Spreading Rumours | ||||
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Studio album by Grouplove | ||||
Released | September 17, 2013 (US) | |||
Genre | Alternative rock, indie rock, indie pop, synthpop | |||
Length | 50:16 | |||
Label | Canvasback/Atlantic | |||
Producer | Ryan Rabin | |||
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Singles from Spreading Rumours | ||||
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Metacritic | 57/100 |
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Spreading Rumours is the second studio album by the indie rock band Grouplove. It was released on September 17, 2013. Their single "I'm With You" featured as soundtrack in EA Sports game, FIFA 14.
The album received mixed-to-positive reviews both from critics and fans. Critics generally thought that the album's individual songs were usually fun, however the album as a whole was criticised for being too long and not flowing well. According to review aggregator site Metacritic, Spreading Rumours received an average critic review score of 56/100, based on ten reviews. The album received an 8/10 from users however, indicating a more positive reception.
The album debuted at No. 21 on the Billboard 200. and No. 7 on Top Rock Albums for charts dated October 5, 2013, selling 16,000 copies in the first week. The album has sold 80,000 copies in the US as of August 2016.