Joyland
by Trust
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. The Guardian
    Apr 3, 2014
    60
    Trust's songs are often strong, though, and work best when Alfons manipulates his vocals towards higher pitches, allowing his melodies to shine and the music to stand out from the synth-pop crowd.
  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Mar 7, 2014
    60
    In the absence, though, of the gritty murk of TRST and the intimations of a world of malformed sonic objects outside the techno-primitive beat, there’s a quality of the streamlined on Joyland that calls out for irritation.
  3. Pretty Much Amazing
    Mar 4, 2014
    58
    A record that’s all too often content with mediocrity even though its finest moments reveal just how close it came to greatness.

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. hmkkbjs
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    He is taking the Pop/Electronic music to the future, Joyland is a masterpiece.
  2. BloodyPenguin
    Dec 3, 2014
    9
    This is NOT TRST 2.0. It is more complex and smoother than the debut album. Joyland takes a few listens to take in the new, refined TrustThis is NOT TRST 2.0. It is more complex and smoother than the debut album. Joyland takes a few listens to take in the new, refined Trust sound. The extra time spent on Joyland is worth every second, as the reward is truly magical.… Full Review »
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