• Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: May 4, 2018
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Q Magazine
    May 8, 2018
    60
    While these 12 tracks occasionally meld into one [an]other a little too easily, there are many moments of promise. [Jul 2018, p.111]
  2. May 7, 2018
    60
    To be certain, plenty of Lost Friends tracks loudly testify to the charm that earned Middle Kids a record deal in the first place. ... More often, though, Lost Friends lacks the risk of "Edge of Town" and "Never Start." To be certain, though, Middle Kids' natural songwriting talents still rear their heads; isolating any one song on Lost Friends reaps solid rewards.
  3. May 7, 2018
    60
    As far as debuts go, the Sydney trio have made a solid first step here. They’ve got half the job worked out in spades. Now, they just need to work on making it memorable.
  4. May 8, 2018
    50
    There’s this frustrating sheen over everything--likely from Fitz and Joy’s formal training--which makes the violins too syrupy to be sweet, the steel guitar too rustic to be real. By the same token, Joy’s lyrics also lack any lived-in landmarks.
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. May 12, 2018
    9
    Following what was one of the most successful EPs of 2017, Middle Kids release their debut album that has all the makings for a new, yetFollowing what was one of the most successful EPs of 2017, Middle Kids release their debut album that has all the makings for a new, yet familiar, indie record. Full Review »