Daddy's Home
by St. Vincent
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 188 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 160 out of 188
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 188
  3. Negative: 12 out of 188
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  1. sixtovich
    May 14, 2021
    10
    probably the best album of this year. the production is on another level. everybody say thank u st. vincent
  2. barrera2
    May 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Annie do it again! An amazing cohesive album and probably her best album.
    At the holiday party es mind blowing    … Expand
  3. riordanpett
    May 14, 2021
    10
    This album had superb production and the direction for St Vincent is completely different (each era, as always); once again proving she is likely the defining TRUE artist and musician of her generation.

    Predicting another Best Alternative Album win at the GRAMMYs in 2022.
  4. ClassyDog
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Under the slightly over production is an album with some of the best song writing in years
  5. yelyahperry
    May 15, 2021
    10
    It might be a different sound for Clark, and it takes time getting used to it to die-heart fans. But, it feels like a warm hug. It’s so well crafted and written, for me it’s her best work yet.
  6. GabrielRC
    May 15, 2021
    10
    The best of St. Vincent! The album transports you to a 70's sound that is beyond the conventional
  7. andresc
    May 15, 2021
    9
    Daddy's Home has got a lot to say, it's about the feeling and the stories more than it is about weirdness, guitar shredding or innovation. Annie goes, as per usual, to a whole another direction [dimension] on her discography and even if she didn't top herself this time, she didn't disappoint giving us a solid, flowy and a whole mood record for ages.
  8. PureHero
    May 19, 2021
    10
    Daddy's home, and Annie's back. I mean, oh my god, what a beautiful revelation of an album it is! Especially after MASSEDUCTION. The songs on this are catchy and dark, and always sonically unique. I just love St. Vincent. Thank you for this album, Annie!
  9. DenefRobles
    May 14, 2021
    10
    This is incredible, the album of the year, amazing, spectacular, never the same, queen of everything.
  10. Lucasele
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Daddy’s home-review by me!

    Pay your way in pain-10/10⭐️ Down and out downtown-10/10⭐️ Daddy’s home-9/10 Live in the dream-10/10⭐️ The melting of the sun-10/10⭐️ Humming(1°)-10/10⭐️ The laughing man-9.5/10⭐️ Down-10/10⭐️ Humming(2°)-10/10⭐️ Somebody like me-10/10⭐️ My baby wants a baby-9.7/10⭐️ …at the holiday party-10/10⭐️ Candy darling-10/10⭐️ Humming(3°)-10/10⭐️ Overall:100⭐️    Daddy’s home-review by me!

    Pay your way in pain-10/10⭐️
    Down and out downtown-10/10⭐️
    Daddy’s home-9/10
    Live in the dream-10/10⭐️
    The melting of the sun-10/10⭐️
    Humming(1°)-10/10⭐️
    The laughing man-9.5/10⭐️
    Down-10/10⭐️
    Humming(2°)-10/10⭐️
    Somebody like me-10/10⭐️
    My baby wants a baby-9.7/10⭐️
    …at the holiday party-10/10⭐️
    Candy darling-10/10⭐️
    Humming(3°)-10/10⭐️

