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I Don't Live Here Anymore Image
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 55 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth full-length release for the Philadelphia rock band led by Adam Granduciel is its first in four years.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. 100
    There’s magic everywhere you look on this triumph of an album.
  2. Oct 29, 2021
    89
    The War on Drugs have continuously grown into fuller and more realized versions of themselves. I Don’t Live Here Anymore is fitting for their newest form: revered musicians with over a decade of quality music under their belts who never lost sight of the prize.
  3. Oct 27, 2021
    80
    He often hid beneath endless layers of reverb or incomprehensibly abstract lyrics in the past, but on these songs, his voice is front and center.
  4. Oct 25, 2021
    80
    Though the War on Drugs may take a slightly more straightforward approach on I Don’t Live Here Anymore than they have in the past, they still find new ways to engage with complex arrangements. The result is a nimble balancing act of accessible pop-rock anthems and experimental soundscapes.
  5. Oct 28, 2021
    80
    I Don’t Live Here Anymore, pushes the groups sound as much as it can, while staying conceptually consistent and rewarding.
  6. 80
    All in all, it’s a rich, absorbing work that rewards immersive listening.
  7. Classic Rock Magazine
    Oct 25, 2021
    70
    TWOD finds fresh spark on the Springsteen-esque Wasted and the title track. [Nov 2021, p.77]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. Oct 29, 2021
    10
    I feel bad for people not scoring this album 9 or 10. Yes, a first listening might sound similar to "A Deeper Understanding", but please payI feel bad for people not scoring this album 9 or 10. Yes, a first listening might sound similar to "A Deeper Understanding", but please pay attention to production and sound, and all those details; this album goes beyond anything I've recently heard. In a world with acts as ColdPlay becoming simultaneously more famous and pathetic, TWOD gives me (huge) hope on how music can keep evolving and make a true difference. Expand
  2. Oct 29, 2021
    10
    4th great album on the bounce, not many to live with that, there is so much commercial pressure on artists to deliver sales, its so refreshing4th great album on the bounce, not many to live with that, there is so much commercial pressure on artists to deliver sales, its so refreshing to hear an album that ticks the box for artists and fans Expand
  3. Oct 29, 2021
    10
    Again TWOD delivers an astounding work of art. Beautiful, sincere dreamscape-like songs, intricate layering, you discover something new everyAgain TWOD delivers an astounding work of art. Beautiful, sincere dreamscape-like songs, intricate layering, you discover something new every time you repeat a song, just perfect. The addition of the ladies from Lucius on the title song just does it. One of those records you'll just keep on playing. Can't wait to see it live upcoming April! Expand
  4. Nov 4, 2021
    9
    The sublime reverb laden guitars of Drugs. Who are we, who do we love, where do we turn amidst the feeling of loss and lostness? Forward,The sublime reverb laden guitars of Drugs. Who are we, who do we love, where do we turn amidst the feeling of loss and lostness? Forward, towards the other side of the gray skies. Expand
  5. Feb 18, 2022
    8
    I don´t live here anymore is the most pop and atmospheric album to date. Of course, the word "pop" should be taken very figuratively in theI don´t live here anymore is the most pop and atmospheric album to date. Of course, the word "pop" should be taken very figuratively in the case of this producer's meticulous bunch. The strength of this brand remains the same - compositionally these are still very interesting and melodically catchy songs, and the instrumental side is not even worth mentioning. I do miss the obligatory 8+ minute radio hits though. Expand
  6. Oct 29, 2021
    7
    Part of their consistent effort of evolution through each album . Becoming more complex but just as streamlined each time. A sincerePart of their consistent effort of evolution through each album . Becoming more complex but just as streamlined each time. A sincere exploration of fatherhood that avoids cliché points. Expand
  7. Oct 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Estás canciones se sienten vacías recicladas un poco básicas nada originales necesitan cambiar el álbum es una locura pero aún es posible Expand

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