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Universal acclaim- based on 70 Ratings
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Positive: 58 out of 70
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Mixed: 6 out of 70
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Negative: 6 out of 70
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CatQJun 1, 2008She can sometimes wallow in retro pop a bit too much but this eclectic mix really works and santogold has also seemed to grasp good pop ideals of catchy riffs and awesome instrumentation. She somehow manages to be part of and subvert the indie scene at the moment and its something everyone can listen too and enjoy if only because i love squealing the intro to creator!
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BartekB.May 13, 2008Absolutely great album - probably the most fresh 2008's stuff...
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LouiseG.May 4, 2008
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JarrellC.May 5, 2008
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LeviS.Sep 8, 2008I think it's a great, versatile album. There is not a single track on it you'd want to skip when listening.
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foofighterMay 10, 2008Possibly my favorite album of the 2000's. She takes all the lessons learned from pop music of the late 70's through today and melds them into a genius sound; disco beats under punk bass with reggae backing vocals and a pop hook, with occasional hip-hop rapping to drive home points. Really, really excellent.
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TomA.May 27, 2008A fantastic debut, mashing various styles and sounds, from electro, punk, rock and pop with a wider world influence, flavours of M.I.A., Bjork and even Gwen Stefani. Ultimately a strong and determined voice, with a a sense of passion and determination. A fresh classic album to define the summer of 08, I cant wait to see her live.
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[Anonymous]May 5, 2008It's the perfect blend of pop, indie, rock, dance, alt and electronic music. Santogold really is in a genre by itself.
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JasonA.May 6, 2008
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FrostGMay 7, 2008
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GeoffMay 8, 2008While it resembles M.I.A it enters territory not covered by the latter and does so effectively. i.e It kicks some serious ass and will be pumping in my ride for at least the next week
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MarkS.Jun 25, 2008Weird but wonderful with at least three gems on there that are 'first time lovers'.
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GaryM.Aug 3, 2008In my opinion, this is the best album of 2008 I have listened to, so far. It's truly amazing. Purchase this album, if you're interested.
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RaphS.Oct 26, 2008Is it me or does this feel like a recycled version of bloc party's silent alarm with r'n'b twangs added to make it a bit different. it's still pretty good but only as an IT album. Don't expect fireworks. more like a 6.5.
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AaronF.rAug 28, 2008This isn't usually my sort of music so I was pleasantly surprised by this as it is one of my favourite albums of the year now.
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Aug 13, 2010Santigold did a perfect job on this album, combining perfectly and mergers distant sounds amazing, fun melodies and a very particular depth in her voice and lyrics, without a doubt one of the best alternative albums of the decade and one of the best voices of the moment, Creator and LES Artistes are masterpieces! i really enjoy her music!
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May 16, 2012Santigoldâ
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Dec 15, 2022This is the only thing I like. Unfortunately, that sentence was only 30 characters.
Awards & Rankings
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This is music that looks outward at the pan-continental landscape while staying firmly adherent to and respectful of its deeply American roots; this is the emerging--and hopeful--face of the new millennium, and an altogether shining accomplishment.
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Despite Santogold's bloggorific buzz, her eponymous debut, while diverse, is no revolution.
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Santogold pours all that experience into a bracingly eclectic set full of fuzzy New Wave synths, sticky avant-soul melodies, busted-laptop beats and sing-song vocal chants inherited from the likes of Neneh Cherry and Björk. If you've managed to avoid her until now, you won't be able to for much longer.