Young Romance
by Roosevelt
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. AllMusic
    Oct 1, 2018
    70
    Although there's nothing groundbreaking on this album, Young Romance is warm and pleasant from start to finish, ideal for sun-kissed afternoons and carefree nights.
  2. Exclaim
    Oct 1, 2018
    70
    For all these hits, there are more than a few tracks that slide by without making an impression. While Lauber's work often transcends the sum of its competent if unremarkable parts, things can sound a bit rote and unimaginative when they don't.
  3. PopMatters
    Oct 8, 2018
    60
    On his sophomore LP Young Romance, Roosevelt, whose real name is Marius Lauber, never recaptures the effortless perfection of "Fever". But, he tries, and trying, for a producer-musician as gifted as Lauber, goes a long way.
  5. The 405
    Oct 4, 2018
    60
    In general, Young Romance is a record that wears its influences plainly on its pulsating sleeves. It may not astound you, but like a pleasant day by the pool, it’s more than pleasant enough to be worth it.
  6. The Observer (UK)
    Oct 1, 2018
    60
    Roosevelt’s is an airbrushed, off-kilter kind of pop, and while he still isn’t pushing the envelope, Young Romance is a pleasant enough listen.
  7. Clash Music
    Oct 1, 2018
    50
    Sadly, this lack of innovation seriously dampens those moments of electronic beauty.

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. rodneypjr
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Pure, simple and sweet synthpop/electronic music. One of my favorite pop albuns of 2018 so far.
    Closing track "Getaway" is a simple    Pure, simple and sweet synthpop/electronic music. One of my favorite pop albuns of 2018 so far.
    Closing track "Getaway" is a simple masterpiece, kinda reminds me of robyn/carly rae somehow. Dreaming of listening live. Great job!    … Full Review »
  2. m_sawyer
    Oct 16, 2018
    8
    'Young Romance' is not an immediate record like 'Roosevelt', but that's not a bad thing. It takes its time to find its legs, but once it does,'Young Romance' is not an immediate record like 'Roosevelt', but that's not a bad thing. It takes its time to find its legs, but once it does, it becomes this amazing summer album perfect for the outdoors, singing in the shower, running, walking in the sunset, falling in and out of love.… Full Review »
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