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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 140 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release from the brother duo of Guy and Howard Lawrence features guest appearances from Kwabs, Lion Babe, Lorde, Miguel, Nao, Gregory Porter, Jordan Rakei, Brendan Reilly, Sam Smith, and The Weeknd]
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Magnets
Never really felt bad about it As we drank deep from a lie Cause I felt melting magnets babe The second I saw you through half-shut eyes Smoke and... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 24
  2. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Sep 25, 2015
    91
    With even more glossy production than Settle, Caracal is high-quality Top 40 material.
  2. Sep 18, 2015
    80
    Big and bold with smart production touches and melodies to match, this is an album destined for stadiums.
  3. Sep 25, 2015
    80
    What Disclosure have done really well here is kept with the style that has rightly made them huge, honing their songwriting skills further in conjunction with a group of very well chosen collaborators. Caracal, then, passes the test.
  4. Sep 25, 2015
    70
    These are heftier tracks that, because of their added weight, move slower; and like any collection of thematically linked subwoofer-challenging, chart-charting songs, some feel a little Skyped-in--or at least tailored a little too much to their guiding spotlights.
  5. Sep 30, 2015
    60
    Caracal is consistently good but also feels manicured and safe.
  6. Sep 24, 2015
    60
    In their bid to become suave and seductive, they sacrifice the energy and rapturous pop hooks of their debut: apart from the heady live favourite Bang That, there are no surprises, no risks.
  7. Sep 22, 2015
    40
    The Lawrence bros do pull some new tricks on Caracal. But the album marks the end of Disclosure as a band, and the beginning of Disclosure as a hit-dispensing enterprise that manufactures durable, no-stain, easy-to-clean products to please every audience.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don'tHello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 10
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  2. Oct 23, 2015
    10
    Not surprised. Disclosure has created their sophomore album, and it was better than Settle, although both albums are unique at their ownNot surprised. Disclosure has created their sophomore album, and it was better than Settle, although both albums are unique at their own style. Disclosure has done it again. Expand
  3. Oct 27, 2015
    10
    if Caracal outside Disclosure debut album had risen sure the rate of criticism. Good lyrics, good beats, good bass etc,What is wrong with theif Caracal outside Disclosure debut album had risen sure the rate of criticism. Good lyrics, good beats, good bass etc,What is wrong with the album??, caracal is not settle understand once!, Caracal was an album of experimentation and evolution, the next album will be as good as settle, or maybe better!
    the humble opinion of a fanboy
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  4. Jul 6, 2016
    9
    Overall this album is a great. Lots of awesome electronic pop tunes and awesome vocalists.
    My only issue is that the songs sound very similar
    Overall this album is a great. Lots of awesome electronic pop tunes and awesome vocalists.
    My only issue is that the songs sound very similar and towards the end of the album ( I own the deluxe version ) it does run a little long. But overall it's a really good album.
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  5. Oct 1, 2015
    8
    After 'Settle', the expectations were on the roof for the Lawrence brothers to create another brilliant and groundbreaking album... 'Caracal'After 'Settle', the expectations were on the roof for the Lawrence brothers to create another brilliant and groundbreaking album... 'Caracal' doesn't quite meet that expectations, because lets face it, Disclosures debut album was a beautiful masterpiece!!
    Having said that, I still have enjoyed tremendously listening to this new album! The brothers do a great job playing to the guests strengths, showing off the prowess and understated brilliance of Kwabs, Lorde and Miguel, and introduce the big audiences to newcomers LION BABE and Nao.
    The biggest stars Sam Smith and The Weeknd don't amaze me particularly, but their songs will step right into all the Tops and take Disclosure to broader audiences.

    To conclude: Caracal falls far from Settle, but still plays to my heart!
    7.5/10
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  6. Aug 9, 2016
    7
    7.57.5
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  7. Oct 1, 2015
    6
    They have so much potential to push the boudries and but they alwys fail to impress. They do have some good songs on this album and some greatThey have so much potential to push the boudries and but they alwys fail to impress. They do have some good songs on this album and some great voices singing for them, but the redundency of the production is underwhelming. It doesn't make a very big statement and it is extreamly repetitive. Expand

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