    Overall:100⭐️
  11. Blae_ryle123
    May 18, 2021
    10
    It's something that pushes you off the edge into deep thoughts, you get lost behind the beautiful and intriguing instrumentation on this album. Definitely something I'll keep playing.
  12. PariSolunke
    May 15, 2021
    10
    This was the first St. Vincent album that I listened to (had only previously listened to 2 songs) so I did not know what to expect going into the album. But I loved it so much, especially how psychedelic/bluesy it is. Probably the favourite album I've listened to in 2021 so far.
  13. fredacat
    May 18, 2021
    10
    It's a masterpiece, hands down! St vincent used the sounds of the 70s and brought them up to the present in perfect shape. Undoubtedly one of her best works!
  14. erolsabadosh
    May 20, 2021
    10
    WOW! This album is really good, very cool 60s and 70s vibes! I adore the production and instrumentation
  15. kaique_stm
    May 24, 2021
    10
    I don’t remember the last time I heard an entire album without skipping a single track.
  16. jpowell28
    May 17, 2021
    10
    Best St. Vincent album since Actor. She's back doing what she does best, shredding on the guitar and writing beautiful (albeit quirky) melodies. I didn't love the last couple albums, despite some strong tracks on both. This is a consistently masterful album - not a bad track on it. It's a slight throwback to the 70's but it also sounds modern. A really impressive set of songs!
  17. swiftiejepsie
    May 16, 2021
    10
    this album is literally collapse after collapse. If you're not streaming it, do it right now.
  18. thepowerout_
    May 27, 2021
    9
    A very beautiful, relaxing, new direction. I enjoyed the Masseduction era, but felt overblown by rigid aesthetic and sounds. Was happy to see Annie take a left turn into new instrumentation. "Down" "Live the Dream" and "...At the Holiday Party" are my favorites! But there isn't a single track I don't enjoy. I think the only thing keeping it from a solid 10 is the tracklist orderA very beautiful, relaxing, new direction. I enjoyed the Masseduction era, but felt overblown by rigid aesthetic and sounds. Was happy to see Annie take a left turn into new instrumentation. "Down" "Live the Dream" and "...At the Holiday Party" are my favorites! But there isn't a single track I don't enjoy. I think the only thing keeping it from a solid 10 is the tracklist order itself- doesn't flow and the 3 interludes are muffled and don't add anything. Actually reorganized the tracklisting in a spotify playlist and removed the interludes and it i now see this album in its 10-rating glory. :)… Expand
  19. pop911
    May 16, 2021
    10
    Amooo álbum perfeito. St. Vincent lendária em tudo que se propõe a fazer. Obrigado por tudo
  20. Jfropmson
    May 26, 2021
    10
    The best album of 2021 so far, magnificent and fun. Annie Clark is a queen.
  21. sebas123
    May 15, 2021
    10
    i loved the album, is so good. st vincent shifts her sound yet again in a diferent direction
  22. TetsuTheGhoul
    May 14, 2021
    10
    As always St. Vincent albums have many inventive sounds that are amazing one of my favorite tracks off this album was Down. Arguably the best album of 2021 so far. Hopefully she gets a Grammy for this she deserves it. Also kudos to Jack Antonoff who has been an amazing producer in recent years and working with St. Vincent on this album was a match made in heaven.
  23. Hello123123
    May 15, 2021
    10
    Great album, likely the album of the year. Critic reviews are focusing too much on the drama surrounding the album, not the actual music, which is incredible.
  24. vicenteperezac
    May 18, 2021
    9
    This is a refreshing release for St Vincent. After a string of very good avant-garde pop-rock albums, it was time for her to go back to live instrumentation. Her creativity put into her last records now is looked through an analogue scope that makes the album reach almost the same heights, while also gaining "familiarity" quality on the other side showcasing the 70's music that inspiredThis is a refreshing release for St Vincent. After a string of very good avant-garde pop-rock albums, it was time for her to go back to live instrumentation. Her creativity put into her last records now is looked through an analogue scope that makes the album reach almost the same heights, while also gaining "familiarity" quality on the other side showcasing the 70's music that inspired the record. Agressive songs, smooth psychedelic songs, epic progressive ballads, catchy vintage pop songs, accelerated songs, etc. You have it all… Expand
  25. leumassregor
    May 24, 2021
    9
    Wow! Definitely a contender for album of the year. Production is amazing and also very experimental... definitely not your classic rock sound.

    Some songs are a bit slow and sleepy, however the faster paced/more upbeat sounding songs really get your head moving. Some songs on here are a bit chaotic, but in a good way.

