Forget The Night Ahead
by The Twilight Sad
  • Record Label: Fat Cat
  • Release Date: Sep 22, 2009
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. No Ripcord
    60
    I remember listening to the new songs and really enjoying them, but wishing the sound wasn’t so thick and muddy sounding. It’s a production problem that plagues this album all over.
  2. The Guardian
    60
    The tempestuous atmosphere is too imposing not to impress; and yet, this isn't an entirely satisfactory album.
  3. Spin
    50
    Moments of transcendence occasionally emerge from the murk, but not often enough.
  5. PopMatters
    60
    It’s a different darkness this time out from the Twilight Sad, but eventually you still find yourself missing the light.
  6. Under The Radar
    50
    Despite some genuinely striking imagery, Forget The Night Ahead can't help but feel like a disappointment after the band's thrilling debut. [Fall 2009, p.67]
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  7. Uncut
    60
    Their heart is evident; they need to find their voice. [Oct 2009, p.115]
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  8. Q Magazine
    60
    Compellingly bleak is a tough mood to sustain, however, and tracks sucj as 'Interrupted' edge them toward generic stadium territory. [Nov 2009, p.112]
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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Ricko
    Jun 2, 2020
    8
    With The Twilight Sad's "Forget The Night Ahead", it seems they never heard of the concept of the difficult 2nd album. An effortless follow upWith The Twilight Sad's "Forget The Night Ahead", it seems they never heard of the concept of the difficult 2nd album. An effortless follow up to their debut, album number 2 has enough progression to satisfy anyone demanding change from album to album. It also retains what made their debut stand out. There are more traditional song structures on this record when compared to "14 Autumns and 15 Winters" but it is still a general mood that is the lasting memory of the record rather than any particular chorus or lyric. Another solid entry into the back catalog of one of the more reliable indie rock bands of the last decade or so.… Full Review »
  2. jotaeseche
    Jan 17, 2015
    8
    Forget The Night Ahead continues the intrigue, drama and explosiveness of its predecessor, but goes into more shoegazing territories thanForget The Night Ahead continues the intrigue, drama and explosiveness of its predecessor, but goes into more shoegazing territories than progressive ones. It displays charm, delicacy, sorrow and anger in the same old ways; the flame is intact.… Full Review »
  3. RobertA.
    Oct 16, 2009
    8
    I've been listening to this album for a few weeks now and I must say I like it just as much as their first album. I love this bands I've been listening to this album for a few weeks now and I must say I like it just as much as their first album. I love this bands sound. The album really sucks me in. I've been writing papers for classes I'm in to this album and it really does surround you in a good way. Can't wait to hear more from this band. Scotland is delivering some very interesting bands as of late.… Full Review »
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