Given to the Wild
by The Maccabees
  • Record Label: Fiction
  • Release Date: Jan 9, 2012
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Pitchfork
    Feb 13, 2012
    40
    The personalities on this album are so blank the songs may as well be performed by apps, and sung by Siri.
  2. Uncut
    Jan 9, 2012
    40
    Even at its best, Given To The Wild sounds like British Sea power without the esoteric charm, which is hardly the heartiest of recommendations. [Feb 2012, p.91]
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  3. Mojo
    Jan 31, 2012
    60
    It's hard not to wish for more. Or maybe less. [Feb 2012, p.95]
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  5. musicOMH.com
    Jan 13, 2012
    50
    The heart-thumping energy of their first records is not in evidence, and Given To The Wild feels like a wasted opportunity.
  6. The Observer (UK)
    Jan 9, 2012
    40
    Can only be described as… the sound of Coldplay.
  7. The Independent (UK)
    Jan 6, 2012
    40
    The unambitious nature of Given to the Wild is all the more disappointing for the intriguing glimmers of inspiration furnished by their collaboration with Roots Manuva.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. vermas
    Jan 9, 2012
    10
    Amazing album that can be described with progress, maturity and beauty. All the tracks are great, all the band members are firing on allAmazing album that can be described with progress, maturity and beauty. All the tracks are great, all the band members are firing on all cylinders especially Weeks whose voice is incredibly versatile for example on Unknow in which he does a high falsetto that surprises listeners. Overall 9/10… Full Review »
  2. carlos86archer
    Apr 5, 2012
    9
    Perfect from start to finish. Its dreamy, bold and belongs in every indie fans collection! Glimmer and Pelican stand out tracks for me. TheyPerfect from start to finish. Its dreamy, bold and belongs in every indie fans collection! Glimmer and Pelican stand out tracks for me. They are truly amazing and i would liken this album to the Foals. Enjoy x… Full Review »
  3. mohamedwalid
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    never in my life have I felt as a good of a vibe as this album, I am so glad I searched for this album just bc unknown was my favorite song innever in my life have I felt as a good of a vibe as this album, I am so glad I searched for this album just bc unknown was my favorite song in need for speed most wanted 2012, I am not a music critic, but trust me when I say this is top teir music at worst.… Full Review »
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