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Don't Let the Kids Win
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81

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the Australian singer-songwriter was recorded in New Zealand with producer Ben Edwards.
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  • Record Label: Polyvinyl
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter, Alternative Country-Rock, Indie Folk
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Coming of Age
I gotta find myself a girl Who makes me wanna take on the world I gotta find myself a girl Who makes my straight toes curl See I had a life in my... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. DIY Magazine
    Oct 5, 2016
    80
    Don’t Let The Kids Win shines brightest for its clear, and charismatic narrative voice.
  2. Delusions of Adequacy
    Dec 21, 2016
    80
    Overall, this is sophisticated pop with a folky twist crowned by a heaven-sent voice.
  3. AllMusic
    Oct 5, 2016
    80
    Altogether, the album's palette and Jacklin's cracking, pensive delivery land her in a sphere with heavy-hitters such as Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen, with a touch of Lucinda Williams, making it a must for fans of thoughtful indie folk.
  4. The Guardian
    Oct 6, 2016
    80
    Don’t Let the Kids Win feels very much like one of those albums that will slowly creep into the affections of a large number of people; it’s that lovely.
  5. Under The Radar
    Nov 15, 2016
    80
    It's in examining her own life through different colored lenses that this album becomes something remarkable.
  6. The Line of Best Fit
    Oct 11, 2016
    75
    On Don’t Let The Kids Win, Jacklin proves herself to be an unlikely alt-country heroine, delivering an impressive, if at times understated, album that shows she has enough wit and wisdom to fill up a canyon or two.
  7. Clash Music
    Oct 5, 2016
    50
    As a whole the LP’s similar tempos and approach cause the whole thing to float by like a long-lost memory, nice when you’ve clasped on to it but soon it’ll be running through your fingers and out of sight.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Dizzybra
    May 29, 2017
    10
    Amazing album. One of the best aussie albums in years. Althought some of the lesser songs are fillerish. The peaks of the album are sublime.Amazing album. One of the best aussie albums in years. Althought some of the lesser songs are fillerish. The peaks of the album are sublime. "Pool Party", "Don't let the Kids Win" and "Leadlight" are definite highlights… Expand
  2. Sistermadly
    Jan 25, 2019
    9
    This is one of those albums that hits you between the eyes from an artist you have never heard of before. Lovely signing and country inspiredThis is one of those albums that hits you between the eyes from an artist you have never heard of before. Lovely signing and country inspired riffs, it sweeps you away until you have to listen to it everyday.. Here's hoping crushing her next album continues the greatness… Expand
  4. hugosocool
    Oct 14, 2016
    8
    This is the kind of album that makes you feel nostalgic about things you've never even experienced. Very soft and easy to listen to, overallThis is the kind of album that makes you feel nostalgic about things you've never even experienced. Very soft and easy to listen to, overall just a wonderful bunch of songs.… Expand

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