Cavalier Youth
by You Me at Six
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. Q Magazine
    Feb 14, 2014
    80
    A major breakthrough beckons. [Mar 2014, p.120]
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  2. Kerrang!
    Jan 28, 2014
    80
    It's the sound of an already good band driving themselves to become greater, determined to not only maintain their impressive momentum, but also to head beyond where they've already been. [18 Jan 2014, p.52]
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  3. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Jan 28, 2014
    80
    Whereas Sinners... felt transitional, Cavalier Youth feels thorough; these tracks are freshly waxed and radio-ready.
  5. Sputnikmusic
    Jan 28, 2014
    64
    It is only Avron's aforementioned huge-sounding production which separates You Me At Six from hundreds of similar bands, meaning that Cavalier Youth is neither cavalier, nor youthful enough to take them to the next level.
  6. Alternative Press
    Feb 6, 2014
    60
    They’re ultimately relatable and endearing enough, even though the most jaded of listeners will still roll their eyes at the smarmy nostalgia (“Too Young To Feel This Old”) and new-era YOLO sentimentality.
  7. DIY Magazine
    Jan 28, 2014
    60
    These huge, glorious, shining songs--are a step in the right direction.
  8. The Guardian
    Jan 28, 2014
    60
    The album is consistently tuneful, yet also pile-driving and monolithic.
  9. AllMusic
    Feb 5, 2014
    50
    It's unsurprising that this album is filled to the brim of arena-sized singalong choruses--which will undoubtedly be sung to the rafters by delirious teenage fans--but unfortunately, they sound all too familiar.
  10. The Observer (UK)
    Jan 28, 2014
    20
    Their fourth album, all formulaic riffs, festival-friendly choruses and timeworn sentiments (Too Young to Feel This Old, Be Who You Are), is corporate alt-rock at its most pedestrian.

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6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. Radiosight
    Oct 11, 2014
    6
    Despite heralding a heavy, interesting sound, "Cavalier Youth" is arguably the worst album You Me At Six have released yet, its dull,Despite heralding a heavy, interesting sound, "Cavalier Youth" is arguably the worst album You Me At Six have released yet, its dull, forgettable lyrics and complete lack of direction almost makes it a pain to listen to.… Full Review »
  2. nathanm95
    Jan 29, 2014
    9
    YMAS have delivered an amazing new album full with great songs. it is quite a different album then their previous works most notable sinnersYMAS have delivered an amazing new album full with great songs. it is quite a different album then their previous works most notable sinners never sleep was a lot heavier album but cavalier youth does have some big rock songs like room to breathe and lived a lie. The only downside IMO is that the songs aren't that varied in tone when compared with older albums.… Full Review »
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