Crystal Fighters - Cave Rave
Critic Score
Based on 11 reviews
2013 Ratings: #962 / 1115
User Score
Based on 44 ratings
Liked by 1 person
May 27, 2013 / Release Date
LP / Format
Atlantic / Label
Indie Pop / Genre
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CRITIC REVIEWS

85
The Line of Best Fit

From start to finish, it’s a delirious pleasure, even if there’s a weak moment or slip in quality, you’re blind to it as their knack for eternal happiness and glorious melodies distract you.

70
musicOMH

Had Crystal Fighters not taken their foot of the pedal towards the end, Cave Rave could have been their breakthrough album. Instead, it’s just a very good one.

70
AllMusic

Overall, these songs are a fine reintroduction to a band that has worked hard to emphasize its strengths and come up with new ones.

70
Consequence of Sound

Cave Rave serves as proof that staying true to your roots can not only pay off, but also be a hell of a good time.

70
The 405

'Cave Rave' is more of the same from the band; it is not an album of fierce innovation, but a perfect companion for sizzling meat and endless sunsets.

70
DIY

'Cave Rave' is outlandish, silly, summery and as brilliant as its title

50
NME

Their second album, like their first, halfheartedly dabbles in Balearic folk, but this time out, the New Age bullshit is well and truly front and centre.

RichardsH
78

Surprisingly enjoyable. The album is filled with loads of fun and enjoyable songs which is just what you expect from this sort of able but you don’t always get it

Panda
60

While their first release had some good innovative approaches, "Cave Rave" is just a monotonous and disturbing Latin-Pop Mash

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Track List

  1. Wave
  2. LA Calling
  3. You & I
  4. Separator
  5. No Man
  6. Bridge of Bones
  7. Love Natural
  8. Are We One
  9. These Nights
  10. Everywhere

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Added on: May 23, 2013