Memories: Do Not Open
by The Chainsmokers
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2.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 573 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 93 out of 573
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 573
  3. Negative: 445 out of 573
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  1. dark-phoenix
    May 15, 2017
    0
    Literally 12 versions of Closer. The lyrics try to be deep but are only chessy and corny, most of the songs talk about nothing - are just random words used to rhyme in random phrases about random things. To summe up: This is utter trash.
    Congratz Chainsmokers, you guys managed to release an album worse than Ed Sheeran's Divide and now claim the worst album of 2017.
    Also, this guy can't    Literally 12 versions of Closer. The lyrics try to be deep but are only chessy and corny, most of the songs talk about nothing - are just random words used to rhyme in random phrases about random things. To summe up: This is utter trash.
    Congratz Chainsmokers, you guys managed to release an album worse than Ed Sheeran's Divide and now claim the worst album of 2017.

    Also, this guy can't sing, he should stick to being a DJ.    … Expand
  2. KingOfSpain
    Apr 10, 2017
    0
    This is trash from the start to the end. I'd rather cut my ears than listening again to this whole piece of garbage. Outdated, predictable tropical-house dance instrumentals, basic lyrics no one but a 12-year-old girl would appreciate... LEAVE THE MUSIC SCENE AND GO BACK TO FLOP CITY WHERE YOU BELONG.
  3. mynameisjonas
    May 1, 2017
    0
    BOOOOOOOOO! These are are so bad they make me hurt. I have to go now. I'm dying from this bad music. Some body get me a doctor. These tunes are bad juju
  4. popstyle
    Jun 20, 2017
    0
    Sabendo da má qualidade de seu album, a banda diz logo em seu titulo "Do not Open"(Não abra), com um aviso, pelo menos eles avisaram! O album é simplismente varios remixes da musica "Closer" que foi sem duvidas a pior de 2016. Então imagine o album cheio so com essa musica, não precisa imaginar porque The chainsmokers já o fez. Nenhuma criatividade, pessimas mixagens, letras pioresSabendo da má qualidade de seu album, a banda diz logo em seu titulo "Do not Open"(Não abra), com um aviso, pelo menos eles avisaram! O album é simplismente varios remixes da musica "Closer" que foi sem duvidas a pior de 2016. Então imagine o album cheio so com essa musica, não precisa imaginar porque The chainsmokers já o fez. Nenhuma criatividade, pessimas mixagens, letras piores ainda.Uma banda desnecessaria que alem de ter musicas horriveis, são pessoas horriveis.… Expand
  5. longjetty7
    Apr 17, 2017
    5
    Okay what is going on with these user scores? Lol this is by no means a "good" album, but it wasn't terrible either. It's just fine honestly. The Chainsmokers' songs are decent enough by themselves, but they pretty much all sound the same and are not very musically adventurous, so listening to them all together on the same album gets wearisome.

    Standout track: Something Just Like This
  6. SocialKebab
    Jun 23, 2017
    1
    The whole album is just same **** pressed on over and over and over again ;D
    Literally only song considered "good" is "Something Just like this". The Chainsmokers is just big pile of crap who are just full of themselves. Repetitive crap. Like the album said... DO NOT OPEN, because it's so bad!
  7. NETMUSIC
    Jun 16, 2017
    2
    You scrapped Closer, Don't Let Me Down and All We Know for this crap. Seriously.

