Young & Old
by Tennis
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
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  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 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 inTennis.. 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.… Expand
  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 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 rockThe 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").… Expand

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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
  1. Under The Radar
    Mar 21, 2012
    70
    Likeable, featherweight pop. [Mar 2012, p. 86]
  2. Austin Chronicle
    Mar 15, 2012
    67
    Young & Old proves it can still make shimmering beach pop even while anchored to the shore.
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  3. 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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