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Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Negative: 1 out of 19
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  1. Nov 9, 2010
    90
    WYWH should be played seasonally to stoke the nostalgic embers of summers past, for it's as equally hazy and precious as the memories it depicts.
  2. Nov 5, 2010
    90
    If this isn't one of the albums of 2010, then it is certainly the album of their career.
  3. Nov 18, 2010
    84
    The Concretes have always been masters of pop and with WYWH the band pushes beyond the current obsession for Euro-beat synth disco pervading everything.
  4. Uncut
    Nov 17, 2010
    80
    With Lisa Milberg sounding like a cross between Nico, Bjork and Yoko Ono, WYWH is one deep, dark, sexy reinvention. [Dec 2010, p.87]
  5. Nov 10, 2010
    80
    The subdued guitars and steady percussive clip-clop are a noticeable change from the band's usual jangly late-afternoon pop, but even on the richest melodies lyrics and delivery drive the album.
  6. Mojo
    Nov 4, 2010
    80
    The Stockholm group return; their cement veneer hiding a riptide of emotions. [Dec. 2010, p. 100]
  7. Nov 16, 2010
    70
    It's new, fresh, and energetic, all of which are not entirely surprising from an obviously skilled group, but it's in the execution that everything comes into clarity.
  8. Nov 10, 2010
    70
    With their new disco grooves and darker shades, the Swedish octet has stepped into the sunlight.
  9. Nov 9, 2010
    70
    They sound fresher and more relevant than they have done in years, even eclipsing the latter records of Bergsman's time with the band.
  10. Nov 5, 2010
    70
    The melodies are subtle, avoiding reaching out to over-commerciality in pursuit of reward. That may be the downfall of course, which would be a travesty, as this is an intellectual and brave progression.
  11. Nov 5, 2010
    70
    Despite the Milberg-centric promo materials, The Concretes are clearly not just a solo star plus musicians, but the more singer-songerwiter-esque songs are the strongest here.
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  1. Nov 10, 2010
    6
    My rediscovery, beautiful song from "The Concretes" and with I wish we'd never met. This swedish indie pop band started with 3 members '95,My rediscovery, beautiful song from "The Concretes" and with I wish we'd never met. This swedish indie pop band started with 3 members '95, now they're eight. Some voices say, why still indie pop from Sweden: I think there is always time for it. Full Review »