    Overall a fantastic album. St Vincent always delivers.
  26. Limunjaw
    May 14, 2021
    10
    We finally found out who Daddy actually is. It's Annie herself, learning to deal with all kinds of situations on her own and taking control, even when she'd rather probably let someone else deal with those little difficult periods that everyone has in life. Through the animated sound of the seventies she captures her emotions in a completely new manner. Even though some of the songsWe finally found out who Daddy actually is. It's Annie herself, learning to deal with all kinds of situations on her own and taking control, even when she'd rather probably let someone else deal with those little difficult periods that everyone has in life. Through the animated sound of the seventies she captures her emotions in a completely new manner. Even though some of the songs contain some very introspective themes she's never talked about before, it all comes out very chill and vibey.… Expand
  27. getoffmytit
    May 14, 2021
    10
    stupid New York Times didn't get the point that these songs are supposed to sound like they're free, improvised, chill and not engineered. i hate criticis that can't understand the intention of the art.
  28. Magia
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Aoty content for sure, St. Vincent never disapoints when it comes to good music, greatfull for her existence in the music industry
  29. Jesusddiaz
    May 16, 2021
    9
    St. Vincent has shown that the best is yet to come, however, this is amazing, an instant classic.
  30. dadadestruction
    May 15, 2021
    10
    St. Vincent never disapoints, probably one of the best albums of the year with textures from the early 70s but sounding fresh and innovative like each of her works.
  31. gabrigold23
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Essa Mulher realmente sabe como entregar um bom trabalho, esse sem dúvidas é um dos melhores desse ano e amo a forma que me surpreende a cada momento. A produção inspirada nos anos 70's ficou prefeita, toda a estética uma maravilha. Parabéns Annie vc merece toda a aclamação possível!!!!
  32. SSC123
    May 17, 2021
    0
    I can’t seem to get through the album the way I have from her past albums. Doesn’t feel like the sound suits her. Maybe a better producer? Sounds unfinished.
  33. SummerLoveee
    May 18, 2021
    0
    What happened to Annie? I miss her early work. It doesn’t add up to what she has done.
  34. Afreedmann
    May 20, 2021
    0
    So depressed. I really wanted to get into this but I literally felt like passing out. Maybe next time.
  35. spazedevize
    May 14, 2021
    0
    Too dull and disconnected. If it had more catchy melodies, it might have won the aesthetic over. Doesn’t live up to its hype.
  36. Duke_Challenger
    May 27, 2021
    4
    This is a really lame attempt at rehashing the 70s sound without adding anything new to it. "Down" is an actual fantastic song on an album filled with mostly dull songs. One song blatantly rips off of Brain Damage by Pink Floyd and it pales in comparison. It was just offensive to me that St. Vincent would rip off of it and not do anything more than rip it off.
  37. DrBlahBlah
    May 14, 2021
    8
    A bit underwhelming but still entertaining and original. Too one-note, not enough guitar, and lacking Annie's signature weirdness. Better than Marry Me and possibly Actor, but weaker than the rest of her canon.
  38. All_ButTrU4
    Mar 12, 2022
    3
    at a point, its many detailed references start to feel like clutter, preventing the songs from moving too freely in their own ways
  39. normanfgabriel
    May 15, 2021
    5
    Esse álbum divide partes em mim porque me incomoda essa sobreposição da produção e dos vocais, os dois são tão gritados pra mim, consigo entender e respeitar que isso pode ser o que é justamente interessante para outras pessoas, mas para mim é cansativo, me afasta de conseguir curtir a música propriamente
  40. Guillermxhr
    May 14, 2021
    9
    Its so good, this album really transports you to the 70's its just awesome k
  41. PastryPossum
    May 14, 2021
    5
    Initially I was super excited for this album to come out. With Clark stating “…I’ve listened to more than anything else: stuff made in New York in the ’70s from ’71-76.’ Post-flower child, pre-disco, pre-punk, and just sit in that space for a little bit,” It feels like she did hit the mark and produced what she was going for. However, it feels lacking when compared to albums from ’71-76’.Initially I was super excited for this album to come out. With Clark stating “…I’ve listened to more than anything else: stuff made in New York in the ’70s from ’71-76.’ Post-flower child, pre-disco, pre-punk, and just sit in that space for a little bit,” It feels like she did hit the mark and produced what she was going for. However, it feels lacking when compared to albums from ’71-76’. Clark has stated in the past that Traffic’s “The Low Spark Of high Heeled boys” was an album that was of high rotation for her. While there is that 70’s influence all the songs feel the same. It is nice to see Clark exploring something new and letting listeners hear what is inside. But this coming after she produced “The Center Won't Hold” for Sleater-Kinney makes be wish there were more. There could have been a dash of flute or saxophone that we see in similar albums of the 70’s. I also felt an uneasiness that made the album slightly uncomfortable for me to listen to like Clark sharing the bad memories with the good.

