Settle
by Disclosure
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Jun 4, 2013
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 183 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 170 out of 183
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 183
  3. Negative: 5 out of 183
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  1. MooziikMaster
    Jun 4, 2013
    10
    One of the most ground-breaking achievements of 2013. These British musicians infuse multiple genres, and hand-pick vocals so potent, they will make anyone jump out of their seat and start dancing. Every track brings something new, yet uses the remnants of previous tracks (much like the Australian group The Avalanches). A very awesome album indeed.
  2. brockcheese
    Apr 23, 2015
    8
    While the sounds in this album have been done before, the House beats that these two brothers employ feels lively as ever with tons of great tracks that are great to jam to.
  3. chr1so
    May 13, 2014
    9
    Deep House is usually up there with my least enjoyed Dance genres, so for this to get my attention was a big deal. Only liked a few tracks at first but it really grew on me, with some of the tracks gaining next level status.
    Fave tracks: 'White Noise', 'Latch', 'F for You', 'When a Fire Starts to Burn', 'Help Me Lose My Mind'
  4. adhamhany
    Mar 5, 2014
    10
    I totally hated this album when i first heard it. I didn't understand what the fuss is all about. Then it received many accolades from numerous music critics, so i decided to give it a second chance.

    I started discovering a track here and a track there that were really amazing. "Latch" and "Defeated No More" made me really wanna get up and dance. Then i took notice of "Help Me Lose    I totally hated this album when i first heard it. I didn't understand what the fuss is all about. Then it received many accolades from numerous music critics, so i decided to give it a second chance.

    I started discovering a track here and a track there that were really amazing. "Latch" and "Defeated No More" made me really wanna get up and dance.

    Then i took notice of "Help Me Lose My Mind", and i fell in love with it. And finally i re listened to the entire album, and was totally captivated by it, particularly by "F For You", "Second Chance", "You & Me", and "Boiling".