    Best Song(s):
    Paris

    Worst Song(s):
    Something Just Like This
    Break Up Every Night
    It Won't Kill Ya
    The One
    Honest
    Young
    Wake Up Alone
  8. vinnynguyen
    Jun 17, 2017
    1
    The only "good" tracks have already been released as singles. Most of the album is unbearable and closely resembles the cookie cutter EDM/Pop vibe that they've been using. Once you watch "How Every Chainsmokers Song is Written" by John Fassold, your outlook and perception of the album changes negatively, dramatically.
  9. Jevus
    May 8, 2017
    5
    Creo que The Chainsmokers ya se les acabo la inspiración. No hay mucho que decir de este álbum más que es demasió repetitivo, usan el mismo beat en cada canción, solo 2 canciones son rescatables de este disco monótono. Les quedo muy grande el pasar haciendo EP’s a un disco completo, las canciones son igual repetitivas con letras que se repite y repite el coro más de 10 veces, si en unaCreo que The Chainsmokers ya se les acabo la inspiración. No hay mucho que decir de este álbum más que es demasió repetitivo, usan el mismo beat en cada canción, solo 2 canciones son rescatables de este disco monótono. Les quedo muy grande el pasar haciendo EP’s a un disco completo, las canciones son igual repetitivas con letras que se repite y repite el coro más de 10 veces, si en una canción a veces eso enfada, ahora imagínense todo un disco, ese es el problema con la música electrónica y sus artistas cuando se vuelve mainstream y tienen la oportunidad de hacer un LP, simplemente no les sale, como DJ Snake. Les queda mejor hacer sencillos y a ver si pega. Lo peor de todo es, el auto-tune que es infernal.… Expand
  10. JoanneGrant
    Jul 2, 2018
    0
    This was totally trashy. Literally just 12 remix versions of Closer. Even featuring Coldplay on "Something Just Like This" can't save the album and the song itself. And Andrew should stop singing because his vocal ruins every song that features his singing in this album lol
  11. milotomi19
    Apr 10, 2017
    0
    I pay 12 $ for this , is just like they remix the same song over over im so mad. im gonna give this record to the dumber person in the world, yes is for u mister trump. I wanna my money back ¡
  12. Edduardo20
    Apr 10, 2017
    0
    I will not take more than 10 seconds to criticize something that only took me 1 minute to listen.
    All, absolutely ALL songs have exactly the same repetitive and monotonous rhythm. All I heard was a version after version of "Close" and "Roses". Why do all of your songs sound exactly the same?
    To call this an album "Dance" is a blasphemy and an insult, nor does David Guetta make music so    I will not take more than 10 seconds to criticize something that only took me 1 minute to listen.
    All, absolutely ALL songs have exactly the same repetitive and monotonous rhythm. All I heard was a version after version of "Close" and "Roses". Why do all of your songs sound exactly the same?
    To call this an album "Dance" is a blasphemy and an insult, nor does David Guetta make music so bad.
    And do not get me started on the horrible "Break Up Every Night"    … Expand
  13. nguyennguyen
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    pure trash
    terrible lyrics
    terrible vocals
    terrible sound
    everything from this album is terrible and trashy
    ultratrash
    sh!tty album
    music for 13 year old kids with trashy taste
    raw sawage
    worst album of 2017
  14. macfrisebastian
    Apr 12, 2017
    2
    the album is just the same rhythm in each song , it just saves Young and Paris, the can't say they are better than Lady Gaga, and this album prove it .
  15. clei
    Apr 10, 2017
    1
    So The Chainsmokers have more than one song? I'm surprised. Some tracks are really catchy, but only if you're a teen on puberty. Did I mention that Andrew can't sing? I need to wash my ears.
  16. nghiazizoa
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    Sorry, I think this album is the worst of the century.
    R.I.P EDM.
    They should retire
    LEAVE THE MUSIC SCENE AND GO BACK TO FLOP CITY WHERE YOU BELONG
    The chainsmoker are over party
  17. LoStKeAtInG
    Apr 12, 2017
    1
    Só encontrei bombas. Um álbum com músicas como Closer, Don't Let Me Down, All We Know e Setting Fires seria bem melhor. Os vocais do Drew Taggart estão horríveis, nem auto-tune salva. A produção do álbum está péssima. Não é um álbum dance como deveria ser, já que é uma "dupla de DJs". Something Just Like This (o único ponto alto do álbum) e Young (se tirar a voz do Drew) são as únicas queSó encontrei bombas. Um álbum com músicas como Closer, Don't Let Me Down, All We Know e Setting Fires seria bem melhor. Os vocais do Drew Taggart estão horríveis, nem auto-tune salva. A produção do álbum está péssima. Não é um álbum dance como deveria ser, já que é uma "dupla de DJs". Something Just Like This (o único ponto alto do álbum) e Young (se tirar a voz do Drew) são as únicas que chegam a ser boas. Essa dupla ainda precisa melhorar em muita coisa.… Expand
  18. Mahzinha
    Apr 14, 2017
    0
    It sucks, i hope they give up. They are so full of themselves and disgusting, but when it comes to making good and feelingly music, the only thing we can see is how unprepared they are.
  19. antontong
    Apr 11, 2017
    2
    They shouldn't have labelled this album as dance/electronic. It is a pop album, and none of the songs is a real EDM. And please don't ruin other singers next time.
  20. houseisdeeping
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    This album is a complete disappointment since I like pre Closer era TC (Roses and Don't Let Me Down). I can't stand post Closer era TC because it really sucks (Singles being really formulaic & generic as a whole, complete with Andrew flat chanting vocal.) and M: DNO is the big showcase on that. I'm really struggled to fully listen the album because most of the album tracks are reallyThis album is a complete disappointment since I like pre Closer era TC (Roses and Don't Let Me Down). I can't stand post Closer era TC because it really sucks (Singles being really formulaic & generic as a whole, complete with Andrew flat chanting vocal.) and M: DNO is the big showcase on that. I'm really struggled to fully listen the album because most of the album tracks are really boring and slow at some point where I didn't feel energetic and passionate enough to continue listen anymore. I think EW was right this time, most of the tracks are basically ballads with beats and it kinda remind me I was listen to Charlie Puth Nine Track Mind again but in a Dance/Electronic sense. Speaking of it, I think this album should reclassifies as pop album instead because my perception on Dance/Electronic should be at least have soul or energetic that made your mood fresh and delight or passionate enough to start groove your body and M: DNO didn't brought my expectation on Dance/Electronic genre product. It just sad to see the general public and even some of the user here ate this s**t up and defend the album it's not that bad.