    Tldnr; An imitation which captures the essence but lacks key components. 6/10    … Expand
  42. jesterflop
    May 20, 2021
    5
    Huge fan of St. Vincent. Been to multiple concerts. This is her weakest album. I wasn't the biggest fan of Mass Seduction, but there were songs that blew my mind. There is nothing on Daddy's Home that is memorable. The album feels bland and nothing feels new.
    Marry Me, Actor, Strange Mercy and Love This Giant felt fresh. St. Vincent and Masseduction had songs that made me feel    Huge fan of St. Vincent. Been to multiple concerts. This is her weakest album. I wasn't the biggest fan of Mass Seduction, but there were songs that blew my mind. There is nothing on Daddy's Home that is memorable. The album feels bland and nothing feels new.
    Marry Me, Actor, Strange Mercy and Love This Giant felt fresh. St. Vincent and Masseduction had songs that made me feel alive. I am a bit disappointed that she can put this album out and get praised because I feel like Annie can do so much better. This doesn't feel innovative. This feels like music I leave on in the background.    … Expand
  43. Ieavegetout
    May 22, 2021
    8
    My original rating was a 7/10. I am changing it to 8/10.
    On first listen, I liked the album, but thought it was a little slow and boring. Over the past few days, the record has grown a lot on me. This album is so smooth and lush. Excellent production from Jack Antonoff.
    My favorite songs are: Pay Your Way In Pain, Live In The Dream, The Melting of the Sun, The Laughing Man, My Baby    My original rating was a 7/10. I am changing it to 8/10.
    On first listen, I liked the album, but thought it was a little slow and boring. Over the past few days, the record has grown a lot on me. This album is so smooth and lush. Excellent production from Jack Antonoff.

    My favorite songs are: Pay Your Way In Pain, Live In The Dream, The Melting of the Sun, The Laughing Man, My Baby Wants A Baby, and ...At The Holiday Party. The humming interludes are cool extras too, interlude 1 is so beautiful.

    I love how St. Vincent changes it up each album. I will be following her for a while.    … Expand
  44. petrichor1975
    May 21, 2021
    6
    The latest releases from St. Vincent finds her being nostalgic and looking inward. It's a great change of pace. I discovered St. Vincent in early 2019 and began listening back to her earlier albums. 2017's "MASSEDUCTION" was my favorite.

    "Daddy's Home" is quite a confident album. The first song, "Pay Your Way In Pain" oozes charisma and charm. It is a wonderful choice for a first song    The latest releases from St. Vincent finds her being nostalgic and looking inward. It's a great change of pace. I discovered St. Vincent in early 2019 and began listening back to her earlier albums. 2017's "MASSEDUCTION" was my favorite.

    "Daddy's Home" is quite a confident album. The first song, "Pay Your Way In Pain" oozes charisma and charm. It is a wonderful choice for a first song and single. Nevertheless, I find that magic gets lost in the next few tracks.

