What the World Needs Now
by Public Image Ltd.
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. The Guardian
    Sep 10, 2015
    60
    It’s noticeably similar to 2012’s This Is PiL--and for a truly engaged evisceration of the establishment, you’d currently do better with Sleaford Mods.
  2. PopMatters
    Sep 8, 2015
    60
    What the World Needs Now… still has punch and variety.
  3. DIY Magazine
    Sep 4, 2015
    60
    Despite the missteps it’s What the World Needs Now’s ability to sound energised and fresh which makes it an album that you can’t dismiss.
  5. Record Collector
    Aug 26, 2015
    60
    It’s a sturdy, muscular affair wherein Lydon rants energetically about everything from blocked toilets to Botox and the iCloud, on quintessentially cranky, ruck-friendly fare such as Double Trouble and I’m Not Satisfied.
  6. The Line of Best Fit
    Aug 31, 2015
    50
    On pretty much every track, the instrumentation is formulaic and predictable.
  7. Drowned In Sound
    Sep 3, 2015
    40
    What The World Needs Now... is solid proof that reformations never sound good on record.

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  1. nirvanafreak
    Sep 5, 2015
    4
    WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW... BY PUBLIC IMAGE LTD.
    Rating:48/100
    Favourite Tracks:There wasn't any standout tracks so I'd say probably the    WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW... BY PUBLIC IMAGE LTD.
    Rating:48/100
    Favourite Tracks:There wasn't any standout tracks so I'd say probably the first song 'Double Trouble' because I wasn't bored at that point
    Least Favourite Tracks:Spice of Choice,Big Blue Sky
    John Rotten really just rambles and rants about anything on here and most of the time he just loses me, often because what he's saying is really insignificant or uninteresting. I liked the idea of "Bettie Page" but it wasn't really pulled off in a funny way. As for the instrumentation...it's pretty much sounding the same as old PIL except it's less experimental and it's been polished with modern production which ultimately makes it sound like an uninteresting attempt to relive the golden days of PIL. It really does drone on. I guess this was to be expected I have huge respect for John Lydon but I realise at this point he's not trying too hard to make amazing albums, just an album he likes that he had fun making. That's cool with me. If you're a hardcore fan of the band you'll want this album even if it's just to complete your collection or to hear John Lydon is still kicking.
    Will I Come Back To It:No    … Full Review »
  2. lovro4501
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    One more great album from PiL, and awesome follow up to 2012s album This is PiL.
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