Wild World
by Bastille
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Sep 9, 2016
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. AllMusic
    Sep 12, 2016
    80
    Wild World proves that Bastille can build on their success with style. They're the kind of band that sounds better as they get bigger, and their thoughtful lyrics, jaunty melodies, and huge choruses could fill a Coldplay-shaped hole in listeners' hearts.
  2. Q Magazine
    Sep 8, 2016
    80
    Wild World is the right album at the right moment. [Oct 2016, p.112]
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  3. The Guardian
    Sep 8, 2016
    80
    Guitars feature more heavily than on the debut album, further blurring the line between Bastille and fellow over-thinkers Coldplay, but Bastille have the edge in terms of unfeigned emotionalism.
  5. DIY Magazine
    Sep 8, 2016
    80
    With this second album, they’re still offering an exciting, engaging alternative to pure chart pop, and they do it so bloody well.
  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    Sep 8, 2016
    80
    Wild World is a triumphant pop record: unflinching in its ability to rouse listeners and unapologetic in its quest for a Number One.
  7. Entertainment Weekly
    Sep 9, 2016
    75
    While Bastille’s expansion of influences is admirable, the whole album runs more than an hour in length and the sonic whiplash can be tiring. It’s cool they’re trying on many different styles, but truly killer albums have laser-sharp focus.
  8. musicOMH.com
    Sep 9, 2016
    70
    Ultimately, Bastille’s second LP is a more than worthy follow-up, one that throws up a few interesting surprises along the way.
  9. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 12, 2016
    60
    Wild World is too wholesome to generate real thrills.
  10. Rolling Stone
    Sep 8, 2016
    60
    The band can feel hampered by its populist ambition, though, which means the best stuff here moves toward the intimate.
  11. PopMatters
    Sep 14, 2016
    50
    Bastille is only two full-length LPs into its career, and in that time its world has gotten bigger. It’s a shame that it hasn’t gotten any wilder.

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 115 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 103 out of 115
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 115
  3. Negative: 9 out of 115
  1. ruckusquantum
    Sep 12, 2016
    10
    I've been listening to Bastille's music since the beginning of their career so I had confidence they'd be able to make another hit likeI've been listening to Bastille's music since the beginning of their career so I had confidence they'd be able to make another hit like "Pompeii", but this new album... Wild World just f—ing blew my mind to bits! All the 19 songs here are nothing but beautiful and tantalizingly poetic. Production was handled to perfection and the songwriting was GODLY! it's like they have produced an album full of "Pompeiis". I couldn't be any less grateful for that... Indeed, it was a money well-spent.… Full Review »
  2. bdyandell
    Sep 9, 2016
    9
    I'm not a habitual listener of Bastille. Before this album I loved maybe 1-3 songs by them, but this album is absolutely fantastic! I wasI'm not a habitual listener of Bastille. Before this album I loved maybe 1-3 songs by them, but this album is absolutely fantastic! I was blown away at how amazing this album is. I starred 8 of the 19 songs on Spotify, and enjoyed the 11 others. There isn't a bad song on the album. Give it a listen, and if you're a Bastille fan...well you're in for a real f*$%in treat!… Full Review »
  3. yyissel
    Sep 10, 2016
    10
    As a previous Bastille fan, I was thrilled to hear about their second album release. Waiting months for the release of their single "GoodAs a previous Bastille fan, I was thrilled to hear about their second album release. Waiting months for the release of their single "Good Grief", set my expectations high and I'm proud to say that they've met them! This album does not only display a connection between the thoughts of citizens and the greater scope seen through the news or through authority , such as the personal need to be kind with others or even the great power politicians have upon their countries, but it puts a great rhythm and lyrics into an genre that, to me, is way different to the pop songs heard on the radio.… Full Review »
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