    "Down and Out Downtown" is great fun and quite cinematic. "Daddy's Home" is also jovial and does not fall short on groove and funk. I find, however, that "Live in the Dream" is a good song thematically, but it is perhaps a bit too long, but I still appreciate the artistry that went into each track. "The Melting of the Sun" and "The Laughing Man" are other great psychedelic 70s cuts with a lot of angst and soul.

    My favorite track, aside from "Pay Your Way In Pain", is "Down". The song is infused with modern production techniques while also taking inspiration from 70s funk. It is a classic. The next few songs after that is where I feel it loses cohesion. "Somebody Like Me" and "My Baby Wants A Baby" are nice songs, but there are already so many slower cuts on "Daddy's Home". I think the album could've used a few more upbeat and groovy tunes.

    "Daddy's Home" is a solid release for St. Vincent. I feel though that the album loses flow and cohesion after a while and seems like one long dream.    … Expand
  45. MrFrench
    Aug 19, 2021
    8
    Not knowing what to expect with this album as it was my first from St. Vincent, I am throughly impressed and enjoyed the bulk of the album with the exception of the opener and the title track. The groove and vibe make me think of a smoky room in old school New Orleans. It’s sad without bringing you down. I love what she does with her vocals her as they can be classy, weirdo and everywhereNot knowing what to expect with this album as it was my first from St. Vincent, I am throughly impressed and enjoyed the bulk of the album with the exception of the opener and the title track. The groove and vibe make me think of a smoky room in old school New Orleans. It’s sad without bringing you down. I love what she does with her vocals her as they can be classy, weirdo and everywhere in between. I am going to enjoy listing to this one on repeat as well as exploring her other music. Pay Your Way In Pain - 6
    Down And Out Downtown - 8
    Daddy’s Home - 6
    Live In The Dream - 9
    The Melting Of The Sun - 8 Humming (Interlude 1) - N/A The Laughing Man - 8
    Down - 8
    Humming (Interlude 2) - N/A
    Somebody Like Me - 10
    My Baby Wants A Baby - 9
    …At The Holiday Party - 8
    Candy Darling - 9 Humming (Interlude 3) - N/A 89/110 81/100 B-    … Expand
  46. hausoflilluis
    Jun 19, 2021
    9
    A clear tribute and challenge for psychedelia ("Live In The Dream"), Candy Darling (the song of the same title), patriarchal impositions on women ("My Baby Wants a Baby") and the social frustration of success ( "... At The Holiday Party"). Annie Clark is back more prepared than ever, bringing with her promising, dreamy and splendid products to enjoy as the world returns to her naturalA clear tribute and challenge for psychedelia ("Live In The Dream"), Candy Darling (the song of the same title), patriarchal impositions on women ("My Baby Wants a Baby") and the social frustration of success ( "... At The Holiday Party"). Annie Clark is back more prepared than ever, bringing with her promising, dreamy and splendid products to enjoy as the world returns to her natural state without COVID-19. The instrumentals are from another orbit, frankly; impeccable harmonizations between Annie, her backup singers and her guitar. BRAVO!

