Complètement Fou
by Yelle
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Paste Magazine
    Nov 6, 2014
    84
    That these tunes are complemented by some of the sexiest pop cooked up yet this year only adds to the heated vibe.
  2. AllMusic
    Nov 6, 2014
    80
    It is certainly their most well-rounded and diverse, one that adds some pop-machine savvy without losing any of the insouciant charm they've had to spare in the past.
  3. Exclaim
    Nov 6, 2014
    70
    Complètement Fou is filled to the brim with catchy electro-pop tracks about shaking your hips, going crazy and road trips.
  5. Austin Chronicle
    Nov 6, 2014
    67
    Lyrically, Complètement Fou--Completely Crazy--remains in the Frenchies' native tongue, but this third offering's primary language is pop.

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7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. Dennonyx
    Feb 18, 2015
    10
    Forget all the first cloying and depraved Yelle songs. Completement Fou shows a real growth of the group in the search of a "madness" that IForget all the first cloying and depraved Yelle songs. Completement Fou shows a real growth of the group in the search of a "madness" that I wouldn't call complete as the title of the album, but creative and artistically fresh. The first two songs are the most superficial but also the most catchy. The musical asymmetry of the piano notes is very intelligent and it induces the mixing of a rhythm in 3/4 even when it is actually in 4/4.
    The rest of the album is very sweet and conceptually eclectic with some tracks reminding of "Me" by Dev or "Heroine" by Little Boots, in a soft/electro developed to perfection that I'd call almost environmental.
    Interesting the two stylistic experiments used to "Nuit De Baise" (personally I liked most the first part than the second).
    The best and truly 'fou' track is the last, "Bouquet Final", where an outburst of uncontrollable emotions creates something touching and bubbly. One of the best songs I ever heard.

    Seductive, colorful, with a hint of sadness. One of the best synthpop albums of 2014.    … Full Review »
  2. Daellio
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Best album electro/pop album of all time. Yelle just has a way with words and beautiful, pop melodies. Everyone should listen to thisBest album electro/pop album of all time. Yelle just has a way with words and beautiful, pop melodies. Everyone should listen to this masterpiece and see them live.… Full Review »
  3. Rapunxel
    Sep 17, 2015
    9
    You don't necessarily need to understand what she sings, this is my favorite thing about Complètement Fou. It's not a boring album becauseYou don't necessarily need to understand what she sings, this is my favorite thing about Complètement Fou. It's not a boring album because it's sung in a language I don't speak. it's fun, lively and colorful. It makes me happy! I love all tracks, especially Ba$$in and Bouquet final.… Full Review »
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