Palo Santo
by Years & Years
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Uncut
    Jul 5, 2018
    60
    Each track has been precision-tooled for playlist perfection but even here the sheer class of "Rendezvous" and "Karma" shine through. [Aug 2018, p.35]
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  2. Spin
    Jul 18, 2018
    50
    Beaty and bouncy but less meaty, Palo Santo is for now an unsatisfying follow-up to a terrific debut.

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#54 Most Discussed Album of 2018
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#67 Most Shared Album of 2018

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 185 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 157 out of 185
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 185
  3. Negative: 22 out of 185
  1. threepm
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    I was hesitant at first as I wasn't a huge fan of their second single from this album. However, I heard it out of context to the rest of theI was hesitant at first as I wasn't a huge fan of their second single from this album. However, I heard it out of context to the rest of the album. This album is a masterpiece in songwriting and lyrics. In a very very rare accomplishment their sophomore album is as good or perhaps even better and more mature than their debut album.

    Olly's voice has clearly grown and gotten stronger. The songwriting is A+ they are making music that they want to create. They are doing their own thing without tyring to copy or sound like anyone else but clearly influenced by many different artists from years past.    … Full Review »
  2. httml
    Jul 6, 2018
    10
    Pretty much flawless pop, a definite improvement over Communion! Olly's voice and lyrics have so much more depth this time around.
  3. frutiger75
    Jul 7, 2018
    10
    Sophomore slump nowhere to be found. Tracks developed sufficiently; execution is top-notch. Production is quite good, too.
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