Young & Old
by Tennis
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
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  1. Alternative Press
    Feb 17, 2012
    60
    Tennis offer a solid but unspectacular album by a band capable of great beauty but one who seem to struggle translating that into great songs.
  2. Consequence
    Feb 13, 2012
    60
    The "cute" songs on this album are still the strongest, but the songs that show them stretching their wings are still worthwhile.
  3. Dusted Magazine
    Feb 14, 2012
    50
    The music is too monochromatically saccharine (whether cheery, wistful, or both) to faithfully conjure anything more than a narrow and fleeting slice of human experience.
  5. PopMatters
    Feb 15, 2012
    60
    Seems more forced and formulaic than the carefree indie-pop of Cape Dory.
  6. Q Magazine
    Mar 14, 2012
    60
    Tennis' obvious strength is in their constant stream of deftly-executed melodies. [April 2012, p.105]
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  7. Rolling Stone
    Feb 14, 2012
    60
    They just bang out a solid set of similarly Spectorian stuff, where surfy organ pipes and confectionary ooh-oohs get toughened by garage-rock production from the Black Keys' Patrick Carney.
  8. Slant Magazine
    Feb 13, 2012
    60
    The problem is, even at their best, Tennis's music seems inconsequential and frankly, neutered.
  9. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Feb 24, 2012
    60
    It is still mostly sickly sweet sounds from Tennis, but the band must be commended for talking a bolder step the second time around.
  10. Uncut
    Feb 13, 2012
    60
    Ultimately though, Tennis are too polished and MOR to rival the peaks of the trio's edgier peers. [Mar 2012, p.101]
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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. ORCSandDRAGONS
    Jul 10, 2013
    9
    Tennis.. one of the bands out there that intrigues me and I'm always excited to see what they will do next. I adored "Cape Dory" and once thisTennis.. one of the bands out there that intrigues me and I'm always excited to see what they will do next. I adored "Cape Dory" and once this album came out I was very much surprised with how they had elevated their music while still keeping that beachy feel. "My Better Self" is one of the greatest moments on the album. "Cape Dory" runs a little bit smoother as a complete album listen in my opinion but "Young and Old" takes risks in a very subtle way. Sometimes less is more and Tennis does this beautifully.… Full Review »
  2. AlexxTrusc
    Apr 26, 2012
    7
    The Alain Moore & Patrick Riley duo, who BTW is happened to be married is back with their second album "Young & Old" in case of TennisThe Alain Moore & Patrick Riley duo, who BTW is happened to be married is back with their second album "Young & Old" in case of Tennis project . What to expect on album? Very solid dose of melodic rock, with lots of add-ons, backing vocals and very catchy choruses - such as great "High Road". On release we will find much inspiration with different varieties of for ex. surf rock ("Traveling", "Robin") or alternative ("Origins" Dreaming").… Full Review »
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