Wondrous Bughouse
by Youth Lagoon
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Q Magazine
    Apr 10, 2013
    60
    10 ready-made, slightly wonky theme tunes. [May 2013, p.113]
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  2. PopMatters
    Mar 11, 2013
    40
    Wondrous Bughouse doesn’t expand Youth Lagoon’s sound so much as pour neon-colored Kool-Aid onto it until it’s diluted to a point where it’s almost difficult to hold onto much of anything in these songs.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Mar 4, 2013
    40
    With both the humor and production style of his densely layered music remaining overwrought, Wondrous Bughouse leaves a distinct impression that it was a lot more fun to make than it is to listen to.

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 55
  3. Negative: 2 out of 55
  1. Nedloh94
    Mar 5, 2013
    9
    This is a gorgeously lush listen, but it takes patience and persistence. While The Year of Hibernation may have been more accessible, and hadThis is a gorgeously lush listen, but it takes patience and persistence. While The Year of Hibernation may have been more accessible, and had some organic moments that Wondrous Bughouse lacks, Powers' sophomore followup is a wholly rewarding listen that has stronger songwriting, better production, and a more realized sense of scope. There is room for improvement, but nevertheless, Trevor Powers has outdone himself this time around.… Full Review »
  2. Neilluj
    Mar 11, 2015
    8
    C'est, pour moi, un album incontournable de l'année 2013. Trevor Powers présente un album étrange, empreint d'un certain surréalisme. CetteC'est, pour moi, un album incontournable de l'année 2013. Trevor Powers présente un album étrange, empreint d'un certain surréalisme. Cette œuvre présente plusieurs éléments hors de l'ordinaire en commençant par la grande qualité du mix psycho-ambiant des compositions. C'est un tour de force. Âgé de seulement 23années, Powers agence les 10 chansons de l'album avec une expertise accomplie. Cette notion fortifie l'album et créer une unité extravagante et déjantée. En autres mots, l'album mérite d'être écouté dans son ensemble dans le but d'en tirer l'essence des compositions dans son entièreté. Powers ajoute sa voix febrile aux textes porteurs de rêve, de thématiques religieuses et d'une certaine innocence: « The water talks to me – It teaches me to swim. - Watching myself bathe- without never going in. – The currents sings to me - in crowning harmony. - A reel without film - To watch is not to see» (The Bath). Certaines sonorité sont dans la même ligné que DeerHunter ou même Tame Impala. Le tour de force de Powers aura été de laisser de l'espace aux textes alors que les procédés musicaux de Wondrous Bughouse occasionnent de lourdes mélodies ainsi que de pesantes ambiances.… Full Review »
  3. Blurbtwndalines
    May 15, 2013
    9
    A beautifully haunting head-phones album that sounds just as good blaring from your speakers. The songs are more diverse and varied from YouthA beautifully haunting head-phones album that sounds just as good blaring from your speakers. The songs are more diverse and varied from Youth Lagoon's debut, and offer far more enjoyable listening experiences. It may not be as approachable or tuneful, but the instrumentation is more robust and full-sounding and the lyrical content expands to provide some thought provoking tracks. It's a wonderful album that makes a strong case as one of 2013's best… Full Review »
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