Matter
by St. Lucia
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jan 29, 2016
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Feb 5, 2016
    83
    Sure, Matter is boozy brunch music, but it’s probably the best brunch record ever made.
  2. Billboard.com
    Feb 5, 2016
    80
    St. Lucia's splendid synth-pop allure has instant pop catchiness, but Grobler's willingness to wear his lyrics' romantic motivations like a badge of honor gives Matter a thrilling extra jolt.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Feb 5, 2016
    60
    While Grobler's music often bursts with light, frivolous energy, this album has an undertone of dissatisfaction that's new.
  5. PopMatters
    Feb 16, 2016
    50
    It’s a shame that St. Lucia’s work is riddled by persistently criminal overproduction and weak moments.
  6. Exclaim
    Feb 12, 2016
    50
    There's relatively no atmosphere and groove this time around, and many of the songs seem forced, as if he's tried to ensure this one goes mainstream.
  7. Consequence
    Feb 5, 2016
    33
    The world Grobler crafts on Matter isn’t colored with the iridescent shades of blue from his early career; it is now a palate so bright and garish that it hurts the eyes.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. GamerMeioSangue
    Oct 2, 2021
    10
    Insanely energetic.

    It's a non-stop dance. Felt like my body was on fire through the whole album.
  2. Caliri
    Jan 11, 2017
    5
    Such a disappointing follow-up to When the Night, which might have been my favorite album of 2013. Matter sounds like a straight 80's popSuch a disappointing follow-up to When the Night, which might have been my favorite album of 2013. Matter sounds like a straight 80's pop album and lost the edginess, moodiness and urgency (think September) that made When the Night such a cool and unique listen. Home is the one song that comes close to recreating that experience, but I'm just not feeling it otherwise.… Full Review »
  3. SamuIndie
    Jun 3, 2016
    9
    I prefer "When the Night", but this one is so good, I can't undertsand the 59/100... Love this band, is like going back in the eighties withI prefer "When the Night", but this one is so good, I can't undertsand the 59/100... Love this band, is like going back in the eighties with songs like "Home" (from this album) or When the Night (from When The Night).… Full Review »
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