Do You Wonder About Me?
by Diet Cig
Metascore
71

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
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  1. DIY Magazine
    Aug 17, 2020
    80
    Poignant, refined and still packed with relatable energy, the duo feel even more confident second time around.
  2. AllMusic
    Apr 30, 2020
    80
    Do You Wonder About Me? is superior ear candy that won't hurt your intellectual teeth, and a more than worthy follow-up to 2017's fine Swear I'm Good At This.
  3. The Line of Best Fit
    Apr 30, 2020
    80
    Self-doubt and anxiety still flow through the veins of the record, albeit quieter and much more introspective, but this time it’s darker, and more matured. A vital record of universal emotions that makes the current global mantra of “we’re all in this together” feel just that bit more believable.
  5. Clash Music
    Apr 29, 2020
    80
    No two songs are the same - each one brings something new and tells a melodramatic story to the album. There’s a good mix of more punchy tunes and sweeter tracks, making it a well-rounded record that's been worth the wait.
  6. Exclaim
    Apr 29, 2020
    80
    Honest, clever and lively, Diet Cig's second record is a great juxtaposition: working through embarrassment and shame all while bouncing off the walls to the sound of sugary, cheery indie-punk. Do You Wonder About Me? turns worry and uncertainty into a celebration of being human.
  7. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 29, 2020
    80
    Diet Cig have retained the fast-biting wit that made ‘Swear I’m Good At This’ such a compelling prospect, but here there’s far more depth.
  8. musicOMH.com
    May 8, 2020
    70
    Clocking in at under 25 minutes, Do You Wonder About Me? is just shy of feeling like a fully-fleshed project. But with bags of potential, it’s an album that makes you excited to see what self-confessed “slop pop” exponents Diet Cig choose to do next.
  9. Under The Radar
    May 5, 2020
    70
    Do You Wonder About Me? isn’t quite the front-to-back killer album Diet Cig feels capable of, but it is absolutely a step forward for the duo. They sound more confident than ever, and give some enticing hints as to where their sound could go next.
  10. Uncut
    Apr 29, 2020
    70
    The results move their sound on significantly. The radical honesty of the lyrics is key. [Jun 2020, p.29]
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  11. Paste Magazine
    Apr 29, 2020
    70
    Diet Cig are growing and changing right in front of us—they’re still all the bands they’ve ever been—and proving that their journey is one worth following.

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Chris182
    Apr 26, 2021
    7
    I(6.5/10) loved this album... when it came out. Now that i sat with it for over 1 year i have to admit that a lot of its flaws have madeI(6.5/10) loved this album... when it came out. Now that i sat with it for over 1 year i have to admit that a lot of its flaws have made themselves noticeable. The lyrics tend to be pretty cringe but it is all made up for since Alex has such a nice voice. Noah's drums are the most overlooked thing about this band since he delivers great drumbeats on every track.
    Best Songs: Who Are You?, Thriving, Worth the Wait, Broken Body
    Worst Songs: Priority Mail, Makeout (Interlude), Night Terrors (Reprise)    … Full Review »
  2. Lajaleaa
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    ( 77/100 )

    Diet Cig es una banda muy nueva con un sentido musical promedio. No solo no hay anda nuevo en su música, sino que tocan con una    ( 77/100 )

    Diet Cig es una banda muy nueva con un sentido musical promedio. No solo no hay anda nuevo en su música, sino que tocan con una formula de Rock popular y breve que anula cualquier discurso o intención instrumental que podría ser de valor. Sin embargo, hay cierta contemporaneidad en el cliché de su Rock Alternativo que los hace sentir que todavía no se ha reciclado lo suficiente y, sinceramente, ellos no tocan mal ese cliché. Aún con su sensibilidad y su narrativa musical, si este álbum está destinado a ser invisible, tardará para que suceda. Producido por, Christopher Daly, Diet Cig son Alex Luciano y Noah Bowman que presentan "Do You Wonder About Me?".
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    Diet Cig is a very new band with an average musical sense. There's not just nothing new in their music, but they also play with a popular and brief Rock formula that nullifies any speech or instrumental intention of value. Nevertheless, there is certain contemporaneity in their Alternative Rock cliche that makes them feel like it hasn't been recycled enough and, sincerely, they don't play wrong than cliche. Yet, with their sensibility and the musical narrative, if this album is destined to be invisible, it will last until that happens. Produced by Christopher Daly, Diet Cig are Alex Luciano and Noah Bowman presenting "Do You Wonder About Me?".    … Full Review »
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