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2022 studio album by Hurray for the Riff Raff

Life on Earth
Studio album by Hurray for the Riff Raff
ReleasedFebruary 18, 2022 (2022-02-18)
Length40:10
LabelNonesuch
ProducerBrad Cook
Hurray for the Riff Raff chronology
The Navigator
(2017) 		Life on Earth
(2022) 		The Past Is Still Alive
(2024)

Life on Earth is the seventh studio album by Hurray for the Riff Raff, released on February 18, 2022, through Nonesuch Records, their first release through the label. It received acclaim from critics.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?8.1/10
Metacritic87/100
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
The A.V. Club8.3/10
Beats Per Minute8.4/10
God Is in the TV9/10
The Line of Best Fit9/10
Paste8.3/10
Pitchfork8.3/10

Life on Earth received a score of 87 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on 13 critics' reviews, indicating "universal acclaim". Editors at aggregator AnyDecentMusic? summarized the reviews as a 8.1 out of 10.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Alynda Segarra

Life on Earth track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Wolves"3:36
2."Pierced Arrows"4:02
3."Pointed at the Sun"3:32
4."Rhododendron"3:34
5."Jupiter's Dance"2:35
6."Life on Earth"5:46
7."Nightqueen" (featuring Ocean Vuong)3:38
8."Precious Cargo"4:42
9."Rosemary Tears"3:16
10."Saga"4:35
11."Kin"0:50
Total length:40:10

Charts

Chart performance for Life on Earth
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC) 19
UK Album Downloads (OCC) 28

References

  1. Rowley, Glenn (October 28, 2021). "Hurray for the Riff Raff Announces New Album Life on Earth, Shares "Rhododendron": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "Life on Earth by Hurray for the Riff Raff reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  3. ^ "Life on Earth by Hurray for the Riff Raff Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  4. "Hurray for the Riff Raff - Life on Earth". AllMusic. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  5. Tenreyro, Tatiana (February 18, 2022). "Hurray For The Riff Raff's Life On Earth struggles to outshine its predecessor". The A.V. Club. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  6. Willems, Jasper (February 24, 2022). "Album Review: Hurray For The Riff Raff – Life On Earth". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  7. Gant, Bobby (February 14, 2022). "Hurray For The Riff Raff – Life On Earth (Nonesuch Records)". God Is in the TV. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  8. Inscoe-Jones, Liam. "Hurray for the Riff Raff "LIFE ON EARTH"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  9. Crump, Andy. "Hurray for the Riff Raff Finds New Life on Earth". Paste. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  10. Pelly, Jenn. "Hurray for the Riff Raff: Life on Earth". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  11. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  12. "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
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