A Fever Dream
by Everything Everything
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. No Ripcord
    Aug 18, 2017
    60
    At times it can be strikingly absurdist, the benefit of a frontman who knows how to insert humor naturally into the dourest of settings. But Higgs also loses sight of his own lyrical virtuosity when keeping with the band’s regurgitated precision-playing. Everything Everything continue to convey their bottomless ideas effortlessly, chained to the rhythm, even if their dizzying dance is beginning to show signs of fatigue.
  2. Uncut
    Aug 1, 2017
    60
    Commendable ambitions, uneven results. [Sep 2017, p.26]
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 51
  3. Negative: 2 out of 51
  1. CiphirSol
    Aug 19, 2017
    9
    This one was harder to get into than "Get To Heaven" but I went back and listened a couple more times and the ideas in the lyrics just clickThis one was harder to get into than "Get To Heaven" but I went back and listened a couple more times and the ideas in the lyrics just click now. Very good trajectory, I just hope they revisit their Distant Past on their next project b/c I'm just a fan of how much energy that record had. This new project has a different flavor of energy but that's definitely not bad considering the thoughtful lyricism and the ideas that the frontman is adept at planting in the listeners head.… Full Review »
  2. Mins99
    Aug 20, 2017
    10
    Very good on first listen. I just wish more people knew about them because they are one of the few bands trying to do something differentVery good on first listen. I just wish more people knew about them because they are one of the few bands trying to do something different these days - whilst still writing banging tunes. Maybe this is the album that will gain the public's attention?… Full Review »
  3. joethealien
    Aug 22, 2017
    9
    on first few listens, it isn't as intensely gripping as Get to Heaven, but keep listening and one will find it is definitely a worthyon first few listens, it isn't as intensely gripping as Get to Heaven, but keep listening and one will find it is definitely a worthy successor
    while it must be a great challenge to outdo the brilliance of To the Blade as an opening track (without a doubt one of the finest indie pop songs of this decade), Night of the Long Knives is stunning, and is an immediate standout
    first single Can't Do, in the vein of past Everything Everything singles, layers fresh harmonies on top of an infectious bridge. Desire is somewhat redolent of Regret, with an intelligent beat and clever lyricism. other standouts include the gorgeous Run the Numbers and Ivory Tower
    no one should be alarmed by the intensity of A Fever Dream. much like its predecessor it will take awhile to soak it all in, but the energy emanating from this record is absolutely worth it
    I'm so thrilled to see how this band is flourishing    … Full Review »
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