White Women
by Chromeo
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
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  1. Mojo
    May 15, 2014
    60
    Canadian duo's smooth blend of yacht rock, disco, Rick James funk and late-90s French house with lyrics that aim to pastiche modern R&B tropes. [Jun 2014, p.98]
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  2. Fact Magazine (UK)
    May 14, 2014
    60
    Generally the album hits all the right notes, with great vocals and solid sounds, but at times you may be overpowered by the sickly-sweet nature of the beast.
  3. The Guardian
    May 8, 2014
    60
    The comedy lyrics and tongue-in-cheek delivery mask the fact that behind the japes there are some brilliant songwriting chops.
  5. NOW Magazine
    May 8, 2014
    60
    The novelty disco elements are balanced by enough rock-solid grooves that the cheesier moments don’t stink up the whole thing.
  6. Alternative Press
    May 8, 2014
    50
    Had these songs been released a decade ago, they'd be a sensation. Today? Nah. [Jun 2014, p.105]
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  7. Q Magazine
    May 20, 2014
    40
    White Women has all the depth and staying power of a Christmas cracker joke. [Jun 2014, p.106]
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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 35
  3. Negative: 3 out of 35
  1. JoeyCORNER2001
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Huge thanks to Game Grumps for introducing me to "Old 45's". I unironically enjoy that track!
  2. finnigan37
    Jun 3, 2014
    3
    Far too gimmicky for my taste. They have basically recreated disco sounds without adding much in the way of innovation. If you're going to apeFar too gimmicky for my taste. They have basically recreated disco sounds without adding much in the way of innovation. If you're going to ape a style, pick a better style than disco. Better throwback groups (like HAIM) bring something fresh and new to familiar styles. I just don't find that here. Sexy Socialite is one of the worst songs I've heard in a while. And the guitar riff on Jealous is super-cheesy, as are the lyrics.… Full Review »
  3. RoosterJuice
    May 26, 2014
    9
    Well, well, Chromeo is back.

    This album is effing amazing. as Dinology says, this is by far their most polished and overall best album to    Well, well, Chromeo is back.

    This album is effing amazing. as Dinology says, this is by far their most polished and overall best album to date. All songs are great. While there are no tracks that match the magic of Fancy Footwork, the album also features no duds. Amazing up beat funk that makes you unable to resist bobbing your head to the beat.    … Full Review »
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