Built on Glass
by Chet Faker
  • Record Label: Downtown
  • Release Date: Apr 15, 2014
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 4 out of 34
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  1. Chmielu991
    Apr 29, 2014
    9
    Chet Faker's debut album is amazing, he made huge huge progress after "Thinking in textures' EP. He reminds me of James Blake, but his voice is much deeper. It's perfect record to listen with your girlfriend. I keep listen to it whole time. There is no weak song, you don't have to press "forward" at any point. Music is brilliant, mix of electronic sounds with soft piano and otherChet Faker's debut album is amazing, he made huge huge progress after "Thinking in textures' EP. He reminds me of James Blake, but his voice is much deeper. It's perfect record to listen with your girlfriend. I keep listen to it whole time. There is no weak song, you don't have to press "forward" at any point. Music is brilliant, mix of electronic sounds with soft piano and other instruments. Everybody should give this CD a shot. 9/10 from me.… Expand
  2. chr1so
    May 5, 2014
    9
    Amazing debut from from a good aussie lad. The whole album's put together really well.
    Standout tracks:
    Blush
    Release Your Problems
    1998
    Talk is Cheap
  3. jotaeseche
    Jan 11, 2015
    9
    In an era where tasteless and plastic-made pop stars shine for doing exactly the same things all over again, I celebrate on artists like Chet Faker, who are not afraid of taking risks, exploring new territories, crossing boundaries and playing with melodies and structures; making things differently - and actually, doing a great job!
  4. davim
    Mar 7, 2015
    8
    Chilled, catchy and intriguing. Chet Faker's voice is almost an instrument in itself in many of these songs, and the crisp production fuses the genres electronica, indie, house and ambient music into one. An interesting debut.
  5. Scooter4849
    Apr 23, 2014
    3
    Chet Faker, he's a capable producer, But he falls horrifically short as a singer, in my opinion. He does brings together a few decent songs and instrumentals on this debut album of his, though, specifically Talk Is Cheap and Gold.
  6. tinkermanprime
    Dec 28, 2014
    3
    Disappointing. Chet makes many vital mistakes as a singer; he often confuses passion for straining which can easily be heard on 'Release your Problems', and most of the time he stays comfortably in his low-mid range, occasionally leaving this range to deliver a barely held and off-key high note which could make anyone wince. Aside from the flaws in his singing, the production bringsDisappointing. Chet makes many vital mistakes as a singer; he often confuses passion for straining which can easily be heard on 'Release your Problems', and most of the time he stays comfortably in his low-mid range, occasionally leaving this range to deliver a barely held and off-key high note which could make anyone wince. Aside from the flaws in his singing, the production brings predictable R&B beats to the table with nothing too special about them. To me, it seems that Chet is trying to hard to be a more accessible James Blake, but fails to deliver the so desperately needed vocals for contemporary R&B.… Expand
  7. SantuxLMAO
    Dec 10, 2017
    10
    Amazing album sang from the heart of the increadible singer chet faker, some people tick him off as an incapeable singer just becasue of his singing style, this is incorrect I dare to say this is the best album human kind has ever produced

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Filter
    Apr 17, 2014
    72
    The album’s enthralling fusion of electronica and soul proves that Faker’s glass foundation is a prism showing his colorful range.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Apr 15, 2014
    73
    Chet Faker's first full-length album proves that the artist is eager to explore new frontiers.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    Apr 15, 2014
    75
    It’s sometimes hard to tell who Faker wants to be, which is funny considering his name--but it’s massively enjoyable in bits and pieces.
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