Life on Earth (Hurray for the Riff Raff album)
| Life on Earth | ||||
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| Released | February 18, 2022 | |||
| Length | 40:10 | |||
| Label | Nonesuch | |||
| Producer | Brad Cook | |||
| Hurray for the Riff Raff chronology | ||||
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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.[1] It received acclaim from critics.
Critical reception
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 8.1/10[2] |
| Metacritic | 87/100[3] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| The A.V. Club | 8.3/10[5] |
| Beats Per Minute | 8.4/10[6] |
| God Is in the TV | 9/10[7] |
| The Line of Best Fit | 9/10[8] |
| Paste | 8.3/10[9] |
| Pitchfork | 8.3/10[10] |
Life on Earth received a score of 87 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on 13 critics' reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[3] Editors at aggregator AnyDecentMusic? summarized the reviews as a 8.1 out of 10.[2]
Pitchfork's review of the album mentioned that Alynda Segarra's work has never sounded more honest and self-possessed.[11]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Alynda Segarra.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[12] | 19 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[13] | 28 |
References
- ^ Rowley, Glenn (October 28, 2021). "Hurray for the Riff Raff Announces New Album Life on Earth, Shares "Rhododendron": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ a b "Life on Earth by Hurray for the Riff Raff reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ a b "Life on Earth by Hurray for the Riff Raff Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ "Hurray for the Riff Raff - Life on Earth". AllMusic. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Willems, Jasper (February 24, 2022). "Album Review: Hurray For The Riff Raff – Life On Earth". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ Gant, Bobby (February 14, 2022). "Hurray For The Riff Raff – Life On Earth (Nonesuch Records)". God Is in the TV. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ Inscoe-Jones, Liam. "Hurray for the Riff Raff "LIFE ON EARTH"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ Crump, Andy. "Hurray for the Riff Raff Finds New Life on Earth". Paste. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ Pelly, Jenn. "Hurray for the Riff Raff: Life on Earth". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- ^ Pelly, Jenn. "Hurray for the Riff Raff: Life on Earth". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 6, 2023.