| Reason to Live | ||||
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| Released | May 28, 2021 | |||
| Length | 44:10 | |||
| Label | Joyful Noise | |||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 7.3/10 [1] |
| Metacritic | 78/100 [2] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [3] |
| Clash | 8/10 [4] |
| MusicOMH | [5] |
| The Observer | [6] |
| Uncut | 7/10 [7] |
| Under the Radar |   [8] |
Reason to Live is the fourth solo studio album by American musician Lou Barlow. It was released on May 28, 2021, through Joyful Noise Recordings. [9]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In My Arms" | 2:35 |
| 2. | "Reason to Live" | 3:16 |
| 3. | "Why Can't It Wait" | 2:53 |
| 4. | "Love Intervene" | 3:21 |
| 5. | "Privatize" | 2:53 |
| 6. | "I Don't Like Changes" | 3:39 |
| 7. | "Clouded Age" | 3:26 |
| 8. | "Over You" | 1:34 |
| 9. | "How Do I Know" | 1:28 |
| 10. | "Cold One" | 2:25 |
| 11. | "Thirsty" | 1:49 |
| 12. | "Maumee" | 1:50 |
| 13. | "Lows and Highs" | 2:36 |
| 14. | "Paws" | 2:16 |
| 15. | "Tempted" | 2:00 |
| 16. | "All You People Suck" | 2:59 |
| 17. | "Act of Faith" | 3:00 |
| Total length: | 44:10 | |
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