Something
by Chairlift
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
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  1. NOW Magazine
    Feb 2, 2012
    60
    On slick, feckless romance ballads like I Belong In Your Arms, that rooted-in-the-past sound can seem like empty nostalgia, but it blooms with freshness when used as a springboard for experimentation.
  2. The Guardian
    Jan 27, 2012
    60
    Caroline Polachek and Patrick Wimberly, now a duo following Aaron Pfenning's departure, are on to something beguiling with this third album.
  3. Paste Magazine
    Jan 24, 2012
    60
    Something is a generally enjoyable, but nonetheless generally unremarkable next step for the band.
  5. Uncut
    Jan 20, 2012
    40
    For the most part, tired melodies and banal lyrics make for a disappointing collection. [Feb 2012, p.83]
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. indiegirly
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    There is really something special about this album; very catchy synths and great lyrics sung by the wonderful Caroline Polachek. A veryThere is really something special about this album; very catchy synths and great lyrics sung by the wonderful Caroline Polachek. A very underrated album in my opinion.… Full Review »
  2. LuissDt
    May 10, 2022
    10
    With the recent release of Heartstopper I decided to listen to this album and well... Something is more than a good album, it is a surpriseWith the recent release of Heartstopper I decided to listen to this album and well... Something is more than a good album, it is a surprise with good songs with excellent lyrics… Full Review »
  3. ramona
    Oct 20, 2012
    8
    I didn
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