    TL-DR: DO NOT OPEN THIS BOX OF MEMORIES AS THE ALBUM COVER SUGGESTED.    … Expand
  21. andrevictor
    Apr 13, 2017
    1
    An album without concept and without originality. Created only for the charts and for a portion of the audience that does not care about quality, causing this material to be briefly forgotten.
  22. CaioOliani
    Apr 14, 2017
    0
    Worst pop/electronic/EDM album I´ve ever heard! How can anyone buy something like this? Full of repetitive songs that turned into a headache! I had such a big expectation.. Pity!
  23. mrnhmath
    Apr 12, 2017
    0
    As The Observer said, meaningless trump-pop trash. Really, do not open nor listen to this or you can damage your eardrums with 12 versions of Closer (to payola).
  24. marcosbutera93
    Apr 12, 2017
    0
    pure trash
    terrible lyrics
    terrible vocals
    terrible sound
    everything from this album is terrible and trashy
    ultratrash
    sh!tty album
    music for 13 year old kids with trashy taste
    raw sawage
    worst album of 2017
  25. anthonyab
    Apr 10, 2017
    0
    Couldn't make it till the end. I don't think I can ever listen to it again. It's just tiring listening to the full thing, felt like it was one song repeating itself. why tf is he singin tho
  26. alphabetboy98
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    "Perfect Illusion sucks." Are you sure? I would rather be deaf that listen to this damn album ever again. Let's pretend this album never happened. Stay away from Memories: Do Not Open. Thank me later.
  27. ahmedimran
    Apr 14, 2017
    0
    The Chainsmokers are wayy too over rated and this album clearly shows how over rated they are. No lyrical content. No good features. no good beat. Kygo and Zedd produce way better songs than these guys but unfortunately dont get much recognition. Out of the entire album It Wont Kill Ya is the only bearable song. They need to improve. These guys just play along with one beat and put it inThe Chainsmokers are wayy too over rated and this album clearly shows how over rated they are. No lyrical content. No good features. no good beat. Kygo and Zedd produce way better songs than these guys but unfortunately dont get much recognition. Out of the entire album It Wont Kill Ya is the only bearable song. They need to improve. These guys just play along with one beat and put it in different songs remixing them. They need collaborations with mainstream artists such as Ariana, Selena, Demi or Miley. The most disappointing album ive ever heard. Thats not it. It does not deserve to go number 1 which it is.… Expand
  28. CantUseEmoji
    Apr 14, 2017
    0
    I just wanted to get in on this. The album is pretty bad tho, bad singing, uninspired/untruthful/just terrible writing. The production is so remarkably cheap and plastic I can't believe this is produced by 2 edm guys. It is impressive how consistently not good this album is, I thought they might have a few decent peaks like DLMD or Roses.
  29. Badg4lrihanna
    Apr 12, 2017
    0
    Won't ever listen to it again worst album ever it's awful and not worth my money at all. A waste of time and money. I don't know why these people are so famous bc their music is **** and so is "closer".
  30. mattlynn1996
    Apr 13, 2017
    0
    Without doubt, this album sucks. 12 songs are all the same and DREW CAN NOT SING! What makes me sad is that a lot of people spend their time on this shadow and empty stuff, which reflect the condition of presence or reality, this shadow and empty lifetime.
  31. smeldis03
    Apr 12, 2017
    0
    Very bad, apparently many like to listen to garbage, everything seems the same, just keep CLOSER and everything else is sound very identical.
    Actually I did not like it.
  32. sauldiazrey
    Apr 14, 2017
    0
    The worst album that I have never listen on my life....
    All songs are trash, so BASIC and repetitive..
    Nothing more to say.....The Chainsmokers R.I.P.
  33. WFBrito
    Apr 10, 2017
    0
    Such a shameful album. 12 songs that look pretty much the same. Even these two slightly audible singles got lost in the mess and now are just adding up to this horrible excuse of an album. Listen to its title: you are standing before a memory you definitively don't want to open
  34. themanwholaughs
    Apr 15, 2017
    0
    This album is so bad, Adam Sandler wants to make a movie about it. Seriously quit making music, this is so boring, worse album of 2017, my iPod has suicidal thoughts now.
  35. SergenGokdag
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    every song sound same.. this album is very very bad. really. worst album of 2017. I cant even believe how they are recorded this album. Just very underwelming and so bad
  36. BlogCritic123
    Apr 12, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Chainsmokers are the WORST act in the Mainstream, at least to me. Let me explain why these are no doubt the WORST artist in EDM EVER!!!!! First of all it started with the ridiculously bland Roses with a hideous vocal performance with a moan in the drop like SERIOUSLY????

