We Are The Night
by The Chemical Brothers
User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 91
  3. Negative: 18 out of 91

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  1. om
    Jul 7, 2007
    5
    Really boring :'(
  2. NathanH.
    Aug 24, 2007
    5
    Hello Boys and Girls...*skip*...
  3. JoeT.
    Jul 2, 2007
    5
    Thought they'd survive putting out a best-of (usually the kiss of death) with Push The Button... but I was wrong. Half the tracks are alright in a early-90s IDM kind of way. The other half are as embarrassing as the first single 'Do It Again.' Like an uncle trying to sound 'young and hip'. Still, 'Saturate' is one of the best things they've ever Thought they'd survive putting out a best-of (usually the kiss of death) with Push The Button... but I was wrong. Half the tracks are alright in a early-90s IDM kind of way. The other half are as embarrassing as the first single 'Do It Again.' Like an uncle trying to sound 'young and hip'. Still, 'Saturate' is one of the best things they've ever done, so I'm still hopeful for better things on the next album, unless they get dropped by their record label 'cos of this one.… Expand
  4. Derek
    Jul 4, 2007
    4
    With some of the best tracks on the album I can understand the direction the Chem Bros were going with this release, but as it stands this album is terrible. Half the tracks are embarrassingly bad, and the remaining ones fall far below the creative peaks reached on previous releases. A disappointment all around. If you want to save yourself some money and disappointment, buy just these With some of the best tracks on the album I can understand the direction the Chem Bros were going with this release, but as it stands this album is terrible. Half the tracks are embarrassingly bad, and the remaining ones fall far below the creative peaks reached on previous releases. A disappointment all around. If you want to save yourself some money and disappointment, buy just these tracks - and only these tracks - online: Saturate, Das Spiegal, Burst Generator… Expand
  5. MarkL.
    Jul 11, 2007
    6
    Being a big Chemical Brothers Fan. I was disappointed with it. It is a little dry
  6. JoelC
    Jul 22, 2007
    4
    Long time Chemical Brothers fan from the beginning. I was let down by this one. With the exception of maybe 3 tracks, especially the title track "We are the night" which is awesome, this album is really lacking. I mean, whats that Salmon Dance song about. Its horrible. Theres just so many things wrong with this album and I'm not used to saying that with a Chemical Brothers album. My Long time Chemical Brothers fan from the beginning. I was let down by this one. With the exception of maybe 3 tracks, especially the title track "We are the night" which is awesome, this album is really lacking. I mean, whats that Salmon Dance song about. Its horrible. Theres just so many things wrong with this album and I'm not used to saying that with a Chemical Brothers album. My vote is listen to your friends copy, PASS.… Expand
  7. mikes.
    Jul 17, 2007
    4
    horrible, probably their worst album in their discography. Not even worth a listen. They've tried to be more alternative in their approach and widening their appeal by including snippets of rock anthems and lyrics in their samples (which is nothing new to them). They've tried this before and as a result this effort feels even less inspired or original. Chemical brothers are horrible, probably their worst album in their discography. Not even worth a listen. They've tried to be more alternative in their approach and widening their appeal by including snippets of rock anthems and lyrics in their samples (which is nothing new to them). They've tried this before and as a result this effort feels even less inspired or original. Chemical brothers are struggling to evolve with the times to create a fresh album, basically they're still stuck in the 90's. If your an electronic artist you're sole success is based on your ability to come up with innovative production trickery and innovative creative ideas. For a much better album that has old school appeal but with modern production, listen to the excellent digitalism which mixes old school chemical brother with daft punk.… Expand
  8. AlainD
    Jul 19, 2007
    6
    This album pales in comparison to their previous work. As some have already mentioned, alot of the new tracks seem to be inspired of other major innovators. Saturate for instance, while a great track, is almost plagiarism of Booka Shade's Mandarine girl. The rest of the songs are decent but not Chemical brother worthy. They all seem to lack something, whether it be a lil more kick, This album pales in comparison to their previous work. As some have already mentioned, alot of the new tracks seem to be inspired of other major innovators. Saturate for instance, while a great track, is almost plagiarism of Booka Shade's Mandarine girl. The rest of the songs are decent but not Chemical brother worthy. They all seem to lack something, whether it be a lil more kick, punch or a modified bass line. Disappointing... unfortunately.… Expand

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#51 Most Discussed Album of 2007

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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 23
  3. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    Probably the most exquisitely integrated single listening experience the Chemical Brothers have yet come up with.
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  2. Amazon.com
    50
    For every catchy electro-dance, there's a tune that leaves you scratching your head.
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  3. The Guardian
    80
    With their reputations at stake, the Chems have conjured their most brilliant work since 1999's "Surrender."
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