Cavalier Youth
by You Me at Six
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. Q Magazine
    Feb 14, 2014
    80
    A major breakthrough beckons. [Mar 2014, p.120]
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  2. Kerrang!
    Jan 28, 2014
    80
    It's the sound of an already good band driving themselves to become greater, determined to not only maintain their impressive momentum, but also to head beyond where they've already been. [18 Jan 2014, p.52]
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  3. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Jan 28, 2014
    80
    Whereas Sinners... felt transitional, Cavalier Youth feels thorough; these tracks are freshly waxed and radio-ready.
  5. Sputnikmusic
    Jan 28, 2014
    64
    It is only Avron's aforementioned huge-sounding production which separates You Me At Six from hundreds of similar bands, meaning that Cavalier Youth is neither cavalier, nor youthful enough to take them to the next level.

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User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. Radiosight
    Oct 11, 2014
    6
    Despite heralding a heavy, interesting sound, "Cavalier Youth" is arguably the worst album You Me At Six have released yet, its dull,Despite heralding a heavy, interesting sound, "Cavalier Youth" is arguably the worst album You Me At Six have released yet, its dull, forgettable lyrics and complete lack of direction almost makes it a pain to listen to.… Full Review »
  2. nathanm95
    Jan 29, 2014
    9
    YMAS have delivered an amazing new album full with great songs. it is quite a different album then their previous works most notable sinnersYMAS have delivered an amazing new album full with great songs. it is quite a different album then their previous works most notable sinners never sleep was a lot heavier album but cavalier youth does have some big rock songs like room to breathe and lived a lie. The only downside IMO is that the songs aren't that varied in tone when compared with older albums.… Full Review »
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