Gameshow
by Two Door Cinema Club
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 53
  3. Negative: 9 out of 53
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  1. CriticoDubioso
    Dec 9, 2016
    1
    After a much needed hiatus, Two Door return with a sadly flat record filled with '80s nostalgia and abuse of falsetto that nobody expected (nor wanted) from them. Being a massive fan from the previous 2 records, it's safe to say that I didn't expect anything like this, and despite change and renewal is a good thing and all, this direction did not work out at all. I seriously could notAfter a much needed hiatus, Two Door return with a sadly flat record filled with '80s nostalgia and abuse of falsetto that nobody expected (nor wanted) from them. Being a massive fan from the previous 2 records, it's safe to say that I didn't expect anything like this, and despite change and renewal is a good thing and all, this direction did not work out at all. I seriously could not bring myself to listen to this in its entirety more than a few times. Disappointing to say the least.… Expand

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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Under The Radar
    Nov 22, 2016
    40
    Dripping in falsetto and awash in synths, their latest attempt is painfully lacking in the refreshingly hyperactive guitar riffs that made their debut so memorable.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Oct 19, 2016
    60
    There's nothing groundbreaking here, but these songs will surely be lots of fun to play live. [Dec 2016, p.115]
  3. AllMusic
    Oct 17, 2016
    80
    With Gameshow, Two Door Cinema Club ultimately balance a growing pop maturity with a stylish strut worthy of Saturday Night Fever's Tony Manero.
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