    I love how the album was like a journey to me. I'm really excited for Disclosure and can't wait for their new work.    … Expand
  5. le_one
    Jun 4, 2013
    7
    Soft synths and smooth-voiced collaborations fill this album with brilliant dance tracks. Its beats flow well and, while there are some not-impressive-at-all tracks and a chance of boring you by its repetitive dullness, the album gets more solid with every listen. Some of the highlights here, "Latch" and "Help Me Lose My Mind", may be the right way to start this album. If you find yourselfSoft synths and smooth-voiced collaborations fill this album with brilliant dance tracks. Its beats flow well and, while there are some not-impressive-at-all tracks and a chance of boring you by its repetitive dullness, the album gets more solid with every listen. Some of the highlights here, "Latch" and "Help Me Lose My Mind", may be the right way to start this album. If you find yourself willing for more after hearing these two tracks, then you should go ahead and get this album. It's worth the money.… Expand
  6. Ashley1998
    Jun 21, 2013
    10
    I have only listened to this album and i have decided that it is a great album that has some fantastic sounds and riffs to it. Really fresh and different, with some of the collaborations are the best tracks
  7. smellslikevinyl
    Jun 5, 2013
    8
    A dance album that you can actually enjoy in its entirety. No reason to cherry pick tracks here. Disclosure have created a thoughtful and surprisingly sure-handed debut that will be on a few Top 10s at the end of the year. From track to track there is nothing here that hasn't been done before, but they is rarely a miss. I look forward to the band's future projects and would love to seeA dance album that you can actually enjoy in its entirety. No reason to cherry pick tracks here. Disclosure have created a thoughtful and surprisingly sure-handed debut that will be on a few Top 10s at the end of the year. From track to track there is nothing here that hasn't been done before, but they is rarely a miss. I look forward to the band's future projects and would love to see them progress from here. It wouldn't hurt to see other groups or electronic producers take note and consider making albums with this much kinetic synergy.… Expand
  8. anthonylee
    Mar 23, 2014
    8
    Settle is probably the electronica/dance album that I have returned to most this year. I came into the album after hearing "When a Fire Starts to Burn," but "Latch" and "White Noise" kept me hooked in. The softer sound and R&B vocals give the record a nostalgic feel (not that I'm old enough to actually understand what that means). The album works great when played from start to finish, butSettle is probably the electronica/dance album that I have returned to most this year. I came into the album after hearing "When a Fire Starts to Burn," but "Latch" and "White Noise" kept me hooked in. The softer sound and R&B vocals give the record a nostalgic feel (not that I'm old enough to actually understand what that means). The album works great when played from start to finish, but its 18 tracks do start falling into each other.… Expand
  9. danceordie
    Jun 7, 2013
    10
    This has been a good year for the electronic and sounds of the 90s with new artists, we have enjoyed the best music and 'Settle' continues that run of good albums in this genre. these guys make exciting songs to anticipate a debut that takes them to a new level and puts them as the most important artists of the last years. the songs and their guests fit perfectly and feels like a partyThis has been a good year for the electronic and sounds of the 90s with new artists, we have enjoyed the best music and 'Settle' continues that run of good albums in this genre. these guys make exciting songs to anticipate a debut that takes them to a new level and puts them as the most important artists of the last years. the songs and their guests fit perfectly and feels like a party atmosphere that seems to never end and hopefully so be it.… Expand
  10. RedOwlReviews
    Feb 21, 2014
    10
    Dear Brits: please don't stop what you're doing. Young British brother duo Disclosure knock the music world off its socks with their groundbreaking garage debut album "Settle," proving to the world that it's the Brits, not the Swedes, who will elevate the electronic dance genre to the artistic potential it's meant to reach. "Settle" is sexy, slick, stylish, and impeccably produced –Dear Brits: please don't stop what you're doing. Young British brother duo Disclosure knock the music world off its socks with their groundbreaking garage debut album "Settle," proving to the world that it's the Brits, not the Swedes, who will elevate the electronic dance genre to the artistic potential it's meant to reach. "Settle" is sexy, slick, stylish, and impeccably produced – imagine the robot from the Svedka advertisements got a degree in music theory and teamed up with early 2000s Daft Punk to create the hottest album of 2013. The beats are never laid too thick. On the contrary, they act as pulsating beds for the powerful vocals that carry each track. Disclosure establish a remarkably minimalist yet complex sound that dominates the album but never overwhelms any individual track. You won't find any other album like it, and if "Settle" is any decent indication of the future of EDM, then I am all ears for 2014. As for the future of Disclosure – well let's face it, with a debut this commanding, they're set.

    FINAL SCORE: 100 (perfect)    … Expand
  11. PRTYNTGRVS
    Oct 23, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers. Disclosure are a UK electronic duo of brothers with a knack for smooth grooves and catchy passages. They maintain good musical flow throughout their debut album, "Settle," by incorporating innovative vocal tracks and very intelligent synth parts. Every single song on this project is worthy of fervent head-bopping, making it an insanely FUN listen. Tracks like "Defeated No More" have very ethereal and introspective keys layered on driving and galloping drum sounds. Now, these are the kinds of jams where I can easily imagine a catwalk replete with glitter-laden models strutting seriously, and the crowd in completely engrossed in the spectacle on the stage. And bangers like "Stimulation" make the listener feel as if they are witnessing an assembly line for dancing robots, fueled by the power of funk. The duo nearly perfectly balance atmospheric integrity and appreciation with danceability. As the familiarity of electronic music becomes familiar to the normal listener, the guest singers add a new depth into the already surreal atmosphere and dimension of the songs, really complementing the album, giving it a unique trademark and style. It's a project that retains the familiarity of popular electronic music as well as the unpredictability of adept song composition skills.

    Follow at @PRTYNTGRVS for more music reviews    … Collapse
  12. lordcycy
    Nov 21, 2013
    8
    This album is great light electro album, with a throwback at the 90s. Fun for running, chilling or in the car. Sometime towards the end it seems to linger on. I will definitely not forget it any time soon.
  13. aladinkicks
    Apr 14, 2014
    10
    Yes.
    Perfect.

