Seventeen Going Under
by Sam Fender
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 54
  3. Negative: 3 out of 54
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  1. ray32
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Love the composition of the instruments! I enjoyed the album just like his debut one!
  2. MKUltra7
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    This is an instant Classic by Sam Fender. He's one of the most talented artists in Britain right now.
  3. Rocksea
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    I'm new to rock (I listen more to pop, pop punk, a bit of rap, and theater songs), but this album is just out of this world. Perfect songwriting, almost perfect production, and the stories each song tells just slap. This album, as Fender aimed, does enlighten and open the eys of a seventeen-year-old to the world at large. But even for the adults who've seen (most of) it all, this albumI'm new to rock (I listen more to pop, pop punk, a bit of rap, and theater songs), but this album is just out of this world. Perfect songwriting, almost perfect production, and the stories each song tells just slap. This album, as Fender aimed, does enlighten and open the eys of a seventeen-year-old to the world at large. But even for the adults who've seen (most of) it all, this album is likely to evoke past memories and nostalgia.

    And please, listen to 'The Dying Light.' No cap, one of the most well-written songs ever.    … Expand
  4. alexmcaleer
    Oct 29, 2021
    8
    Sam Fender is quickly becoming one of the best UK artists at the moment, this album does not disappoint with a good balance of deeper tracks and more uplifting melodies. For me, this was not quite as good as Hypersonic Missiles (but I am slightly biased as that is one of my favourite albums of all time). A couple of my very few complaints are that it was slightly too long and most of theSam Fender is quickly becoming one of the best UK artists at the moment, this album does not disappoint with a good balance of deeper tracks and more uplifting melodies. For me, this was not quite as good as Hypersonic Missiles (but I am slightly biased as that is one of my favourite albums of all time). A couple of my very few complaints are that it was slightly too long and most of the better tracks had already been released as singles but great album nonetheless.

    Favourite tracks: "Seventeen Going Under", "Spit of You", "Pretending That You're Dead" and "Getting Started"    … Expand
  5. Menios
    Oct 29, 2021
    9
    An absolutely amazing album by Sam Fender. It completely encapsulates the problems young people and the working-class face in current Britain.
  6. plebtunes
    Oct 25, 2021
    8
    This album is a snapshot of Sam Fender's life in North Shields at the age of seventeen; with references to working class struggles as well as personal insecurities. Whilst this album has some great moments with the phenomenal "Spit Of You", it does turn rather dull during the second-half. I'd probably need some more time with it. However, Sam Fender is definitely an artist to look out for:This album is a snapshot of Sam Fender's life in North Shields at the age of seventeen; with references to working class struggles as well as personal insecurities. Whilst this album has some great moments with the phenomenal "Spit Of You", it does turn rather dull during the second-half. I'd probably need some more time with it. However, Sam Fender is definitely an artist to look out for: he's very self-aware and paints his insecurities so vividly that they resonate with yours.… Expand
  7. cmrock456
    Oct 20, 2021
    10
    Easily one of the best rock albums in years!
    Sam has made a masterpiece and that’s saying a lot in this day and age.
  8. KMcGee
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    Incredible, Fender deserves way more recognition. This album is quite possibly my favorite of 2021, so heart-felt and honest. Get you down is also one of my favorite songs of the year. This is a great evolution from Hypersonic Missiles (which I also love btw).
  9. cinnamongirl97
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    I wish Sam Fender got the same recognition as overrated mediocre singers like H*rry Styl*s. Sam is a great song-writer who writes about so many different topics, brings awareness to social issues. He makes ART. I enjoyed this album even more than his debut, he keeps improving himself. Love you Sam!
  10. ShinyV
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    I truly believe that Sam has a "Born to Run" level album in him, and if what he's given us in the very best bits of this album are any indication, and if he continues to make a B-line towards his true potential, his next could be one of the greatest rock albums in modern history. This album, however, would still be up there. As an aside, it's a shame that Angel in Lothian didn't make theI truly believe that Sam has a "Born to Run" level album in him, and if what he's given us in the very best bits of this album are any indication, and if he continues to make a B-line towards his true potential, his next could be one of the greatest rock albums in modern history. This album, however, would still be up there. As an aside, it's a shame that Angel in Lothian didn't make the standard edition. It may be one of the best songs he'll ever write and anyone who holds that it's his best song yet will hear no argument from me. It should be a concert staple for decades to come.… Expand
  11. omateusm
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    More mature and cohesive than the first album. Sam deserves more recognition.
  12. Jhos
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    Sam Fender traz nesses novo trabalho mais do que esperávamos, ele consegue sempre nos surpreender com seu talento. O álbum tá ótimo, a evolução das faixas são incríveis, com certeza eu iria em uma apresentação ao vivo se não morasse tão longe.
  13. Jungstir
    Oct 8, 2021
    9
    Go Sam Go. Born out of a rough childhood and a winner of the Brits Critics Choice Awards musician, and actor released a couple of albums Dead Boys and Hypersonic Missiles probably best known for the FIFA song Play God. Vocals remind me of Brandon Flowers of the Killers at very tight band and then there is the glorious Sax mixed with much of his music with a surprising and welcome politicalGo Sam Go. Born out of a rough childhood and a winner of the Brits Critics Choice Awards musician, and actor released a couple of albums Dead Boys and Hypersonic Missiles probably best known for the FIFA song Play God. Vocals remind me of Brandon Flowers of the Killers at very tight band and then there is the glorious Sax mixed with much of his music with a surprising and welcome political bent.
    His latest effort Seventeen Going Under you will want to add to your collection or streaming service. Enjoy I did thoroughly!    … Expand

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83

Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. musicOMH.com
    Nov 24, 2021
    90
    Seventeen Going Under is powerful, essential stuff, a coming of age album that speaks to the human experience in the here and now. Its creator is absolutely the real deal.
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  2. PopMatters
    Oct 22, 2021
    90
    His thoughtful truisms and sonorous songwriting arm them with the required soundtrack. To quote the man who started it all, “The great challenge of adulthood is holding onto your idealism after you lose your innocence.” No one has risen to this challenge with such success, humility, and brilliance as has Sam Fender.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Oct 13, 2021
    66
    While Seventeen Going Under excels when Fender looks inward, the intimacy is disrupted by scattered political musings.
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