Troubadour
by The Stepkids
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Pitchfork
    Sep 9, 2013
    73
    It’s an adventurous, impressive display of instrumental can-do, a music nerd’s romp through high-fidelity magic that’s only occasionally hampered by insipid writing.
  2. Mojo
    Sep 20, 2013
    80
    Troubadour delivers deeply rewarding pop from its stylistic risks eerily familiar at moments, but ever its own marvellous thing. [Oct 2013, p.96]
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  3. Q Magazine
    Jan 27, 2014
    80
    The Stepkids' sense of fun and pop nous makes Troubadour a constantly entertaining listen. [Oct 2013, p.112]
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  5. Record Collector
    Sep 9, 2013
    80
    Thankfully, the three-part harmonies and irresistible melodies that lit up the debut remain ever present, exemplified here on both Memoirs Of Grey and Sweet Salvation.
  6. CMJ
    Sep 9, 2013
    80
    Though the Stepkids themselves seem undecided on their signature sound, they boast a refreshing reluctance to limit possibility that ultimately translates into a truly original style of their own.

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  1. CiphirSol
    Sep 23, 2014
    8
    They've put out a pretty neat collection of different sounds. Very playful in nature and a good album to listen because despite all soundingThey've put out a pretty neat collection of different sounds. Very playful in nature and a good album to listen because despite all sounding different, the songs contain a certain modicum of cohesion as well.… Full Review »