Head Over Heels
by Chromeo
  • Record Label: WEA
  • Release Date: Jun 15, 2018
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. The Skinny
    Jun 15, 2018
    60
    It’s not perfect; a couple of the album’s feature spots from the likes of D.R.A.M. and Stefflon Don feel a little crowbarred-in, there's less of the punchiness that characterised the duo's early work, and the lounge-funk interlude of Right Back Home To You goes on for at least a minute too long. But when the pieces fall into place there aren’t many bands that exude this much ridiculous, filthy, party-starting energy.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Jun 15, 2018
    60
    That's not to say there aren't glorious passages on Head Over Heels. Listen to the long, climbing curve in the second round of backing vocals during the chorus of "Right Back Home to You;" the shimmering, too-brief melodic interlude in "Count Me Out," which is so rich it could serve as the basis for another song entirely; or the groove on "Slumming It," which is an impeccable riff on Chemise's "She Can't Love You." But these moments are fleeting, and there aren't enough of them to make you fall head over heels for this album.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Jun 15, 2018
    60
    Chromeo's formula is well-suited to producing unpretentious, likeable pop-funk; it's just too bad that it's never felt more like a formula than ever before.
  5. Pitchfork
    Jun 18, 2018
    57
    Head Over Heels might replace the duo’s trademark mannequin legs on the cover for their own, but these days such co-opting of realness is real meh. It’s genderfluid like a tech bro in a stunt romper drinking a Monster. The farce is strong with these ones.
  6. AllMusic
    Jul 17, 2018
    50
    At their best, Chromeo are a big, dumb party, the embodiment of guilty pleasure much like the cheesiest moments of the '80s hits they emulate. But a few choice songs, special guests, and Chromeo's studied arsenal of '80s signifiers can't keep Head Over Heels from growing tiresome, absent the hooks required to keep the party going.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. zvenero1
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    The album is great cover to cover. Although White Women had more memorable tracks like "Come Alive" and "Old 45s", Head Over Heels never has aThe album is great cover to cover. Although White Women had more memorable tracks like "Come Alive" and "Old 45s", Head Over Heels never has a dull moment and consistently brings the funk.… Full Review »
  2. jpegfantasy
    Jun 28, 2018
    7
    The first listen led my ears to believe that Chromeo had sold out for a safer, radio-friendly sound. Fortunately, after half a dozen plays,The first listen led my ears to believe that Chromeo had sold out for a safer, radio-friendly sound. Fortunately, after half a dozen plays, i'm hooked! The first two tracks, Must've Been and Don't Sleep, are duds, but once One Track Mind kicks in, the album really starts to shine. This isn't necessarily the duo's strongest songwriting, but the production and funk are on POINT! The last five tracks, especially the Bedroom Calling suite and Slumming It, are pure electro-funk perfection. Being a funk-lover and fellow Canadian, this duo seems to never let me down! I also strongly suggest you catch one of their live shows. "Funk forever, mother*******!"… Full Review »
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