WYWH
by The Concretes
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
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  1. Q Magazine
    Nov 4, 2010
    60
    The sleek return from Swedish indie-pop collective. [Dec. 2010, p. 104]
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  2. Paste Magazine
    Nov 9, 2010
    55
    WYWH is all about atmosphere, but it's an atmosphere that doesn't always leave an impression, which makes this album a very tentative step in the right direction.
  3. Under The Radar
    Nov 9, 2010
    50
    Smooth, saucy, and seducing it surely is. But still, with the name The Concretes, it's hard not to pine at least somewhat for that old melody-rich pop sound.
  5. Pitchfork
    Nov 9, 2010
    41
    To some extent, WYWH can get by on vibe, but really, a listener can do much better, even without going further back into the Concretes catalog.
  6. AllMusic
    Nov 17, 2010
    40
    While this isn't necessarily a bad idea on paper, the Concretes unfortunately forgo much of what made them an enjoyable listen in the process.
  7. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Nov 10, 2010
    40
    This is yet another album destined to become background music in a trendy clothing boutique. Sadly, I have a feeling it'll have more than one Concretes record there to keep it company.
  8. New Musical Express (NME)
    Nov 8, 2010
    40
    It's just that it all feels so pointless and half-arsed that it's impossible to muster more than an apathetic shrug in judgement.

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  1. germangirl
    Nov 10, 2010
    6
    My rediscovery, beautiful song from "The Concretes" and with I wish we'd never met. This swedish indie pop band started with 3 members '95,My rediscovery, beautiful song from "The Concretes" and with I wish we'd never met. This swedish indie pop band started with 3 members '95, now they're eight. Some voices say, why still indie pop from Sweden: I think there is always time for it.… Full Review »