Adore Life
by Savages
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Jan 22, 2016
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Jan 25, 2016
    60
    The questioning Adore is a slow Left Bank skulk, the Savages equivalent to a torch song, but Savages work best at speed.
  2. Spin
    Jan 22, 2016
    60
    Too often on tape, though, the album sags under its own weight.
  3. The A.V. Club
    Jan 22, 2016
    58
    It’s a shame that so much of the Savages album feels like a songwriting rut, because the record’s lone moment of transcendence, “Adore,” also stamps out a repeating coda at its end.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 66 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 66
  3. Negative: 3 out of 66
  1. interference
    Jan 27, 2016
    8
    Only possible "fault" would be that it could be a bit more diverse (IMO),
    but what a great album.
    At times it reminds me of Patti Smith in    Only possible "fault" would be that it could be a bit more diverse (IMO),
    but what a great album.
    At times it reminds me of Patti Smith in the best possible way.

    Jehnny/Camille is certainly one of the greatest voices in music at the moment.    … Full Review »
  2. tapo
    Feb 4, 2016
    9
    It's good to hear something that is real, with depth, purpose, and not just lyrical static. That's all too common. I love this album. It'sIt's good to hear something that is real, with depth, purpose, and not just lyrical static. That's all too common. I love this album. It's not perfect and it's disjointed in some areas but there is a vibe/flow that works. Ayse is a bad ass bass player. It's also good to note, there is no weak link in this band. All four are exceptional and deliver. TIWYG makes me want to run through a wall. In the best way...… Full Review »
  3. ArtRushmer
    Feb 4, 2016
    7
    Angry and raucous, the critical darlings are back, punching their way through themes of love and life. Takes a song or two to hit its stride,Angry and raucous, the critical darlings are back, punching their way through themes of love and life. Takes a song or two to hit its stride, and lyrically there are missteps, but looking back once the album is done, you cant help but feel recharged. Solid effort, there is potential for something explosive here...
    My Top Tracks: Adore, Slowing Down The World, Surrender    … Full Review »
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