• Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Jan 28, 2014
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. Q Magazine
    Feb 14, 2014
    60
    Trouble feels like a multi-faceted, compound eye of a record, picking up different sides to every story and blending them into a smooth, undeniably odd whole. [Mar 2014, p.113]
  2. Feb 7, 2014
    60
    It hangs together well and the songs are decently written. But most listeners need something more, an undeniable quality that is completely unique to a band. A Unique Selling Point, if you will. Hospitality have not found theirs yet.
  3. Jan 30, 2014
    60
    Papini’s vocals seem scaled back, too--there’s less energetic chattiness and more silent resignation.
  4. Jan 27, 2014
    60
    What Trouble lacks in focus, it largely makes up for with ambition and dexterity.
  5. Jan 27, 2014
    60
    They sure had the knack to look through the lens of their younger selves, which makes one think whether keeping it sweet and snappy would’ve suited them better. Regardless of their intent to reach out of their limit, there are bursts of inventiveness in Trouble that make the risk taking worthwhile.
  6. Mojo
    Jan 23, 2014
    60
    Like Sleater Kinney reimagined for synth-pop teens. [Feb 2014, p.98]
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Jan 28, 2014
    7
    Much, much better than "Hospitality", but still not outstanding. A generally heavier feel and the singer's (don't know her name) voice isMuch, much better than "Hospitality", but still not outstanding. A generally heavier feel and the singer's (don't know her name) voice is flawless. A considerable effort all in all. Full Review »