Everything Else Has Gone Wrong
by Bombay Bicycle Club
  • Record Label: Caroline
  • Release Date: Jan 17, 2020
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. No Ripcord
    Jan 21, 2020
    60
    Everything Else Has Gone Wrong is about getting through troubling times with grand gestures, projecting those emotions in the most outward way possible. And, coming back from that absence, demonstrating their steady growth as musicians with a joyful disposition that is contagious.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jan 16, 2020
    60
    Despite a handful of lacklustre moments on the album, ‘Everything Else Has Gone Wrong’ permeates the band’s trademark sound with fresh ideas.
  3. Pitchfork
    Jan 23, 2020
    59
    This is the sound of an ever-curious, shape-shifting band finally finding the confidence to tell us who they really are. But they are not telling us anything we didn’t already know.
  5. The Guardian
    Jan 17, 2020
    40
    None of it is compelling or well-written – the constant lyrical repetition really grates – especially when he attempts grand statements.

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User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
  1. Lufc9302
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    An album about finding solace in Music. Has given solace to me. So, therefore it’s done it’s job. Nothing technically groundbreaking, butAn album about finding solace in Music. Has given solace to me. So, therefore it’s done it’s job. Nothing technically groundbreaking, but ‘tugs’ at the heartstrings with it's bittersweet songwriting; creating hopefulness, in hopelessness.… Full Review »
  2. Ollieway
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    An absolute joy to behold. Built on the expressions of anxiety and finding a sense of worth in today's full on world. It's full ofAn absolute joy to behold. Built on the expressions of anxiety and finding a sense of worth in today's full on world. It's full of affirmations throughout, the repetition of affirmations is reassuring and easing such as "I worry bout you" and "And yes, I found my second wind". Affirmations are a key aspect of mindfulness practice and used in CBT, its almost a prescription. Will be listening on repeat.… Full Review »
  3. Lifeisbellablog
    Apr 14, 2020
    5
    This album was very blah and generic for me. There are no standout songs for me that I really loved. I never really connected to any of theThis album was very blah and generic for me. There are no standout songs for me that I really loved. I never really connected to any of the music or lyrics. It was all very static throughout. I wouldn't say I disliked the album, I just feel that it was kind of forgettable.… Full Review »
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