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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

  • Summary: The sixth full-length release for the Swedish band was self-produced and is its first on the Ninja Tune label.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Mojo
    Mar 25, 2020
    80
    Showcases [singer Yukimi Nagano's] full emotional range. ... Six albums in, now, as ever, Little Dragon deserve far more attention. [May 2020, p.94]
  2. 80
    Each track is like a piece of the puzzle. You’re looking at the shapes in front of you thinking that they will never fit together; then somehow, given time, everything clicks into place. That satisfactory snap into place is what Little Dragon has been searching for. Their wait is now over.
  3. Apr 2, 2020
    80
    In a way, New Me, Same Us comes across as a statement of renewed commitment from the band.
  4. Apr 3, 2020
    70
    For the most part, they sound like they’re having more fun than ever.
  5. Mar 25, 2020
    60
    New Me, Same Us finds its vigour in the sweet spot between pure pop and the band’s more adventurous tendencies. When an emotionally-charged, jazz-inspired piano climax cuts through the otherwise smooth veneer of New Fiction or when Where You Belong leans fully into a part-funk, part-R'n'B groove, the band really hit their stride. It’s just a shame there are some stumbles on the way.
  6. Uncut
    Mar 26, 2020
    60
    Although the tongue-in-cheek title nods to the familiarity of these new songs, there's no shortage of ideas. [May 2020, p.27]
  7. Apr 3, 2020
    60
    In common with a fair amount of Little Dragon’s previous output though, New Me, Same Us seems to work better in small chunks than as an album as a whole. There’s something about the smooth, glossy sound that means that, after a while, each song seems to merge into one.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Excellent! Lipa's album bring us 90s pop mixed with disco music... LEVITATING must be single... We'll pray for it.
  2. Apr 13, 2020
    8
    As someone who has just gone through their discography, this is a good addition. Although I think that it's nothing groundbreaking, it is aAs someone who has just gone through their discography, this is a good addition. Although I think that it's nothing groundbreaking, it is a good album to listen to. Love Yukimi's voice so much. Expand
  3. Apr 23, 2020
    8
    Was pleasantly surprised by this album, It felt like it was a return to form after "Season High", which felt a bit confused, like they didn'tWas pleasantly surprised by this album, It felt like it was a return to form after "Season High", which felt a bit confused, like they didn't know what general mood/genre they were going for (frenetic jumps between 80s rehashing, r&b throwbacks, dance).

    This one returns back to early releases, in that start-to-finish, it sounds more complete and maintains a good flow. Yukimi's vocals, already one of the more dynamic singers as of late, has some new talents on display. "Another Lover" is a great entry point for this album, so smooth and flat out gorgeous.
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  4. Mar 31, 2020
    4
    Worthies (4/11):
    --- Hold On
    --- Another Lover
    --- New Fiction
    --- Sadness