    Then Don't Let Me Down came along and I thought it had a somewhat satisfying build-up only to be ruined by one of the laziest drops I've ever heard.

    Then came one of the most bland and boring songs of the year "Closer" with a lazy drop that I'd be surprised if anyone could even dance to.

    Then a few flops in the form of " All We Know " and " Setting Fires " came out ( arguably the two BEST Chainsmokers songs even though they are only decent.

    This album is full of poorly constructed music, lack of genuine talent. Dime a dozen vocals and production and not even worth my time    … Expand
  37. svdwjoe
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    A real trash from beginning to end, he died in Closer which is another piece of crap. One of the most generic and unpleasant albums ever recorded. Made for the lowest common denominator and mindless background music at parties. It borders on offensive blandness, and the lead singers "vocals" are on 6 tracks too many.
  38. Parach
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    When I heard their first single Closer I really like it but when I pay money for an album I expect for it to have a progress and more than one sound. It's funny when two of them have additional producers on this album and this is what they came out with. If I was giving my score to Closer I'd give it 10, but this, as a representation of two minded collective investing time and artistry isWhen I heard their first single Closer I really like it but when I pay money for an album I expect for it to have a progress and more than one sound. It's funny when two of them have additional producers on this album and this is what they came out with. If I was giving my score to Closer I'd give it 10, but this, as a representation of two minded collective investing time and artistry is really lame invested time if they came out only with that sound. Or they're just sellouts.… Expand
  39. Serendipity1998
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    One of the worst music pieces to ever come into existence. It's practically an endless loop of the same song over and over. The quality is so horrendous that it makes Pitbull look like Beethoven. A disaster of painful breakdowns, emotionless lyrics and scratchy vocals.
  40. GiaThatPartGunn
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    You need to get yourself some help if you truly decided to spend money on 12 versions of the same damn song. In this album you'll find 0 creativity, 0 vocals, 0 talent. Next.
  41. camanjarrez
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    A generic waste of anyone's time. The Chainsmoker's pop-hit formula is quickly revealing it's trivial intent, to make a quick buck from preteens and any other unfortunate soul who would spend even a dollar on iTunes.
  42. evxlution
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    Boring, nothing new. I think that their 5 seconds of fame are near to the end. The only good song (and using the word "good" is a lot) is Break Up Every Night. In fact Wake Up Alone sounds so similar to Kiiara's song "Gold".
  43. LucSPD
    Apr 14, 2017
    0
    Todas as músicas são iguais. Parece que a próxima faixa é um remix mal feito da anterior. Álbum com muito auto tune onde não se é possível ouvir as vozes. Até mesmo a melhor música se torna enjoada por ser repetitiva. Alto uso de sintetizadores, me fazendo sentir novamente em 2010
  44. l33on33l17
    Apr 14, 2017
    1
    how the hell they throw **** about perfect illusion and then their entired album is the same trash? The only redeemable song is YOUNG the other ones are just ****
  45. CTTRFlopped
    Apr 10, 2017
    0
    One of the most generic and unpleasant albums ever recorded. Made for the lowest common denominator and mindless background music at parties. It borders on offensive blandness, and the lead singers "vocals" are on 6 tracks too many.
  46. Arley
    Apr 15, 2017
    0
    Basic as **** Sales are not quality. They thought they were someone in the music industry but with this they just showed they are just a trend.

    The sounds are so basic, just a beat on repeat one after one and by the way, who the hell told that boy he could sing?
  47. girliamgagging
