What's It Like Over There?
by Circa Waves
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  1. Ricko
    May 22, 2020
    7
    A decent mix of pop and rock. Circa Waves have borrowed from a wide array of whats been on the radio over the last decade to create this album. There is alot worse you could listen to. Much of this album borrows from the Arctic Monkeys "AM" album and the style that set up but with Circa Waves the songs are more reliant on studio shine and without the edge, originality or genius of "AM".
  2. MelancholyHobbs
    May 6, 2019
    8
    Although it may be a significant departure from 'Different Creatures', this is by no means a bad thing. 'What's It Like Over There?' is a well rounded album that combines elements from different genres to create a beautifully textured masterpiece. It might not be for everyone, but what it is, is a fantastic pop record.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
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  1. AllMusic
    Apr 29, 2019
    70
    What's It Like Over There? sounds like Circa Waves are testing their longevity and aiming for a wider audience, and that's not a bad thing.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Apr 9, 2019
    40
    A sense of will-this-do? hangs over proceedings, from its terse 10-track running time to the soporific delivery. [Jun 2019, p.108]
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 8, 2019
    80
    For the most part, Circa Waves prefer to channel youthful disillusionment with an aggressive guitar line (bound to open up one or two moshpits) than any grand lyrical statement. They’re not trying to set the world to rights so much as offer fans an outlet for escapism. It’s refreshing.
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