    Best Tracks: Confess to Me, January, White Noise, When a Fire Starts to Burn, Help Me Lose My Mind
    Worst Tracks: ...

    Honestly, however, this is an album to be appreciated in its entirety, rather than in specially-picked songs..
  14. fraspi
    Jun 18, 2013
    6
    It is not bad. Not bad at all. But it lacks innovation and some "freshness". It is a highly eclectic album, picking the best from different genres of electronic music but it fails to bring something new to this not-very specific selection. It is also too long with repetitive tracks which are mostly worsened by guest vocals. Boys are at their best when they are doing songs by themselves.
  15. OsianLewis
    Sep 10, 2013
    7
    http://osianlewis.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/disclosure-settle-album-review.html

    'Despite its issues, this is a very enjoyable album which is brilliantly produced and delivered. It has plenty of pop hits but also hypnotic rave worthy tracks. A good debut that I hope to hear pumping in clubs for months to come. 7/10.'
  16. ahern1204
    Oct 6, 2015
    9
    Outstanding debut for Disclosure! With it's massive basslines and exploding house beats, Settle makes the list as one of the best albums released this decade so far (and possible my favorite album of 2013). Disclosure could have taken the easy path and create hit after hit with little to no quality, like David Guetta or Calvin Harris but they decided to make themselves stand out from theOutstanding debut for Disclosure! With it's massive basslines and exploding house beats, Settle makes the list as one of the best albums released this decade so far (and possible my favorite album of 2013). Disclosure could have taken the easy path and create hit after hit with little to no quality, like David Guetta or Calvin Harris but they decided to make themselves stand out from the crowd of bland electronic producers that have been flooding the charts of the time. In their debut, they bring an, in my opinion, an all-star list of collaborators and as excellent as they deliver, they never seem to distract you from the infectious production of Disclosure. By far,my favorite electronic album this decade. Quality pop music on here - highest of recommendations to check this out.
    Best Songs: Defeated No More, Help Me Lost My Mind, Latch
    9.6/10    … Expand
  17. jotaeseche
    Apr 22, 2014
    9
    A surreal experience that only groups like Disclosure can offer you is where you're on throughout this amazing album. The best piece of House work by far!
  18. Isaac_P
    Oct 29, 2015
    9
    Disclosure jumps out of the crowd with bursting originality and sound. Dance and Electronica come together in an almost perfect harmony, however this album loses interest around the middle with somewhat dull songs, but picks up afterwards.
  19. Mesmerize
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
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  20. SumitSumbria
    May 11, 2016
    9
    Simply, it is a pleasure to listen this album. It is certainly what a dance record should be like. The beats, melodies and the rhythm can get you into the groove!
  21. stanley834
    Apr 19, 2017
    10
    As a fan of dance music, Disclosure has made an awesome album comprising of tracks that are worth pumping up the volume and getting the feet to work at its best.
  22. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 10

Awards & Rankings

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#91 Best Album of 2013
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#66 Most Discussed Album of 2013
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#92 Most Shared Album of 2013

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. Uncut
    Jul 10, 2013
    80
    It is raw, retro nouveau, deep house bangers like "When A Fire Starts To Burn" and "Stimulation" that make this a perfect Brit companion piece to Daft Punk's recent rebootings of disco history. [Aug 2013, p.69]
  2. NOW Magazine
    Jun 20, 2013
    80
    It’s a pop record, a history lesson and--for those uninitiated in the funky UK house tradition--a gateway drug all in one.
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  3. Q Magazine
    Jun 17, 2013
    80
    Settle may be a lot less rowdy than Basement Jaxx's bellwether 1999 album Remedy, but it pulls off a similarly timely coup by pulling together a number of clubland threads, imposing a keen pop sensibility and idiosyncratic vision, and riding the crest of a rising tide. [Jul 2013, p.104]
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