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    This is literally the worst album to ever be bought into existence. It's the same song over and over, they have no talent and need to disappear. This is garbage mama.
  48. Wael
    Apr 22, 2017
    0
    It is very rare for me to think an artist is horrible or completely trashy; that list is short for me because I always tend to find the good points in any music. However, when it comes to The Chainsmokers, I'm very sorry to say that I can not find any impressive thing about their music, even after several tries. All of their tracks are just the same one, recycled over and over again, orIt is very rare for me to think an artist is horrible or completely trashy; that list is short for me because I always tend to find the good points in any music. However, when it comes to The Chainsmokers, I'm very sorry to say that I can not find any impressive thing about their music, even after several tries. All of their tracks are just the same one, recycled over and over again, or based on the same exact chords. In addition, one of them (the dude that sings) really doesn't even have a good voice (I think their live performances prove that) and his voice tends to become a bit irritating, even annoying at certain points. Not a single song on 'Memories' clicked with me; they all fail to impress, and most of them just feel like filler tracks. Had they included the 2016 summer smash, Halsey-collab, 'Closer' on the album, it would've gotten a 1 out of 10 from me. That said, this album is a complete miss, and I advise any person with a sane pair of ears to certainly 'NOT OPEN'!… Expand
  49. chidime
    Apr 12, 2017
    2
    Wow. The Chainsmokers had some good singles from 'Don't Let Me Down' to 'Closer' to 'Paris'. I honestly expected this album to be one of the good ones. Maybe the first album since Guetta's 'Nothing But The Beat' to successfully mix EDM and mainstream music. Boy, was I wrong. This album is hot trash. Every song sounds the same, but each worse than the other. Somehow, even 'Paris' ends upWow. The Chainsmokers had some good singles from 'Don't Let Me Down' to 'Closer' to 'Paris'. I honestly expected this album to be one of the good ones. Maybe the first album since Guetta's 'Nothing But The Beat' to successfully mix EDM and mainstream music. Boy, was I wrong. This album is hot trash. Every song sounds the same, but each worse than the other. Somehow, even 'Paris' ends up sounding bad when listening to the album. These guys should just keep releasing singles and stay away from albums, cos obviously, they don't know what they're doing.… Expand
  50. syncwithme
    Apr 15, 2017
    0
    didn't enjoyed it at all.
    found it very generic, bad vocals, irritating noises all around.
    not one song that i like and that's bad cause they all sound the same.
    wouldn't recommend.
  51. Llan
    Apr 15, 2017
    1
    Letras medíocres, batidas genéricas, melodias similares a Closer. O álbum não tem nada novo a mostrar pro seu público, nenhuma mensagem, nenhum desafio. Se você curtir 12 versões de Closer, esse álbum é pra você.
  52. DORMAR
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    Forget Nickelback, if any prison interested, they can use this album as torture device. At least Nickelback can act like they're the real rocker, but same thing can't be applied to this duo, plus their male vocalist are pushing it. Every songs he was in are bland and devoid of any emotions, and this album supposed to be like memory lane, like the album title suggests, right? Either inForget Nickelback, if any prison interested, they can use this album as torture device. At least Nickelback can act like they're the real rocker, but same thing can't be applied to this duo, plus their male vocalist are pushing it. Every songs he was in are bland and devoid of any emotions, and this album supposed to be like memory lane, like the album title suggests, right? Either in upbeat tunes or mellow ones, the male vocalist just sound... the same. Also, they keep rehashing the same formula they were using with that one song they did with Halsey. So much creativity happened with the song making for this album, I'm sure. This album probably the most embarrassing portfolio in Coldplay's Chris Martin's career yet. But I can't blame him to cash in on this. Just gonna regret it later, I suppose.

