Wounded Rhymes
by Lykke Li
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Mar 1, 2011
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
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  1. The Telegraph (UK)
    Mar 14, 2011
    60
    The result is never maudlin, but big, bouncy and entertaining.
  2. Under The Radar
    Mar 9, 2011
    60
    The problem comes when Lykke Li steps out of her range musically. [Feb. 2011, p. 65]
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  3. NOW Magazine
    Mar 4, 2011
    40
    While the minimal production and closely miked vocals on her debut emphasized the pop hooks and her fragile voice, Li and producer Bjorn Yttling (Peter, Bjorn & John) give listeners a more all-encompassing, if familiar, sound on Wounded Rhymes, nestling her vocals amidst girl-group harmonies, psych organ and shambolic percussion.
  5. Drowned In Sound
    Mar 1, 2011
    60
    Wounded Rhymes is an album that has not escaped unscathed from its wounds.

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#46 Best Album of 2011
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#90 Most Discussed Album of 2011
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#73 Most Shared Album of 2011

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 145 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 138 out of 145
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 145
  3. Negative: 4 out of 145
  1. Markovian
    Mar 1, 2011
    10
    Lykke Li is big and bold, soft and subdued, dancy and sleepy, all within one record. Itâ
  2. Falling_Hammer
    Apr 11, 2011
    10
    Since "Markovian" already wrote everything there is to be written I'll just make this short. It's a great album, filled with stunningSince "Markovian" already wrote everything there is to be written I'll just make this short. It's a great album, filled with stunning drumbeats, rhythms and so much more. When I first heard this album I thought: "Could this be true, is it so fu***** awesome?" If You think that there's no reason in spending money on this album, well think again. I say bull*** to all those who think that this album sucks. Listen it again and explore the harmonies surrounding this Masterpiece.… Full Review »
  3. LuizCC
    Jan 12, 2012
    10
    It's a cohesive album, emotional within, but the real point is Lykke's unique voice. It has nasal forms, vibratos, powerfull spelling, we canIt's a cohesive album, emotional within, but the real point is Lykke's unique voice. It has nasal forms, vibratos, powerfull spelling, we can feel what she is saying, what she lived and it is the key to this CD. Her efforts to make something about herself were accomplished, and her voice is just comparable to Bjork's. Extraordinary.… Full Review »
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