Young Chasers
by Circa Waves
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. AllMusic
    May 22, 2015
    80
    The production sound is also very Strokes-esque, with Shudall's vocals often layered with a delicate haze of fuzzy EFX à la Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas. That said, the comparison might be a bit more of a critique were it not for the sheer high quality and infectious nature of Circa Waves' songs.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    May 22, 2015
    80
    How refreshing, fun and free it all sounds.

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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Ricko
    May 28, 2020
    6
    This is garage band pop rock at its most basic with zero edges. Lots of energy but it is of the can of supermarket cola variety. A sugar buzzThis is garage band pop rock at its most basic with zero edges. Lots of energy but it is of the can of supermarket cola variety. A sugar buzz with zero flavour. Reminds of the comparatively trailblazing generica of the Pigeon Detectives of the mid 00's. There is nothing offensive and as radio friendly pop rock goes, its not the worst but I can't see any situation where I will be revisiting this.… Full Review »
  2. colen
    Feb 4, 2016
    7
    Summer vibes all round with Young Chasers which may be the albums only downfall. It is no surprise then that the more oblique of the trackSummer vibes all round with Young Chasers which may be the albums only downfall. It is no surprise then that the more oblique of the track list is the best the band have to offer, not to say the likes of 'Stuck In My Teeth' cannot be annoyingly infectious.… Full Review »
  3. indierokdunstop
    Jan 29, 2016
    7
    A collection of singles as opposed to a complete album. That said each song stand on its own well enough for this to be considered a strongA collection of singles as opposed to a complete album. That said each song stand on its own well enough for this to be considered a strong album overall. perhaps the album format doesn't suit Circa Waves so much, and there's nothing wrong with that at all.… Full Review »
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