New Glow
by Matt and Kim
  • Record Label: Harvest
  • Release Date: Apr 7, 2015
User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 5 out of 15
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  1. Mab_987
    Apr 16, 2015
    5
    Unfortunately M&K took a major nosedive here, succumbing to obnoxiously repetitive lyrics, a trashier less likable personality, and bad trap beats. There's a flash of evolution here & there, but not enough to make the album worthwhile outside of curious fans.

    (For a longer, more in-depth review, look up "Spin It! Reviews" on YouTube.)

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Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Apr 28, 2015
    60
    New Glow has its moments, but you won't find it on many EOTY lists.
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  2. NOW Magazine
    Apr 23, 2015
    40
    Their fifth album, which is all hyperactive synth melodies and shrill sing-shouting in classic Matt and Kim style, sounds like it was smothered in thick syrup, drowned in glitter and then levelled out with soul-sucking effects for good measure.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Apr 14, 2015
    46
    New Glow may be Matt & Kim’s most polished album, but their songwriting has never been more amateurish.
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