Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost, Pt. 2
by Foals
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 70
  3. Negative: 3 out of 70
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  1. RedSmoke
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    Just amazing how this album is put together... i have all of the albums some songs are very diferent from others but they’re all great and this album shows it.
  2. Jarnold01
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Strong follow up to part 1, with much more emphasis on guitars this time around. Very spicy 10/10
  3. DJJimmy
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    While there were one or two songs on the album I didn't care for, Very overwhelmingly the album is tops! Highly recommended for either Foals fans or entry level.
  4. sshpv
    Nov 1, 2019
    7
    Overall decent record, but poor mixing and self repetitiveness making it mediocre. "Neptune" kicks ass.
  5. Ricko
    Oct 30, 2019
    8
    Releasing what really is a double album in every way including its name but as 2 separate releases 6 months apart is an interesting move. I'm not sure what the reasoning was. Perhaps they didn't trust modern humanity to be able to deal with a double disk effort in the age of the short attention span. Perhaps they felt the albums were too different for one release. I've yet to find anyReleasing what really is a double album in every way including its name but as 2 separate releases 6 months apart is an interesting move. I'm not sure what the reasoning was. Perhaps they didn't trust modern humanity to be able to deal with a double disk effort in the age of the short attention span. Perhaps they felt the albums were too different for one release. I've yet to find any interview with the band that explains the decision in meaningful detail.
    Who knows, but whatever the reason, the good news for Foals fans is we get to delve into a new album twice in 6 months. While not my favourite Foals album, I enjoyed Part 1 and was looking forward to Part 2. It hasn't disappointed in that its a solid Foals album in the traditional sense, much closer in style to their earlier material than Part 1 was, which was a relative departure in style. This is perhaps one reason why there were two separate releases. Focusing on this particular album, it's well put together across the board, songwriting, performance and production. It will satisfy fans of the band without breaking too far out to grab new fans. I must listen to Part 1 and 2 together now, see if there are any overlapping patterns or whatever. There is a feeling that there was one really strong ENSWBL in there across the 20 tracks but then again maybe I'm missing something. Most likely I am as these guys are a top end outfit.    … Expand
  6. lulabymusic
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    ____ Rich and dense sound, all kinds of experiments, high sound quality and original presentation made these records a definite breakthrough for a team with 14 years of experience. The musicians saturated the work with electronic instruments, which updated and imagined the sound of the group. There are enough lyrics, and heavy guitar parts, and the dramatic voice of Yannis sounds____ Rich and dense sound, all kinds of experiments, high sound quality and original presentation made these records a definite breakthrough for a team with 14 years of experience. The musicians saturated the work with electronic instruments, which updated and imagined the sound of the group. There are enough lyrics, and heavy guitar parts, and the dramatic voice of Yannis sounds penetrating and corrosive, leaving a deep emotional trace from listening. The album impressed and hung on a repeat.
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    ____ Frankly, I began to listen to this release from the second part and it turned out that it is beautiful even without the context of the first. It was risky enough to split 20 tracks into two albums. But Foals musicians can now safely drink champagne in honor of their success, because in the end they got two great albums of equal value.    … Expand
  7. kadoka
    Oct 24, 2019
    9
    Now on what must be close to the 50th listen, my verdict is that this is a masterpiece, very nearly the perfect masterpiece the band promised, but it does fall down slightly in the mid section. This album sounds best when listened in order. Like Lightning and Ikari just don't quite reach the same peak as the other tracks. But make no mistake, it is the closing 3 tracks, that set this albumNow on what must be close to the 50th listen, my verdict is that this is a masterpiece, very nearly the perfect masterpiece the band promised, but it does fall down slightly in the mid section. This album sounds best when listened in order. Like Lightning and Ikari just don't quite reach the same peak as the other tracks. But make no mistake, it is the closing 3 tracks, that set this album apart from their previous work and works from other brands. In the Surf is simply beautiful and eloquent and very moving. 10,000 feet is a bruising rock ballad with echoes of past James Bond songs. The Runner screams Duran Duran and the Inxs but does it will aplomb. And despite these similarities, no one has pulled off anything so creative and epic in a long while; all the way through the album there is a reverberating baseline builds and builds - the way the album builds slowly to a crescendo while maintaining its tempo and balance with incredibly well written lyrics to fortify it is nothing short of utter genius. In a way, ever since they started to turn their rudder in a more Indie-rock inspired direction with What Went Down, I have been waiting and longing for them to produce an album like this. Everything they promised you get. If you liked WWD, you will absolutely love this. To claim this is the best Indie Rock effort in almost 10 years is definitely no exaggeration. They obviously imparted influences from other bands and genres, but somehow everything sounds so original and fresh. Perhaps that last opinion depends on the ears listening. I am only giving this a 9 and not a 10, because of the two tracks that don't quite work, so objectively this is a 9 but in my hearts of hearts this is a 10. Any critics worth their salt get this album , and the others, well slightly biased by their musical tastes perhaps? Some might prefer Part 1, which is by no means any less a masterpiece, but I rate Part 2 higher. Surely this will get number 1 in the UK?… Expand
  8. neslush
    Oct 20, 2019
    9
    Если первый альбом был невесомым и танцевальным, то второй — грязный и драйвовый. После вступительного интро «Red Desert» в ход вступает хоть и попсовенькая, но уже гораздо более рифовая «The Runner». Следом — очень темповая, рвущая с места «Wash Off».

