. For a debut album, Madison's song writing is very impressive. The metaphors appear as poetry on some of these tracks. I had big expectations for this album, and was very excited for the release, and it did not disappoint. I highly recommend listening to this front to back, in order. To end things off my top 5 tracks on this are (in no order because it's hard to choose): Default, Homesick, Selfish, Emotional Bruises, and Sour Times.… Expand
  15. imwcnderstruck
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    madison beer is a rising pop girlie!! this album was absolutely gorgeous from start to finish. stop sleeping on her
  16. BeMyLifeSupport
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    To be a debut album, it is elaborated in such a careful and perfect way, when you listen to the album you enter a world where they talk about different mental disorders, I literally consider this album the best debut of 2021.
  17. matejj
    Jul 14, 2021
    10
    the way this album is so connected, has many hidden meanings that are very personal to madison, the production inspired by daft punk and other genres/artists, the VOCALS - truly makes an album 10/10.
  18. breathincloud
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Madison did a really great job with this, it's a masterpiece. Each of the songs from the beginning to the end are bops and this shows how underrated she is, she literally made her debut with 17 tracks when artists on the focus like Olivia Rodrigo did hers with 11. It's an incredible album, she's an amazing producer and her voice it's just beautiful, can't wait to hear more from her. LoveMadison did a really great job with this, it's a masterpiece. Each of the songs from the beginning to the end are bops and this shows how underrated she is, she literally made her debut with 17 tracks when artists on the focus like Olivia Rodrigo did hers with 11. It's an incredible album, she's an amazing producer and her voice it's just beautiful, can't wait to hear more from her. Love You Madison.… Expand
  19. LancerReviews
    Jul 10, 2021
    8
    If there’s one good takeaway from this record, it’s her ability to form a recod that feels fully thought-out, well, too thought-out, that it actually needs a bit of trimming. But props to her skill, considering that she co-produced this record.

    A full-length record for Sad Tiktok Girls who glamorize the edginess of Billie Eilish or depressive image of Lana del Rey, Madison Beer takes    If there’s one good takeaway from this record, it’s her ability to form a recod that feels fully thought-out, well, too thought-out, that it actually needs a bit of trimming. But props to her skill, considering that she co-produced this record.

    A full-length record for Sad Tiktok Girls who glamorize the edginess of Billie Eilish or depressive image of Lana del Rey, Madison Beer takes cues from women whose careers Gen Z deemed as “aesthetically pleasing” and concoct a record out of its inspirations, “Life Support” lacks charm but packs potential and obviously borrowed stylistics.    … Expand
  20. Peach2005
    Jul 8, 2021
    10
    Mesmo sendo o primeiro álbum dela, já é um dos meus álbuns favoritos de todos os tempos. Ansioso pros próximos lançamentos dela.
  21. rickkk
    Jul 4, 2021
    8
    madison gave us an masterpiece with her amazing debut album. from lyrics to production, the album doesn't disappoint, even though it may seem a little messy and too long on the first visit.
  22. RaynerCS
    Jun 16, 2021
    6
    Tem um conceito q é desenvolvido e algumas músicas até q tem uma emoção por trás mas nenhuma delas me pegou em nada. Terminei o álbum sem a mínima vontade de voltar em nenhuma música
  23. SimasBeer
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu sou simplesmente OBCECADO e não sei o que eu faria da minha miserável vida sem esse álbum… Expand
  24. Ehriin
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    I was roped in by her 2020 single 'Baby' (simply a great pop song), but I had my doubts on whether or not she was really worth the listen - honestly because I was judging her character by her beauty. I love discovering a good album, good song, good music and true artist. That's what I got here with Madison. This is by-far one of my favourite albums of 2021, and an exceptional debut record.I was roped in by her 2020 single 'Baby' (simply a great pop song), but I had my doubts on whether or not she was really worth the listen - honestly because I was judging her character by her beauty. I love discovering a good album, good song, good music and true artist. That's what I got here with Madison. This is by-far one of my favourite albums of 2021, and an exceptional debut record. Thank you for the incredible vocals, brutal lyrics, genius production Madison.
    Haunting, compelling and etherial.    … Expand
  25. Leonardovaz18
    Jun 8, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum tem ótimas composições, porém acho que a Madisson poderia explorar um pouco mais dessa voz linda e economizar no autotune… Expand
  26. rochiolmos_
    Jun 3, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the album is so incredibly deep. she really opened up her heart for it, the melodies, harmonies, background sounds, everything of this album is so enjoyable and special.… Expand
  27. lifesupport
    Jun 1, 2021
    10
    Madison has evolved from her as she pleases EP so much, this album was EXTRAVAGANT and a MOMENT! every single song had their own type of meaning which correlated to the message she was trying spread and I look up to her so much for not letting people's opinions get to her.
  28. bluefeeling
    Jun 1, 2021
    10
    Such a good debut album!! Madison really took a different turn from what everyone was expecting from her and I loved how inspired she was by alternative music. "Follow the white rabbit" "Emotional Bruises" and "Stay Numb and Carry on" were my top 3, but this album was marvelous!! can't wait for more music from her
  29. victormme
    May 29, 2021
    3
    the songs are too poor worked, the lyrics aren't good, and as i was listening the album, it seemed like i was listening the same song 17 times
  30. donatojulien
    May 29, 2021
    8
    I didn't expect Madison to go in that artistic direction, but it is a very good album. It is very cohesive, I really like the first part of the album before the interlude. And I keep listening to it often and I keep falling in love, again and again.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. AllMusic
    Mar 19, 2021
    70
    The album's 17 tracks address subject matter including breakups, grief, and struggles with mental health with a mix of pop, R&B, and alternative stylings and song titles like "Good in Goodbye," "Sour Times," and "Stay Numb and Carry On.
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  2. Beats Per Minute
    Mar 5, 2021
    72
    While some tracks could stand to have their ideas explored more fully – in particular “Default” which ends suddenly right as things start to swell – this is still a satisfying listen from start to finish.
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Mar 5, 2021
    80
    On a lesser album, the eclecticism might lead to a lack of coherence, but this record is always threaded through with Beer’s diaristic lyricism. With its consistent, gut-punching honesty and witty wordplay, you’ll always find something special on ‘Life Support’.
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