Decide
by Djo
  • Record Label: AWAL
  • Release Date: Sep 16, 2022
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Under The Radar
    Sep 26, 2022
    80
    DECIDE is a record about cycles and breaking them, about regrets and new beginnings, and finding the beauty in change. It doesn’t suggest decisiveness; it commands it.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Sep 15, 2022
    80
    Djo yet again proves an adaptable vehicle for such madcap energy and chameleonic shifts in style, an earnest and well-finished delve into another sphere of Keery’s artistic voice.
  3. Clash Music
    Sep 15, 2022
    80
    This fascinating collection of spirited hooks, and deeply heartfelt lyricism, cleverly blends high-tech energetic synths, quick wit, and trippy guitars into something you weren’t quite expecting. Arguably, the result is a much bolder record than his last solo debut ‘Twenty Twenty’.
  5. DIY Magazine
    Sep 15, 2022
    80
    A deeply thoughtful and yet infinitely danceable collection of songs, it balances honest truths with taunting vocals and bursts of synth-prompted energy.
  6. Exclaim
    Sep 15, 2022
    70
    Keery could have gone back to the alt-rock psychedelia that already earned him plaudits; instead, he took a risk and made DECIDE — a funky, sometimes goofy sci-fi odyssey with tons of twists both sonic and emotional.
  7. Pitchfork
    Sep 21, 2022
    68
    Decide is a fun, off-kilter synth-pop album that proves Keery’s talent, but by its conclusion, a clearer picture of its maker fails to emerge.

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. Rangoman
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    DJOs' sophomore album is a staple for how a brilliant follow up album should be made. The album draws inspiration from classic 70s'/80s'DJOs' sophomore album is a staple for how a brilliant follow up album should be made. The album draws inspiration from classic 70s'/80s' musicians such as Bowie, The Talking Heads, and many more, whilst inputting a healthy dose of his own personal flare and traces of "Twenty Twenty". With some tracks being a grand and full experience chocked full of rich tones and expansive synths, and others being a more down to earth listening experience with tracks such as "Figure You Out" and "Climax" coming to mind. This album is everything a fan of DJO could've asked for and more.… Full Review »
  2. manonwire40
    Sep 17, 2022
    8
    a superb collection of songs; intelligent, fun, funky and meaningful all at once, DJO shows that Twenty Twenty was no one off and that Joea superb collection of songs; intelligent, fun, funky and meaningful all at once, DJO shows that Twenty Twenty was no one off and that Joe Keery is a seriously talented songwriter with a huge future.… Full Review »
  3. Waterzy
    Sep 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums I've ever listened to in my life, I managed to listen to 210 songs from this album in just one week, the first trackOne of the best albums I've ever listened to in my life, I managed to listen to 210 songs from this album in just one week, the first track "Runner" makes you feel like you're at the beginning of a 90's movie, and throughout the album, you'll connecting and feeling more and more intimate with the sound of the album, the vocals, the rhythm, just everything about this album is perfect, thank you for this album DJO… Full Review »
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