Love This Giant
by David Byrne & St. Vincent
  • Record Label: 4AD
  • Release Date: Sep 11, 2012
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Uncut
    Sep 28, 2012
    60
    A collection that feels more art project than album. [Nov 2012, p.71]
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  2. Mojo
    Sep 19, 2012
    60
    This is cerebral yet genial fare. [Oct 2012, p.91]
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  3. Spin
    Sep 12, 2012
    60
    Byrne and Clark rarely interact vocally, sometimes suggesting two solo outings spliced together; and the grooves have an anonymous vibe.
  5. Rolling Stone
    Sep 11, 2012
    60
    This LP is like a special-mention science-fair project: two brainy kids speaking in tongues that are fascinating even when they're hard to follow.
  6. Under The Radar
    Sep 6, 2012
    60
    One wishes for Clark to let loose a little more, and allow Byrne to mold his galloping rhythms to her punchy guitar lines. [Aug/Sep 2012, p.109]
  7. Pitchfork
    Sep 11, 2012
    59
    In retrospect, it seems Giant will function less as a career highpoint for either artist, and more as a historical marker of the career trajectories of each participant.
  8. Magnet
    Oct 1, 2012
    50
    Love This Giant fitfully achieves its aim of unlikely, unearthly pop. [No.91 p.56]
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  9. Slant Magazine
    Sep 10, 2012
    50
    A May-November partnership that results in a spate of interesting moments, but largely dies on the vine.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 42
  3. Negative: 1 out of 42
  1. StuartHolmes
    Sep 13, 2012
    8
    David Byrne and Annie Clark are two extremely distinctive artists. Byrne has grasped legendary status through his impressive career spanningDavid Byrne and Annie Clark are two extremely distinctive artists. Byrne has grasped legendary status through his impressive career spanning back to Talking Heads debut … Full Review »
  2. thordursveins
    Oct 5, 2012
    9
    This one requires your attention. You need to really listen. All this brass and funky beats, strange melodies and enchanting voices. "Who" andThis one requires your attention. You need to really listen. All this brass and funky beats, strange melodies and enchanting voices. "Who" and "I am an Ape" are my personal favorites and will definitely get you hooked.… Full Review »
  3. Dingo
    Oct 3, 2012
    9
    Let's just admit that there are a couple of moments, or maybe even songs, that aren't fully realized. Then let's move on, cause there areLet's just admit that there are a couple of moments, or maybe even songs, that aren't fully realized. Then let's move on, cause there are scads of prime material. Who, I Should Watch TV, and Lightning are very much realized, and the vision is beautiful. The Forest Awakes, aside from a lacklustre melody in the verse, is big and wondrous. I imagine that this album is best heard live. Seize the opportunity while you can.… Full Review »
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