Lotta Sea Lice
by Courtney Barnett
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Oct 13, 2017
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. Q Magazine
    Oct 24, 2017
    60
    This is an almanac for the chronically inert, best when bottling the sparks that fly as misery meets fine company. [Dec 2017, p.111]
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Oct 23, 2017
    60
    There are lapses in quality control (Jen Cloher cover Fear Is Like a Forest is especially leaden) and they’re rather less sure-footed when they cover each other’s songs--or tackle Belly’s Untogether together. Not the triumph it could have been, then.
  3. AllMusic
    Oct 12, 2017
    60
    As they're both charismatic singers with a way with an elliptical melody, it's pleasant enough, but by the time its 45 minutes wrap up, Lotta Sea Lice feels like a party where the hosts are having a much better time than their guests.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 42
  3. Negative: 3 out of 42
  1. BlueShadow
    Oct 14, 2017
    8
    As a huge Courtney fan I pre-ordered the album as soon as I heard about it. Glad to see the album is getting great reviews. Over EverythingAs a huge Courtney fan I pre-ordered the album as soon as I heard about it. Glad to see the album is getting great reviews. Over Everything stands out as a mesmerising mix of catchy and calm. Peepin Tom is perfect. At first I found the rest of the album flat/bland but it's gown on me after listening a couple of times.… Full Review »
  2. DavidWasHere
    Oct 14, 2017
    8
    As a collab album, it makes sense that two of indie rock's biggest slacker rock stars would collab together. And they do a good job together.As a collab album, it makes sense that two of indie rock's biggest slacker rock stars would collab together. And they do a good job together. Kurt and Courtney (oh snap here comes the conspiracy theories!) have good chemistry together and bounce off each other well on this album, even if it feels more like Kurt's typical alt-country meets indie rock style he is known for. The guitar work is fantastic, each interweaving in and out with effortless ease. While there are parts where the songs do feel like they drag out at times, there isn't anything as tight as the lead off single Over Everything, and I wish more of Courtney's 90s indie rock style is utilized more, it's a solid collab album that makes for nice relaxation music. Or smoke some hash to it. But don't do drugs kids.… Full Review »
  3. Music_Observer
    Nov 2, 2017
    7
    Since this album had neither an incredibly powerful story nor incredibly unique personal style, building the music on the foundation of justSince this album had neither an incredibly powerful story nor incredibly unique personal style, building the music on the foundation of just being genuine hindered any songs from clicking or delivering anything substantial, but the duo’s overall musicality highlighted by unique arpeggiations and strong harmonic loops made this an enjoyable listen over something that could have been more forgettable. My Score: 126/180 (Good) = 7/10… Full Review »
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