Strict Joy
by The Swell Season
  • Record Label: Anti
  • Release Date: Oct 27, 2009
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  3. Negative: 4 out of 20

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

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  1. AllMusic
    90
    Strict Joy is a joy from start to finish, as few bands manage to mix intimacy and sweeping songcraft with such finesse.
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  2. Billboard.com
    82
    Strict Joy maintains the relatability and sincerity that made the soundtrack to "Once" so compellin
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  3. Rolling Stone
    70
    On Strict Joy, the duo deliver with their most dynamic set yet, with hot Irish soul segueing into energetic folk rock and dream-pop-touched balladry.
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