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Master of My Make-Believe
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews What's this?

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  • Summary: Karen O guests on the second studio album from Santigold featuring production by such artists as Boyz Noise, Bureka Som Sistema, Diplo, Greg Kurstin, Q-Tip, Dave Sitek, and Switch.
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  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Electronic, Alternative Dance
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Top Track

Disparate Youth
Don't look ahead, there's stormy weather Another roadblock in our way But if we go, we go together Our hands are tied here if we stay Oh, we said... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Spin
    May 1, 2012
    90
    Amid all the fight songs, Santigold's sensitive interludes only bolster her power, her harmonies rendered more invincible for their vulnerability.
  2. Magnet
    May 11, 2012
    85
    An even more esoteric, and yet - oddly enough - more accessible record than her debut. [No.87, p. 51]
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  3. AllMusic
    May 3, 2012
    80
    This is the kind of album that can fully define her sound, but is still multifaceted and well crafted enough to be exciting.
  4. BBC Music
    Apr 20, 2012
    70
    While slightly more subdued than before, the pint-sized sparkplug proves she can still churn a stimulating groove, and doesn't need cartoonish gimmicks to do so.
  5. Fact Magazine (UK)
    May 8, 2012
    70
    Underpinning the shots White fires at the world has always been a deep-seated melancholy that she brings out effectively here.
  6. Paste Magazine
    May 1, 2012
    65
    Master of My Make-Believe is by no means a disappointment, but it falls short of the expectation that has been gestating for the past four years.
  7. No Ripcord
    Jun 4, 2012
    40
    On Make-Believe, a sloppy more-of-the-same same approach has crippled what this album could have been, ultimately leaving us with some vaguely interesting notions rather than well-explored concepts.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Hugonetuno
    May 22, 2019
    10
    De todos, este é o melhor álbum da Santigold, na minha opinião. O álbum como um todo carrega verdadeiros hinos como This Isn't Our Parade, GodDe todos, este é o melhor álbum da Santigold, na minha opinião. O álbum como um todo carrega verdadeiros hinos como This Isn't Our Parade, God From The Machine, The Riot's Gone e a clássica Disparate Youth. Álbum sem defeitos que deveria ser muito mais valorizado.… Expand
  2. kylevm
    Jul 1, 2012
    8
    This very impressive feat from Santigold (formerly Santogold) is a mix of some very well crafted sounds and lyrics. Sure, the album has a fewThis very impressive feat from Santigold (formerly Santogold) is a mix of some very well crafted sounds and lyrics. Sure, the album has a few places where it doesn't shine so well. But it does impress more than not. Bolstering the anthem Disparate Youth and a few other standout tracks (God from the Machine, Freak Like Me, etc.), it's a wild ride for music junkies and average listeners alike. With a little something for almost everyone, this album is one that should not be skipped.… Expand
  4. LuizCC
    Aug 19, 2012
    8
    Santi's new album is a big improvement apart her debut. It sounds like a wider vision of world she had already settled in "Santogold", but inSanti's new album is a big improvement apart her debut. It sounds like a wider vision of world she had already settled in "Santogold", but in a more polite and less impulsive sound and songwriting. And it doesn't take any of the charm of Santigold's nasal voice. Maybe some songs are a bit too long, as the best of the album, "Freak Like Me", blow away listeners in poor two minutes. That said, enjoy the best "engaged" album of the year.… Expand
  5. Methylenedioxy
    Aug 20, 2012
    8
    Like Santi's previous work, MomMB takes a few listens to truly appreciate. Production is tight and vocals are up to par, but there'sLike Santi's previous work, MomMB takes a few listens to truly appreciate. Production is tight and vocals are up to par, but there's something missing. Many of the medium-tempo songs ("This Isn't Our Parade" and "The Riot's Gone") are lackluster, and the track ordering seems out of whack. That said, it's still better than 90% of the music that gets airplay. Okay, make that 99%. "Go!", "Big Mouth", "Look at These Hoes" and "Pirate in the Water" are definite highlights.… Expand
  6. vern
    Sep 20, 2012
    8
    While not as adventurous as her self-titled debut, taken as a whole, Santigold's "Master of My Make-Believe" is a much more cohesive album.While not as adventurous as her self-titled debut, taken as a whole, Santigold's "Master of My Make-Believe" is a much more cohesive album. It is evident that Santigold has matured since her first outing, and she is improving on figuring out the sound that she wants. The production here is top-tier, and sounds amazing. A few of these songs (Disparate Youth, Fame, Pirate in the Water, Big Mouth) will stay in your head for a while after listening, no doubt about it. This is an excellent sophomore effort from Santigold, and I am curious to see where she goes next.… Expand

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