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Matter Image
Metascore
59

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release for the Brooklyn pop band led by Jean-Philip Grobler was produced by Chris Zane.
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Dancing on Glass
Science and reason will tell us so The blood in our veins are just chemicals You'd better believe I keep my demons to myself You'd better believe... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. 83
    Sure, Matter is boozy brunch music, but it’s probably the best brunch record ever made.
  2. Feb 5, 2016
    80
    St. Lucia's splendid synth-pop allure has instant pop catchiness, but Grobler's willingness to wear his lyrics' romantic motivations like a badge of honor gives Matter a thrilling extra jolt.
  3. Feb 5, 2016
    60
    While Grobler's music often bursts with light, frivolous energy, this album has an undertone of dissatisfaction that's new.
  4. Feb 16, 2016
    50
    It’s a shame that St. Lucia’s work is riddled by persistently criminal overproduction and weak moments.
  5. Feb 12, 2016
    50
    There's relatively no atmosphere and groove this time around, and many of the songs seem forced, as if he's tried to ensure this one goes mainstream.
  6. Feb 5, 2016
    33
    The world Grobler crafts on Matter isn’t colored with the iridescent shades of blue from his early career; it is now a palate so bright and garish that it hurts the eyes.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Oct 2, 2021
    10
    Insanely energetic.

    It's a non-stop dance. Felt like my body was on fire through the whole album.
  2. Feb 21, 2016
    10
    Just because he is South African. This may kill my personal credibility but this rating comes with heavy bias and I'm not ashamed! It is soJust because he is South African. This may kill my personal credibility but this rating comes with heavy bias and I'm not ashamed! It is so difficult for non-European/Americans to be noticed on a world stage. Well done! Expand
  3. Jun 3, 2016
    9
    I prefer "When the Night", but this one is so good, I can't undertsand the 59/100... Love this band, is like going back in the eighties withI prefer "When the Night", but this one is so good, I can't undertsand the 59/100... Love this band, is like going back in the eighties with songs like "Home" (from this album) or When the Night (from When The Night). Expand
  4. Jan 11, 2017
    5
    Such a disappointing follow-up to When the Night, which might have been my favorite album of 2013. Matter sounds like a straight 80's popSuch a disappointing follow-up to When the Night, which might have been my favorite album of 2013. Matter sounds like a straight 80's pop album and lost the edginess, moodiness and urgency (think September) that made When the Night such a cool and unique listen. Home is the one song that comes close to recreating that experience, but I'm just not feeling it otherwise. Expand