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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 115 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length studio release for the British indie pop band led by Dan Smith was produced with Mark Crew.
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  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Electronic, New Wave/Post-Punk Revival
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Good Grief
So, what would you little maniacs like to do first? Watching through my fingers Watching through my fingers Shut my eyes and count to ten It goes... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Sep 8, 2016
    80
    Guitars feature more heavily than on the debut album, further blurring the line between Bastille and fellow over-thinkers Coldplay, but Bastille have the edge in terms of unfeigned emotionalism.
  2. Q Magazine
    Sep 8, 2016
    80
    Wild World is the right album at the right moment. [Oct 2016, p.112]
  3. Sep 12, 2016
    80
    Wild World proves that Bastille can build on their success with style. They're the kind of band that sounds better as they get bigger, and their thoughtful lyrics, jaunty melodies, and huge choruses could fill a Coldplay-shaped hole in listeners' hearts.
  4. 75
    While Bastille’s expansion of influences is admirable, the whole album runs more than an hour in length and the sonic whiplash can be tiring. It’s cool they’re trying on many different styles, but truly killer albums have laser-sharp focus.
  5. Sep 9, 2016
    70
    Ultimately, Bastille’s second LP is a more than worthy follow-up, one that throws up a few interesting surprises along the way.
  6. Sep 12, 2016
    60
    Wild World is too wholesome to generate real thrills.
  7. Sep 14, 2016
    50
    Bastille is only two full-length LPs into its career, and in that time its world has gotten bigger. It’s a shame that it hasn’t gotten any wilder.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Negative: 2 out of 26
  1. Sep 12, 2016
    10
    I've been listening to Bastille's music since the beginning of their career so I had confidence they'd be able to make another hit likeI've been listening to Bastille's music since the beginning of their career so I had confidence they'd be able to make another hit like "Pompeii", but this new album... Wild World just f—ing blew my mind to bits! All the 19 songs here are nothing but beautiful and tantalizingly poetic. Production was handled to perfection and the songwriting was GODLY! it's like they have produced an album full of "Pompeiis". I couldn't be any less grateful for that... Indeed, it was a money well-spent. Expand
  2. Nov 25, 2021
    10
    I love the concept behind this album and how the tracks have movies quotes and stuff like that, its bloody genius
  3. Jun 18, 2017
    10
    a beautiful work of art that defines what it means to be human in this 'wild, wild world', bastille's wild world is one of the best albumsa beautiful work of art that defines what it means to be human in this 'wild, wild world', bastille's wild world is one of the best albums released in 2016. lead singer dan smith's stunning vocals paired with the production and instruments, especially the addition of guitars (which were not present in the previous album), makes this album uniquely bastille while still differentiating itself from their first album 'bad blood'. a modern masterpiece. Expand
  4. Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Bastille does not disappoint with their sophomore album; each track contains its own contribution to a cohesive underlying story line. WhilstBastille does not disappoint with their sophomore album; each track contains its own contribution to a cohesive underlying story line. Whilst experiencing with newer sounds (heavier rock guitars, hip-hop productions, embedded movie quotes), Bastille still reassures their old time fans that they're still the band with the biggest digital hit of 2013 in the UK. Expand
  5. Feb 26, 2017
    9
    You grow to love it the more and more you listen to it, it can be very daunting to listen to at first. Overall it all sticks with you becauseYou grow to love it the more and more you listen to it, it can be very daunting to listen to at first. Overall it all sticks with you because the style is just so different. Dan Smith did cram a bit much into the album, but every once and awhile it's nice to be stuffed by rhythms of a cruddy world. Expand
  6. Sep 9, 2016
    9
    I'm not a habitual listener of Bastille. Before this album I loved maybe 1-3 songs by them, but this album is absolutely fantastic! I wasI'm not a habitual listener of Bastille. Before this album I loved maybe 1-3 songs by them, but this album is absolutely fantastic! I was blown away at how amazing this album is. I starred 8 of the 19 songs on Spotify, and enjoyed the 11 others. There isn't a bad song on the album. Give it a listen, and if you're a Bastille fan...well you're in for a real f*$%in treat! Expand
  7. Apr 24, 2017
    0
    Really big fan of their last album but this is just ..... no no no no.................................................................................

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