Youth Novels
by Lykke Li
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 64 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 64
  3. Negative: 6 out of 64

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  1. jotaeseche
    Aug 11, 2014
    10
    As childish as it appears to be, this work explodes sensitivity and vulnerability, while showing great diversity and personality at its own. A fantastic debut that leaves clear what Lykke Li's true and most profound intentions are: start, and stay.
  2. oscarL.
    Oct 8, 2008
    8
    Her voice is so sweet it makes your spine tingle. Her beats are original yet unique for a "pop" artist. watch this space.
  3. DejanS.
    Aug 20, 2008
    8
    Amazing voice and sugar pop songs! She is a future!
  4. JeffW.
    Oct 1, 2008
    8
    Great Vocals. Beautiful Music.
  5. IgorB.
    Aug 29, 2008
    4
    I don 't see what's all the fuss about this record? It manages to accomplish something rare in this kind of music - boredom. Hold on to your St.Etienne and Annie records.
  6. xoxchyeahxox
    Mar 27, 2011
    9
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#81 Most Shared Album of 2008

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Drowned In Sound
    80
    Youth Novels is a twinkle-toed debut that dares to suggest what others can only make tediously plain, and leaves us in the rarely-enjoyed position of actually wanting more.
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  2. musicOMH.com
    70
    As things stand, a lot of people are going to fall in love with this new young talent, and her ambitious and creative debut. But Lykke Li is likely to stay a cult curiosity for now.
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  3. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    The lyrics lack focus at times but this is a winning debut.
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