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The Night the Sun Came Up
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews What's this?

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut album for the California-born dance-pop singer was produced by the Cataracs.
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Bass Down Low
If you wanna get with me There's some things you gotta know I like my beats fast And my bass down low Ba-ba-ba-bass down low Ba-bass, bass down... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Apr 20, 2012
    75
    On her debut full-length Dev goes (slightly) deeper. [30 Mar 2012, p.75]
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Apr 20, 2012
    70
    California club pop chirper Dev's debut is as stark as it is sweet.
  3. AllMusic
    Apr 20, 2012
    70
    The Night the Sun Came Up is a track-by-track success, offering readily accessible bits of dance-pop sass or dance-pop bliss whenever they're desired.
  4. Slant Magazine
    Apr 20, 2012
    50
    The Night the Sun Came Up fails to back up her claim that she's more than just a Ke$ha clone.

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  1. empresscthomas
    Dec 13, 2012
    10
    EXCELLENT
    this album is a flawless masterpiece and glad it isnt overrated. The vibe is so different. Its one of those albums where youur    EXCELLENT
    this album is a flawless masterpiece and glad it isnt overrated. The vibe is so different. Its one of those albums where youur going through a beautiful city on a nice, beautiful night by yourself just exploring different things you never seen before and enjoying life. letting go of your issues    … Expand
  2. Dennonyx
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    This is the most underrated album of the decade. It spans different musical styles (rap, electro, ballad, alternative) with a surprisinglyThis is the most underrated album of the decade. It spans different musical styles (rap, electro, ballad, alternative) with a surprisingly ease. While hit track 'In The Dark' is the queen of club songs, Dancing Shoes become in my opinion the true pearl of the album, where the stylistic fusion is particularly successful. Instrumentals are groomed to perfection and Dev's voice fit them with a unique charm.… Expand
  4. gustavosm12
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    One of the most - if not the most - underrated pop albums of the new millennium. This album is pop perfection, is actually everything whatOne of the most - if not the most - underrated pop albums of the new millennium. This album is pop perfection, is actually everything what Ke$ha's 'Animal' wanted to be. Still so fresh after 3 years tho.
    BEST 5 SONGS:
    - DANCING SHOES
    - GETAWAY
    - BREATHE
    - LIGHTSPEED
    - PERFECT MATCH

    I hope Dev could make it big one day...    … Collapse
  5. TwistedFantasy
    Aug 3, 2012
    9
    Very impressive pop album, especially considering only three people made it. The songs are all different from each other, and have a varietyVery impressive pop album, especially considering only three people made it. The songs are all different from each other, and have a variety of styles. The best songs are Take Her From You, Lightspeed, Dancing Shoes, Shadows and Killer. The only negative thing I would say about the album is that Dev's rapping isn't so great... she's an awesome singer though.

    Great debut. 9/10    … Expand
  6. CriticMLT
    Jul 1, 2016
    8
    it quite a good album and very listenable
    my score
    1. Getaway 7/10 2. in my truck 8/10 3. Me 8/10 4. Breath 7/10 5. Take her from you    it quite a good album and very listenable
    my score
    1. Getaway 7/10
    2. in my truck 8/10
    3. Me 8/10
    4. Breath 7/10
    5. Take her from you 7/10
    6. Light speed 9/10
    7. Dancing shoes 8/10
    8. Perfect match 7/10
    9. Bass down low 10/10
    10. Kiss my lips 8/10
    11. In the dark 10/10
    12. Shadow 8/10
    Overall 80.3    … Expand

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