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67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. Mar 18, 2014
    90
    Darlings is a record that feels simultaneously cerebral and carnal--and things don’t get much sexier than that.
  2. Mar 18, 2014
    80
    Darlings is enormously enjoyable but it is also familiar, sometimes overly so--comfortable in a way that implies Drew is content to rest on his impressive laurels.
  3. Mar 17, 2014
    80
    Darlings comes across as a more focused and decidedly more solo effort than its predecessor.
  4. Mar 19, 2014
    76
    You get a good sense of just what kind of man Drew is on Darlings, reconciling monogamy with promiscuity, Broken Social Scene’s cheap-seats bombast with love-seat confidentiality.
  5. Mar 17, 2014
    75
    While it lacks the raw, jubilant catharsis of a Broken Social Scene release, Darlings is both understated and refined, showcasing the many facets of Drew’s romantic songwriting.
  6. Uncut
    Mar 17, 2014
    70
    This is another uplifting, honest set. [Apr 2014, p.71]
  7. 70
    An admirably well-balanced attempt by Drew to really strike out on his own.
  8. Mar 17, 2014
    70
    Where Darlings shows growth and change is in Drew's fine-tuning of his illustrious sound.
  9. 67
    Darlings is very listenable and mostly fun--just don’t overthink it and keep the BSS comparisons to a minimum.
  10. May 14, 2014
    65
    Even with dusted-up cuts, Darlings nonetheless highlights Drew's divine ability to craft an eloquent ballad all by himself.
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Mar 18, 2014
    9
    Kevin Drew's paints a cool washed out picture with the tracks on this record. Not really a Broken Social Scene record, but that's not a badKevin Drew's paints a cool washed out picture with the tracks on this record. Not really a Broken Social Scene record, but that's not a bad thing. As a first true solo effort, Darlings succeeds in discovering life after BSS. Stand out tracks so far, Good Sex, You In You Were, And That's All I know. Full Review »