When We Stay Alive
by Poliça
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. No Ripcord
    Mar 2, 2020
    60
    When We Stay Alive at times unintentionally underscores that struggle through its weakest moments, but it also embraces the perseverance required to come out on the other side with a renewed sense of self. Poliça sound eager to take that next major step and embrace a fresh start, even if they don't seem to know exactly where to go from here.
  2. Uncut
    Jan 27, 2020
    60
    Revisits the kind of understated, politically slanted synth-pop that defined the Minnesota band's last two Trump-haunted albums. Nut Leaneagh also digs deeper on more hopeful, personal ruminations. [Mar 2020, p.35]
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  3. Q Magazine
    Jan 27, 2020
    60
    At times, Leaneagh and Ryan Olson, her co-conspirator, glance off power-balladry, but when they ditch the linear, Poliça find their true form. [Mar 2020, p.119]
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  5. The Observer (UK)
    Jan 27, 2020
    60
    With none of the material really cutting through the production wizardry, this is another triumph for texture over songwriting.
  6. Pitchfork
    Feb 4, 2020
    52
    For a record born from a second chance at life, When We Stay Alive sounds disenchanted with its own message.

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6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Masterlime
    Nov 4, 2020
    8
    super fresh! greatest mix of a vocalist & a producer ive heard in a long time
  2. Lajaleaa
    Mar 22, 2020
    7
    ( 72/100 )

    POLIÇA da un pequeño paso atrás en "When We Stay Alive" en donde decide suavizar y sensualizar las cosas. Su visión carece de    ( 72/100 )

    POLIÇA da un pequeño paso atrás en "When We Stay Alive" en donde decide suavizar y sensualizar las cosas. Su visión carece de fuerza y a pesar de tener un concepto solido y que logra explorar por 40 min, su estructura realmente también deja que desear. Hay poco atractivo, no hay intensidad y la sensibilidad que se presenta se nota poco necesaria. "When We Stay Alive" se puede disfrutar, pero más como una amena decoración para buenas conversaciones.
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    POLIÇA gives a little step back in "When We Stay Alive" where decides to smooth and sensualize things. Her vision lacks strength and even if she has a very clear musical concept that manages to explore for 40 min. it's structure leaves with a lot to expect. There is very little attractiveness, no intensity and the sensibility that is presented almost feels like it's not necessary. "When We Stay Alive" can be enjoyed, but more like a behind decoration for good conversations.    … Full Review »
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