Critical reception
Momofuku was well received by critics upon release. Jason Crock of Pitchfork called the album a "fiercely melodic record". [6] For The Guardian , Graeme Thomson said "This is easily Costello's most instinctive, least self-conscious record of original songs in over a decade." [7] Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic wrote "the lyrics are as expertly crafted and wryly sophisticated as any latter-day Costello record." [8] Jennifer Kelly of Pop Matters said "It may not add a single classic to the 20 to 30 great songs under the Elvis Costello byline, but it reminds us of them, and that’s a good thing." [9]
Writing for The Austin Chronicle , Jim Caligiuri said "Like some of his best work, Momofuku feels thrown together, loose and natural." [10] SPIN's Chris Norris said the album was "as sharp and lively" as Costello's earlier works. [11] Matt Melis, writing for Consequence of Sound , said Momofuku was "characterized by the sincerity and subtle beauty of its imperfections." [12] Will Hermes of Rolling Stone positively compared the album to This Year's Model , writing "no one can turn vitriol into art better than Elvis Costello." [13]
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