| Living Thing | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Peter Bjorn and John |
| Cover: | pbjlivingthingcover.jpg |
| Released: | 30 March 2009 |
| Genre: | Indie pop |
| Length: | 47:08 |
| Label: | Wichita (UK) Startime (US) Cooperative (GER) |
| Prev Title: | Seaside Rock |
| Prev Year: | 2008 |
| Next Title: | Gimme Some |
| Next Year: | 2011 |
Living Thing is the fifth album by Peter Bjorn and John, released on 30 March 2009 in the UK and 31 March in the US.[1] Much darker and more experimental than their previous album Writer's Block, Living Thing expands the sound of the group by taking more cues from hip-hop and electronic music, in particular the work of African electronic funk musician William Onyeabor. Three singles were eventually released from the album: "Nothing To Worry About," 'It Don't Move Me," and "Lay It Down."
Initial critical response to Living Thing was generally positive. At Metacritic, the album has received a score of 68 based on 31 reviews.[2] However, some were unsatisfied with the apparent darker tone of the album as a follow-up to their previous success with Young Folks.