• 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. Negative: 1 out of 6
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  1. 83
    Sure, Matter is boozy brunch music, but it’s probably the best brunch record ever made.
  2. 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.
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

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

    It's a non-stop dance. Felt like my body was on fire through the whole album.
  2. 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. 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 »