    Но самая вкуснота припрятана в «Black Bull» — абсолютно неожиданно вязкий гараж, с плотным фуззом в лучших традициях The Dead Weather и    Если первый альбом был невесомым и танцевальным, то второй — грязный и драйвовый. После вступительного интро «Red Desert» в ход вступает хоть и попсовенькая, но уже гораздо более рифовая «The Runner». Следом — очень темповая, рвущая с места «Wash Off».

    Но самая вкуснота припрятана в «Black Bull» — абсолютно неожиданно вязкий гараж, с плотным фуззом в лучших традициях The Dead Weather и The Hives. Нельзя не отметить и отличный риф на «Like Lightning», вобравший в себя лучшее из ранних Arctic Monkeys.

    Весь перегруз заканчивается в своей максимальной точке на «10,000 Feet», давая возможность британцам закрыть гештальт (я тоже могу в модные фразочки) и двухтомный релиз мягкими, обволакивающими «Into the Surf» и «Neptune».

    Несмотря на всю перегруженность треков и гаражно-грязное звучание, Foals удалось сохранить ту многослойность, характерную для композиций первого альбома, не без помощи по-настоящему эталонного сведения. Размеренный и ленивый стиль сменился на динамику и напор, появились хиты, отлично существующие вне альбома.

    По итогу у бритацев получилось отличное продолжение работы, стартовавшей в марте — тёмная сторона легкого первого альбома с фуззом и жирком. Такое перевоплощение определённо стоит твоего внимания.

    Читай больше рецензий в Телеграм-канале: https://t.me/neslush    … Expand
  9. spyzer
    Oct 19, 2019
    10
    I absolutly fell in love instantly with a lot of songs in this album, Wash Off was an incredible blast that brings a lot of what they learned across their career, Red Desert and The Runner together gives the perfect kick off to a consistent flow that follows until the very end.
  10. vslvsk
    Oct 19, 2019
    10
    There is nothing more breathtaking than how Red Desert goes over to The Runner. Absolutely incredible sequel to Part One of Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost, Foals managed to cut a ripe juicy apple in half with a perfect cut. Highly culturally valuable record that refers to a lot of things from Alan Stillitoe short stories and David Bowie to ramparts of England and the gorgeous GreeceThere is nothing more breathtaking than how Red Desert goes over to The Runner. Absolutely incredible sequel to Part One of Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost, Foals managed to cut a ripe juicy apple in half with a perfect cut. Highly culturally valuable record that refers to a lot of things from Alan Stillitoe short stories and David Bowie to ramparts of England and the gorgeous Greece with its mythology.… Expand
  11. Cruntpiglet
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    Clearly at the peak of their powers, each album has been a progression featuring more & more styles. This album is remarkable considering it is the second release this year.

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. No Ripcord
    Nov 8, 2019
    60
    Pt.1 was such an exciting deviation for Foals that it would be disappoitning if it proved just a mere detour on their way to producing empty, arena-sized rock. Here, they not only return to their formula, but ramp it up to dangerous levels. It’s brash, loud, and, ultimately, tiresome.
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  2. Paste Magazine
    Oct 31, 2019
    70
    Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 2 doesn’t quite live up to the lofty benchmarks set by Part 1—or really any Foals record to date—but that doesn’t mean there’s not a lot to enjoy here.
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  3. AllMusic
    Oct 25, 2019
    70
    Whether or not they needed two full-length albums to fill up the dancefloor this time around is up for debate, but while Foals may be peddling a familiar product, there's no denying its efficacy.
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