Sweet Disarray
by Dan Croll
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Apr 1, 2014
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
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  1. mccerniglia
    Jul 1, 2014
    9
    After listening to this album i can happily say that Dan Croll is one of my favorite artists to date. This is one of the best debut albums i have ever heard. Aside from one song which i personally found boring i am utterly in love with Dan's music. Never have i found a composer who can truly put a smile on my face. I am addicted to Dan's uplifting music. And i need to mention that hisAfter listening to this album i can happily say that Dan Croll is one of my favorite artists to date. This is one of the best debut albums i have ever heard. Aside from one song which i personally found boring i am utterly in love with Dan's music. Never have i found a composer who can truly put a smile on my face. I am addicted to Dan's uplifting music. And i need to mention that his live music sounds almost identical to his prerecorded tapes, unlike most artists who sadly use a profuse amount of auto tune. How this album got the score that it did is beyond me. But what i do know is this, i am hooked on sweet disarray and i need more music from Dan Croll right now!… Expand
  2. mitchellolson
    Apr 22, 2014
    10
    Excellent, fresh sound. Just saw Dan Croll live last week in Pittsburgh, great show! It is such a pleasure when an artist can deliver album quality in a live setting. Look out for this guy, great talent! Plus, I got to meet him after the show!
  3. samueI
    Apr 23, 2014
    10
    This debut album is up amongst the best I've heard in a while, after seeing him live on three tours it's great to hear the finished studio recordings of the songs he's been playing on stage for the past year or so.
  4. andithompson
    Nov 13, 2016
    10
    One of the best albums I have ever listened too. A couple years after its release, it is still my go to album in the car. Very excited for album two. Make sure you check out the Deluxe version, its on another level.
  5. OrionMan
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    A stand out album in the mid-2010's pop scene that feels truly innovative even after almost 10 years, from the drums in Must Be Leaving, the solo in Always Like This and the bass-line in Only Ghost, truly inspiring production and lyrical composition especially as a first release. This album is one of few that I can say has no weak ends, each track flows together in a uniquely comprehensiveA stand out album in the mid-2010's pop scene that feels truly innovative even after almost 10 years, from the drums in Must Be Leaving, the solo in Always Like This and the bass-line in Only Ghost, truly inspiring production and lyrical composition especially as a first release. This album is one of few that I can say has no weak ends, each track flows together in a uniquely comprehensive way that keeps you interested while each track holds its own weight, a truly beautiful album that deserves nothing less than a 10.… Expand

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Consequence
    Apr 4, 2014
    33
    For someone who records under his own name and not that of a collective, Croll remains a mystery, a patchwork of influences content to blend in, not to stand out.
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  2. AllMusic
    Apr 1, 2014
    80
    In spite of the extremely high expectations, he has managed a pretty neat debut that will please fans who have been waiting since his early singles.
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  3. Under The Radar
    Mar 31, 2014
    40
    Cuts like "Must Be Leaving" and the purring "Wanna Know" are symptomatic of an earnest record that means and says absolutely nothing.
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