Nocturne
by Wild Nothing
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. Mojo
    Dec 14, 2012
    60
    Tatum adds to the mix tropical pop textures, shimmery synth-pop gloss and twangy guitar solos that could melt hearts. [Oct 2012, p.88]
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  2. Q Magazine
    Dec 14, 2012
    60
    Nocturne hasn't shaken its overriding influences but Tatum gently pushes these songs beyond elegant pastiche. [Oct 2012, p.114]
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  3. Consequence
    Dec 14, 2012
    60
    Nocturne embodies one artist's sense of what pop used to be, so maybe the future will bring the perfect balance between his two albums, his ideal world.
  5. NOW Magazine
    Dec 14, 2012
    60
    Despite solid production, the pop appeal of Nocturne doesn't quite transcend its 80s influences as well as Gemini's joyous, rough-hewn charms did.
  6. The Boston Phoenix
    Dec 14, 2012
    50
    For the jaded among us, this is regressive and full of genre-contrivance.
  7. No Ripcord
    Dec 14, 2012
    50
    There is just too little here to distinguish Wild Nothing from the vast sea of mediocre 80s revivalists, all getting a kick on overhyped nostalgia.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 39
  3. Negative: 2 out of 39
  1. BENNEB
    May 16, 2013
    10
    Jack Tatum's latest work proves it all. Wild Nothing at it's best. A true improvement from Gemini. With their Shoegazing and Dream Pop sounds,Jack Tatum's latest work proves it all. Wild Nothing at it's best. A true improvement from Gemini. With their Shoegazing and Dream Pop sounds, it's colorful, sweet, blissful and fun. Get it now!… Full Review »
  2. Ricko
    Feb 8, 2021
    8
    Wild Nothing build on the sound of their excellent debut "gemini" by bringing more depth and life to their sound with a more consideredWild Nothing build on the sound of their excellent debut "gemini" by bringing more depth and life to their sound with a more considered production approach. The melodies are again here in abundance and the songs on "Nocturne" cement Jack Tatum's place as the early 2010's master of dream pop. He's made 2 of the best albums of that time. Like the debut, I'm reminded alot of the 80's (a blend of Smiths and Cure characteristics but fundamentally it all comes down to a shared ability to write incredible indie pop songs). It's packed with great songs so rather than pick out highlights just sit down with it for 3/4 of an hour and savour it.… Full Review »
  3. tricky-1
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    ''Nocturne'' is a triumph! ''Paradise'' is a shining light centerpiece, highlight of an album and so is ''This Chain Won't Break''.
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