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NME 4/5 There’s a newfound directness and pop joy on Manchester band Pale Waves’ fourth record ‘Smitten’ – read the 4-star NME album review here
The Line of Best Fit 7/10 Smitten is crisply clear, gritty, with a lovely bout of Pale Waves' emo-tinged lyricism.
Kerrang! 3/5 Pale Waves lose themselves in romantic daydreams – and find a stronger sound at the same time – on gooey fourth album Smitten…
DIY 4/5 Somewhere between the ‘80s new wave of their debut and mainstream pop, now with the self-expression of a far more confident songwriter.
The Skinny 4/5 Capturing the kaleidoscopic array of feelings of queer love across a collection of earworms, Pale Waves’ fourth album may be the band’s most complete package to date.
Clash 8/10 Pale Waves have always been a band that redefines the way songwriting and high-quality production mix together, and that is no different with the new
Slant 4/5 By emphasizing messy but universal feelings, Pale Waves’s ‘Smitten’ normalizes the idea of young queer love.
Pop Matters 7/10 Pale Waves ride nostalgia like they were old enough to have lived it. Whether their mimicry is incidental or purposeful, Smitten is another enjoyable record.
The Telegraph 3/5 The star was once known for her empowering, provocative pop. But this disastrous album is derivative, cack-handed and utterly lifeless
