Daddy's Home
by St. Vincent
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 188 Ratings

User score distribution:
  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.
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85

Universal acclaim - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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