Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Jan 21, 2014
    80
    Like any growth spurt, Age contains the obligatory awkward phases, like the reggae-inflected Afterparty. But the Hidden Cameras have always taken risks, and this time the payoffs are much bigger.
  2. Jan 27, 2014
    70
    Gibb continues his experimental combinations of genres and sounds while ambitiously weaving them into an album with a story about growing up, resulting in something flawed yet consistently captivating.
  3. 70
    Mournful, moving and minor key, Age suggests The Hidden Cameras’ defiant sexual politics are still vital.
  4. Jan 21, 2014
    70
    Accomplished and polished, if a little slight compared to its predecessors, AGE doesn't quite equal the consistency of The Smell Of Our Own or Awoo but is, nonetheless, a welcome return for one of this century's finest songwriting collectives.
  5. Jan 21, 2014
    70
    The record is much more interested in problems than problem-solving, and that's what marks its maturity.
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Jan 31, 2014
    9
    Always in flux, constantly challenging themselves, but always staying true to their roots, The Hidden Cameras' newest release shows us aAlways in flux, constantly challenging themselves, but always staying true to their roots, The Hidden Cameras' newest release shows us a slightly darker and more serious side of the band. AGE is the first great album of 2014. Full Review »
  2. Jan 23, 2014
    6
    None of the songs are bad, and several are pretty catchy. It is better than the records of many indie-pop bands out there. Not really an albumNone of the songs are bad, and several are pretty catchy. It is better than the records of many indie-pop bands out there. Not really an album to listen to over again, but I will probably listen to one or two of the songs again. Full Review »