Words & Music by Saint Etienne
by Saint Etienne
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Clash Music
    May 22, 2012
    60
    The only maturity in their sound is towards a more ambient quarter. Elevator music not quite, but rising out of the background might be an issue.
  2. Under The Radar
    Jul 19, 2012
    60
    Words and Music amounts to little more than an attempt to scale the same heights; sweet vocals, minimalist keys with the odd guitar thrown in.
  3. Mojo
    Jul 18, 2012
    60
    A gloriously unviable alternative to dullard R&B/X Factorism. [Jun 2012, p.92]
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Awards & Rankings

74
#74 Best Album of 2012

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. Jonalfie
    Jul 13, 2012
    10
    Modern pop doesn't get any better. Equal parts euphoria and melancholy. If relevancy is important in the pop world then the band continue toModern pop doesn't get any better. Equal parts euphoria and melancholy. If relevancy is important in the pop world then the band continue to be as important than any on the contemporary scene.… Full Review »
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