Castles
by Lissie
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Mar 23, 2018
    80
    Artfully curated references see her picking and choosing from the best.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Mar 23, 2018
    80
    Castles moves from darkness to hope, and ends not with a conclusion, but possibilities.
  3. AllMusic
    Mar 23, 2018
    70
    Castles exists in a bit of a netherworld--it's commercial yet idiosyncratic, classic in its structure yet contemporary in its sound-but that's also it's a quietly compelling record, revealing an artist who is starting to hit her stride.

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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. InHiding
    Aug 9, 2018
    0
    This is what happens to (unfortunately) not-so-intelligent musicians when they become popular. The same thing happened to Seal. A few goodThis is what happens to (unfortunately) not-so-intelligent musicians when they become popular. The same thing happened to Seal. A few good songs and after that a total meltdown (which is most definitely based on some worthless internal "logic"). The songs are boring beyond belief. Not one good idea on this album. Even you (the reader) can write a better album.… Full Review »
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