Black Light
by Groove Armada
  • Record Label: OM
  • Release Date: Mar 2, 2010
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. musicOMH.com
    60
    It's certainly nothing unfriendly, and none of it would sound out of place on the duo's traditional weekend slot at Lovebox.
  2. AllMusic
    60
    There's a clear focus to the record, too, virtually all of it centered on mainstream dance of the '80s hi-NRG synth pop variety.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    If anything, on the likes of ‘Warsaw’ and ‘Cards To Your Heart’, it gets too dark, but there’s enough funk in their trunk to ensure that the coffee table crowd won’t be too terrified.
  5. Mojo
    60
    They've never been subtle, but they're still highly effective. [Mar 2010, p.93]
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  6. NOW Magazine
    60
    Album highlight Paper Romance's pulsating, danceable track makes up for the tedious rock-bottom rock-out Look Me In The Eye Sister.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. jediboy
    Jun 6, 2011
    8
    A fresh, rich and varied offering. Paper Romance and History are definite hits which will keep the masses happy for a long time to come. DigA fresh, rich and varied offering. Paper Romance and History are definite hits which will keep the masses happy for a long time to come. Dig deeper, and check the album out from start to finish (a few times) and you'll quickly see a creative holistic showcase that I never knew was there. Great Job, kudos to all involved and hopefully more to follow.… Full Review »
  2. robjewitt
    Sep 13, 2021
    9
    Over a decade late, this is THE Groove Armada album I keep coming back to. The melancholic chords in Cards To Your Heart, I Won't Kneel, PaperOver a decade late, this is THE Groove Armada album I keep coming back to. The melancholic chords in Cards To Your Heart, I Won't Kneel, Paper Romance etc, combined with the emotive synths and rich textures evoke a response that pulls on the heart. The only 'duff' track is the one with Bryan Ferry… Full Review »
  3. andydavis69
    Sep 23, 2019
    4
    Fantastic original style album great session singers and some famous ones. I love you st. Saviour she's fantastic
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