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Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

  • Summary: The electronic artist worked with Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij, John Hill, Hit Boy, and Dave Sitek on her third full-length release that features guest appearances from B.C. and Ilovemakonnen.
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  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Genre(s): Electronic, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Club/Dance, Indie Electronic, Alternative Dance
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Chasing Shadows
Being dizzy, fell in love, I'm getting through the day I'm thinking 'bout everything I've said, Now that you got the best of me One thing about time... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Paste Magazine
    Mar 1, 2016
    82
    Although the bulk of the album oscillates between sarcasm and sincerity, the most fully realized songs transcend that spectrum entirely.
  2. Clash Music
    Feb 11, 2016
    80
    Santigold is at her best when the production behind her has plenty of Caribbean-inflected bounce but throughout 99¢, she proves that she deserves more success than she gets.
  3. Boston Globe
    Feb 25, 2016
    80
    Her third album blends styles in a way that thrillingly recalls the kitchen-sink endeavors of the early new wave era.
  4. Pitchfork
    Feb 23, 2016
    68
    The album is presented as a consumerist critique, intentionally blurring the line between artist and product, but the quality of the songs varies too widely to pull off an actual concept album.
  5. NOW Magazine
    Mar 2, 2016
    60
    It’s initially fun to play spot-the-references, but in the best moments the sounds are harder to pin down.
  6. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 29, 2016
    60
    Some of the sparkle fades as the album goes on, with Run the Races and Outside the War especially ponderous, but this is another sure-footed set aimed as much at the head as at the hips.
  7. Q Magazine
    Jan 8, 2016
    40
    Any playfulness surrounding the album's titular pound-shop themes quickly evaporates amid a sound so spacious and tune-free as to border on emptiness. [Feb 2016, p.116]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. Hugonetuno
    May 22, 2019
    10
    Mesmo sendo um álbum menos cintilante, se comparado aos outros, Santigold consegue trazer uma peculiaridade particular. Nos presenteando comMesmo sendo um álbum menos cintilante, se comparado aos outros, Santigold consegue trazer uma peculiaridade particular. Nos presenteando com canções magníficas como Chasing Shadows, a hipnótica Rendezvous Girl e e dançante Banshee. Um álbum bom para se escutar algumas vezes durante a semana.… Expand
  2. dayanneferr
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    Esse álbum é simplesmente incrível, musicas divertidas alegres e sentimentais, Santigold se expressou muito bem gravando este álbum,mesmo euEsse álbum é simplesmente incrível, musicas divertidas alegres e sentimentais, Santigold se expressou muito bem gravando este álbum,mesmo eu não gostando do genero este álbum me fez amar.… Expand
  4. The_Cloud_Box
    Mar 6, 2016
    8
    Santigold puts a interesting spin on modern pop with her wide range of musical styles on "99 Cents." From Pop, to Reggae, to Hip-Hop, even toSantigold puts a interesting spin on modern pop with her wide range of musical styles on "99 Cents." From Pop, to Reggae, to Hip-Hop, even to Electronica she (for the most part) pulls off each of these Genres. The production is very interesting here. It could be crisp-and-clean on songs like "Can't get enough of Myself" or Dark-and-Brooding on "Walking in a Circle." Sure there are the few misses on songs like "Big Boss Big Time Business" or "Who be loving Me" but besides thoughs, this is a very sold album.… Expand
  5. jrodfilms
    Feb 26, 2016
    7
    i really enjoyed this album front to back. if you remember what kelis was like when she first came out, you can get a sense of what yourei really enjoyed this album front to back. if you remember what kelis was like when she first came out, you can get a sense of what youre getting with Santigolds 99 cents.… Expand
  6. cdsmusicchart
    Feb 26, 2016
    6
    '99 cents' is a great album hiding behind a curtain of emptiness and distant, emotionless presentation. With a few stylistic changes it could'99 cents' is a great album hiding behind a curtain of emptiness and distant, emotionless presentation. With a few stylistic changes it could easily be Santigold's best release.… Expand
  7. arascic
    Feb 19, 2017
    2
    A very boring and uninvolved record. To me this is an attempt similar to Charli XCX's Vroom Vroom EP where she tried to create something edgyA very boring and uninvolved record. To me this is an attempt similar to Charli XCX's Vroom Vroom EP where she tried to create something edgy yet still pop, and she failed. I mean, both of these records want to explore the sonic boundaries of pop music, and they do accomplish that. Unfortunately while pushing the sonic boundaries they fail to produce good sounding music. There are only three songs I like on this record and those are "Who Be Lovin' Me", "Rendezvous Girl" and "Before the Fire". Even though the vocal performance on "Who Be Lovin' Me" is very weak, that same vocal performance creates a somewhat hypnotic feel to the song, and I guess I wouldn't like it if it weren't for that. "Rendezvous Girl" is the only songs that comes close to being catchy, and "Before the Fire" is a simple, slow, sincere ballad that doesn't impress nor disappoint.… Expand
  8. anonymous1baby
    Apr 8, 2016
    1
    Yikes! I couldn't believe what a disappointing half-hearted effort this record was. Listened to it twice just to be sure and couldn'tYikes! I couldn't believe what a disappointing half-hearted effort this record was. Listened to it twice just to be sure and couldn't believe it. Oh well, perhaps she'll provide some more hits for other artists in the future as I doubt we'll see much more of her as a solo artist.… Expand

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