    fav tracks: "Down", "The Laughing Man", "Pay Your Way In Pain", "Somebody Like Me" & "Down And Out Downtown"
    KEY-TRACK: "Daddy's Home"    … Expand
  47. RaynerCS
    Jun 16, 2021
    9
    A produção impecável principalmente nas músicas que puxam mais pro psicodélico e amei como as letras no geral falam sobre imperfeições e problema do cotidiano de uma forma tão relacionável
  48. rickdelrey
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Que álbum fantástico, sua energia é de tranquilidade e de uma forma nostálgicas de grandes álbuns do século passado. Digno de vencer Album of the Year no Grammy's.
  49. rickkk
    Jul 4, 2021
    8
    very very good album
    8/10
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  50. Taynar
    May 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor álbum, aclamado! Vamos nos deleitar com esse rico banquete que annie Clark nós serviu. Daddy St vincent.… Expand
  51. mothh
    May 16, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores trabalhos da Annie (me arrisco a dizer ser o melhor, tarefa quase impossível dada a discografia impecável). Esse álbum te transporta desde o primeiro segundo para os anos 70 e para um universo próprio cheio de personalidade e vida. Cada detalhe nos vocais, na produção e escrita... A Annie tem o talento de criar álbuns atemporais e que não se desgastam e "Daddy's Home" não éUm dos melhores trabalhos da Annie (me arrisco a dizer ser o melhor, tarefa quase impossível dada a discografia impecável). Esse álbum te transporta desde o primeiro segundo para os anos 70 e para um universo próprio cheio de personalidade e vida. Cada detalhe nos vocais, na produção e escrita... A Annie tem o talento de criar álbuns atemporais e que não se desgastam e "Daddy's Home" não é exceção. Destaques: Live in the dream, My Baby Wants a Baby e Down and Out Downtown. 1000/10.… Expand
  52. ClearableBus
    May 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de los mejores álbumes del año, y el segundo mejor álbum de Annie en su discografía Thank you St. Vincent… Expand
  53. Robert012
    Jun 4, 2021
    10
    Amazing vocals, lyrics and production one of her most beautiful and personal albums.
  54. venicehoax
    Aug 21, 2021
    5
    this album is painfully mediocre, i don't understand how people think it's the best album of the year or whatever, the production is kinda good thanks to the legendary jack, but most of the tracks feel very bland and uninspired, i got so bored
  55. MuddyTuba
    Sep 3, 2021
    7
    I don't know if I like the songs but I like the songwriting and I like the production. I think it is great but not something I would listen to passively.
  56. Filippo__t
    Sep 17, 2021
    9
    Elegant, jazzy, classy. A really mature album where St Vincent talks about her life, her daddy and her struggles. The first song "Pay Your Way in Pain" is an album highlight and one of the best song of the year.
  57. anthonyz12345
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    one of the best albums this year, love you annie! the psychedelic feel is just incredible in this album. the melting of the sun is a highlight for sure.
  58. Fuerstenberg
    Feb 18, 2022
    7
    St. Vincent's sixth studio album "Daddy's Home" is a very personal and accessible record thanks to Annie Clark's humorous lyrics. It is musically versatile with elements of groovy funk, guitar rock and even modern electronic music. The impeccable production by Jack Antonoff is also perfectly balanced.

    Unfortunately, some songs need to be pushed in the right direction. In addition, it is    St. Vincent's sixth studio album "Daddy's Home" is a very personal and accessible record thanks to Annie Clark's humorous lyrics. It is musically versatile with elements of groovy funk, guitar rock and even modern electronic music. The impeccable production by Jack Antonoff is also perfectly balanced.

    Unfortunately, some songs need to be pushed in the right direction. In addition, it is missing a certain sonic sharpness in some places. Overall not as spectacular as the critics say, but still a proper psychedelic record.

    My favorites:
    "The Melting of the Sun"
    "Down"
    "Down and Out Downtown"

    ~ Fürstenberg
    February 18, 2022    … Expand

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Universal acclaim - based on 29 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 26 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. No Ripcord
    Jun 28, 2021
    60
    Weighed down by its own concept and bloated with references, there’s just no room left for emotional reckoning. In the end, we’re better off seeing Daddy's Home as purely an homage to the rich ‘70s funk and psychedelic music scene from somebody who only experienced it secondhand. It’s simply unable to withstand the added complexity of the personal narrative that we were promised.
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  2. AllMusic
    May 21, 2021
    80
    Daddy's Home takes time to unfold in listeners' imaginations. It's much more of a mood than anything else in her body of work, but its hazy reconciliation of the good and bad of the past makes it as an uncompromising statement from her as ever.
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  3. Pitchfork
    May 19, 2021
    67
    It is her most personal record to date, telling the story of her father’s incarceration and her own fear of parenthood. It is delivered entirely in costume. The best and truest moments on Daddy’s Home are when Clark refuses to play wife or mother.
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