• Record Label: Vice
  • Release Date: Feb 17, 2004
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    These blow-dried disco numbers are unmistakably well-toned. [18 Sep 2004, p.65]
  2. Uncut
    80
    Draws intelligently on its sources, revealing itself as more than mere pastiche. [Nov 2004, p.108]
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    These '80s-trash connoisseurs have everything electroclash lacks: full-bodied grooves, self-deprecating idiot grins, and--what's best--sax solos. [20 Feb 2004, p.66]
  4. Were its hooks not as strong, She's in Control would probably come across as mechanical and calculated, but its many bright spots elevate it above being just a shrewdly timed exercise in cultural re-appropriation.
  5. Sure, it's nothing that hasn't been done before.... Still, there's no denying that She's In Control is one helluva bad-ass, booty-shakin', funky-fresh party record.
  6. 70
    The best ’80s-revival funk made by white Canadian hip-hop kids since, like, ever.
  7. Planet
    70
    Much more than the sum of its pastiche. [#6, p.86]
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. KasonK
    Jan 7, 2005
    10
    DUSTED MAGAZINE i have one thing to say to you so read very closly... F*CK YOU there is several reasons your magazine is named dusted, one DUSTED MAGAZINE i have one thing to say to you so read very closly... F*CK YOU there is several reasons your magazine is named dusted, one because Nobodys ever heard of it, secondly because nobody cares for your poorly though out criticism , and lastly because your magazine collects a lot of dust because i never picked it up before nor will i ever. CHROMEO DONT LISTEN TO THESE FOOLS YOUR MUSIC IS AMAZING -fact- Full Review »
  2. JoelJ
    Dec 27, 2004
    9
    Yeah I agree with Sana M. Critics seem to rarely understand the delight one gets from something like this. "Yo, I'm in the studio - I Yeah I agree with Sana M. Critics seem to rarely understand the delight one gets from something like this. "Yo, I'm in the studio - I can't talk right now... no babe I can't tal... yo what?!? whatever..." (scratch scratch scratch) Full Review »
  3. MounirH
    Feb 23, 2004
    9
    Best thing since sliced bread!!!