Credo
by The Human League
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. AllMusic
    Sep 30, 2011
    60
    Credo could have been the perfect opportunity to prove to their devotees that they haven't lost their touch, but although there are a few flashes of their heyday's magic, it's a strangely low-key affair which is unlikely to inspire any future synth pop maestros.
  2. Consequence
    Aug 15, 2011
    60
    You won't find a "Don't You Want Me" on this disc, but you will find a band that's aged a lot better than many of their contemporaries, as well as a few tracks that will stand up well alongside those of their modern-day followers.
  3. Uncut
    Apr 13, 2011
    60
    It's a partially successful approach that starts promisingly with the disco trust of "Never Let Me go" and "Night People," but the plodding tempo begins to drag, and by "Single Minded" the listener feels worn out. [May 2011, p.88]
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  5. Q Magazine
    Apr 12, 2011
    60
    While Oakey's lyrics still have a near-surreal banality, with Privilege surely the most bizarre song yet to tackle the credit crunch, the two-finger riffs of Sky and Get Together are as addictive as ever. [Apr 2011, p.104]
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  6. BBC Music
    Apr 11, 2011
    60
    At times Credo sounds like The Human League of today trying to be The Human League of the past, which makes for uncomfortable listening. That said, it's probably still better than it has any right to be, given the time between the group's hits and their missing out on chart positions nowadays.
  7. Clash Music
    Apr 11, 2011
    60
    It wears thin over the course of an album, and an appreciation for Eighties synth-pop is a must, but for a band in their thirty-fourth year, the League are still on good form.
  8. The Guardian
    Apr 11, 2011
    60
    Despite the plethora of lovely moments it feels like a collection of songs rather than an album. Something--call it a heart--is missing.
  9. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 11, 2011
    60
    The enjoyable only just outweighs the annoying on the opener "Never Let Me Go", where the auto-tuned vocal is a let-down.
  10. NOW Magazine
    Aug 15, 2011
    40
    The lack of memorable choruses and melodies is made all the more frustrating by the surprisingly decent production.
  11. Mojo
    Apr 21, 2011
    40
    The hi-gloss but uneven Credo only partially convinces. [Feb 2011, p.100]
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  1. BARTOSH
    Mar 28, 2013
    2
    This is by far the worst Human League album ever. It's a pity they decided to release this. If you think there is at least one good track thenThis is by far the worst Human League album ever. It's a pity they decided to release this. If you think there is at least one good track then you are mistaken. Maybe it is hardly to believe, but three singles: Night People, Never Let Me Go and Sky are the best moments on this album. And it's not that this album should be released in the 80's. It's just pieces of crap. Sadly...… Full Review »
  2. mrtew
    Jan 2, 2012
    8
    Really good to see they're still going and their latest album is gets better after a few listens. Their live show is better than the newReally good to see they're still going and their latest album is gets better after a few listens. Their live show is better than the new record however so catch that if you can. Can't wait for the next album in 10 years; that one one is going to be fantastic!… Full Review »
  3. RichardW
    Oct 7, 2011
    4
    Yikes - autotune on a Human League album?? they are supposed to be trend SETTERS not followers. That said, never let me go is not bad.Yikes - autotune on a Human League album?? they are supposed to be trend SETTERS not followers. That said, never let me go is not bad. Night People sounds like weird science...a little cheezy. Sky is a good track. I think the new wave bands releasing new material in the old style should be rated as if the album was released during the heyday...with that I would say this is an also ran in their pantheon of albums.… Full Review »