What's It Like Over There?
by Circa Waves
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Q Magazine
    Apr 9, 2019
    40
    A sense of will-this-do? hangs over proceedings, from its terse 10-track running time to the soporific delivery. [Jun 2019, p.108]
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  2. DIY Magazine
    Apr 8, 2019
    40
    It’s both over-produced and underwhelming.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 8, 2019
    40
    Gone are the fizzy sun-drenched hooks and pint-chucking riffs, and in their place are mawkish vocals, melodramatic breaks and dreary lyrics.

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  1. Ricko
    May 22, 2020
    7
    A decent mix of pop and rock. Circa Waves have borrowed from a wide array of whats been on the radio over the last decade to create thisA decent mix of pop and rock. Circa Waves have borrowed from a wide array of whats been on the radio over the last decade to create this album. There is alot worse you could listen to. Much of this album borrows from the Arctic Monkeys "AM" album and the style that set up but with Circa Waves the songs are more reliant on studio shine and without the edge, originality or genius of "AM".… Full Review »
  2. MelancholyHobbs
    May 6, 2019
    8
    Although it may be a significant departure from 'Different Creatures', this is by no means a bad thing. 'What's It Like Over There?' is a wellAlthough it may be a significant departure from 'Different Creatures', this is by no means a bad thing. 'What's It Like Over There?' is a well rounded album that combines elements from different genres to create a beautifully textured masterpiece. It might not be for everyone, but what it is, is a fantastic pop record.… Full Review »
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