Continue as a Guest
by The New Pornographers
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Mar 31, 2023
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Lajaleaa
    May 16, 2023
    8
    What a nice surprise!
    I was not expecting much from them, specially after "In the Morse Code of Brake Lights" (2019), but they have exceeded my expectation big time. I would not be completely sure why this is not getting a better reception, but I do find a focused band with a good balance in between interesting and entertaining; a lot or growth and maturity right here. I might not know    What a nice surprise!
    I was not expecting much from them, specially after "In the Morse Code of Brake Lights" (2019), but they have exceeded my expectation big time. I would not be completely sure why this is not getting a better reception, but I do find a focused band with a good balance in between interesting and entertaining; a lot or growth and maturity right here. I might not know them enough to know if this is a big improvement or not in themselves, but there are a lot of band and musicians doing the least right now, that I am completely pleased with I just found on this album. Do give it a change!    … Expand
  2. heavydraws
    Apr 11, 2023
    10
    This album is TNP at their most reflective since Challengers, and every one of its songs is a success. My favorite track is the title song.

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. American Songwriter
    May 10, 2023
    80
    Ultimately, The New Pornographers specialize in creating a most satisfying sound—the effusive rush of “Bottle Episodes” and “Angelcover,” being two of the more obvious examples—while also making music that begs repeat listens in order to fully grasp the magnitude of their overarched intents.
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  2. Under The Radar
    Apr 25, 2023
    75
    Feels almost like a victory lap, a new offering of their classic sound. [Apr - Jul 2023, p.81]
  3. Dusted Magazine
    Apr 11, 2023
    80
    Continue as a Guest sounds exactly like a New Pornographers record. It’s energetic, insanely catchy and occasionally thrilling pop music. The compositions are dense and clever and complex, but not too much for their own good.
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