Caer
by Twin Shadow
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    May 7, 2018
    90
    Caer is a magnificent oasis of feeling and reflection, where self-doubt, confidence, love, and lust live so comfortably alongside one another.
  2. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 25, 2018
    80
    Caer shows that Twin Shadow’s limitless approach to pop suits him just fine.
  3. Q Magazine
    Apr 24, 2018
    80
    For every moment of immaculate pop, there's a moment of strangeness. [Jun 2018, p.116]
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  5. Under The Radar
    Apr 24, 2018
    80
    Twin Shadow is back in a major way and Caer represents one of his most diverse collections of recordings yet. [Mar-May 2018, p.61]
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  6. Drowned In Sound
    May 1, 2018
    70
    While Caer stumbles over artifice at the gate, Twin Shadow eventually rebuilds a vibrant pallet to unload actual confessions that other lonely listeners can relate to.

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. erolsabadosh
    May 1, 2018
    8
    Easily his best album since Forget. My favorite tracks are Saturdays, 18 Years, When You're Wrong, Littlest Things & Runaway. A niceEasily his best album since Forget. My favorite tracks are Saturdays, 18 Years, When You're Wrong, Littlest Things & Runaway. A nice compromise between his earlier sound and his more pop stuff.… Full Review »
  2. Jefu
    Apr 29, 2018
    7
    Standout Tracks: Little woman, Too many colors , Obvious people, Runaway
    This 13 track album was a pleasant surprise as I never listened to    Standout Tracks: Little woman, Too many colors , Obvious people, Runaway
    This 13 track album was a pleasant surprise as I never listened to Twin shadow before. You can hear the pop and rock influences in the sound, but sometimes that isn't the best thing as several tracks sound the same and overly poppy. There is songs that sound like young fathers, and frank ocean, but also have a unique sound. I recommend you listen.    … Full Review »
  3. bradniemeyer
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    Fantastic. Utterly beautiful at times. I think there is a little bit of meandering in the mid section but I think as a whole Caer reallyFantastic. Utterly beautiful at times. I think there is a little bit of meandering in the mid section but I think as a whole Caer really shines. Runaway, Saturdays, and Bombs Away are some highlights for me. I love TS’s work and I can’t wait to see what he does next.… Full Review »
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