When My Heart Felt Volcanic

The Aces - When My Heart Felt Volcanic
Critic Score
Based on 4 reviews
User Score
Based on 150 ratings
2018 Rank: #378
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CRITIC REVIEWS

80
NME

Almost unbearably catchy, The Aces’ debut is nothing less than bloody brilliant.

70
The 405

Solid pop production enhances their traditional rock band set up, universal twenty-something angst, beguiling. Emotions aren’t coddled, but there is warmth that permeates throughout the record.

70
Clash

It seems The Aces have achieved their goal however, to escape the indie clichés attached to pop bands using guitars, and have created a fully-fledged pop scorcher.

60
The Line of Best Fit

In all, When My Heart Felt Volcanic is a breezy, fun debut, but The Aces hardly stray from the road well-travelled.

AndrewMoore
72

If Carly Rae Jepsen and Haim had a baby.

Tsareena
80

Great debut album from the Aces. I love the youthful energy of the songs that fits the subject explored in the album. The album has no dull moment and each song feels like a lead single and I love that. I like that they didn't try to do too much on the album in terms of their sound because the cohesiveness is great. Definitely a fan now. The weakest track for me was Hurricane but even that had great build up. Hope they get the recognition they deserve.
Faves:Stay, Bad Love, Put It On The Line

rara2018
40

Generic and boring. Their sophomore album was significantly better and felt complex both sonically and lyrically. This felt very juvenile and just not enjoyable to listen to. Some songs were catchy, but that’s the best thing I can say about any of them. Looking forward to their next album, though.

<3 Volcanic Love, Just Like That

ricottacheese
85

OVERALL SCORE: 84.5/100 ⭐️

This album was a recommendation by friends Maddi and Emma back in 2022, and wow I’m glad I got to experience it, because this has become a fast favorite! There’s not one song on here that isn’t a bop, and they have such a refreshing, energetic sound. Something about this group just works, and the infectious groove of tracks like "Stuck," "Lovin Is Bible," and "Fake Nice" should be testament enough to that. But I ... read more

Sheeps
74

Another fun album for fun people. I dont find this album to be generic. Its full of energy and poppy. I actually prefer this record over their newest, Under My Influence.

Favorites: Volcanic Love, Stuck,
Least Favorites: Holiday

rara2018
40

Generic and boring. Their sophomore album was significantly better and felt complex both sonically and lyrically. This felt very juvenile and just not enjoyable to listen to. Some songs were catchy, but that’s the best thing I can say about any of them. Looking forward to their next album, though.

<3 Volcanic Love, Just Like That

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Track List

1Volcanic Love
3:25
75
2Stuck
4:05
80
3Fake Nice
3:23
80
4Lovin Is Bible
3:20
85
5Just Like That
3:47
6Last One
3:46
7Strong Enough
3:47
8Holiday
3:49
9Stay
3:25
10Bad Love
3:05
11Put It on the Line
3:58
12Hurricane
3:37
13Waiting for You
4:17
Total Length: 47 minutes
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Added on: April 4, 2018