    One of the most uninspired album this year thus far, and probably one of the worst this decade too.
    Forgettable and yet, managed to be annoying. Really, can't expect too much from the same duo who releases "#SELFIE" song couple of years back. We'll see how far far they can stretch this out, or will they be forgotten sooner than we think just like every other once popular mediocre white male dance act, say LMAO, LOL, or whatever they were called.

    Which make me ponder, why were Grammy Academy really think they're worthy to receive one of the trophy?    … Expand
  53. hipnose1
    Apr 10, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. lixooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo… Expand
  54. andysehlhorst
    Apr 12, 2017
    2
    "Something Just Like This" is the only bearable song on the whole album. It is very bland and boring throughout the whole project. It's a definite pass.
  55. OKFINETHEN
    Apr 15, 2017
    2
    Memories: Do Not Open is terrible. Just straight up garbage. This is not even music. The Chainsmokers, first of all I have a huge problem with them because they obviously target young people with their style of music, but their name clearly promotes cigarette smoking. After so many years of trying to make smoking seem uncool and unappealing, these irresponsible hooligans come along withMemories: Do Not Open is terrible. Just straight up garbage. This is not even music. The Chainsmokers, first of all I have a huge problem with them because they obviously target young people with their style of music, but their name clearly promotes cigarette smoking. After so many years of trying to make smoking seem uncool and unappealing, these irresponsible hooligans come along with their electric pop dance songs and are sending the message that cool hip youngsters should chain smoke cigarettes! Now teenagers are going to be hanging out with their squads lighting up a Lucky Strike and grooving to the vibes of the top 100 chart techno songs by the ChainSMOKERS when they're partying it up with their baes on the dance floor. Just unacceptable that this passes for music. These lazy, talentless bums don't even play any musical instruments! They make all the songs on their iPad laptops. Millenialls are killing music, and they're killing themselves with tobacco. Shameful. Worst generation ever.… Expand
  56. DangerousGagz
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    After listen it the 2nd time
    It still suck as sh*t.
    OMG what the hell is wrong with those lyrics? Were a 2 years old baby wrote it? LOL Perfect Illusion are better than this album with a finger snap. "It sucks". Yeah i'm glad that you know that your album sucks. LOL Joanne better than this album for x100000000000000000000000000000000001986000000 times.LOL still GAGA IS THE BEST YA and    After listen it the 2nd time
    It still suck as sh*t.
    OMG what the hell is wrong with those lyrics? Were a 2 years old baby wrote it?
    LOL Perfect Illusion are better than this album with a finger snap.
    "It sucks". Yeah i'm glad that you know that your album sucks. LOL
    Joanne better than this album for x100000000000000000000000000000000001986000000 times.LOL still GAGA IS THE BEST YA and you can't joke about the Queen Of Pop.    … Expand
  57. bobishere
    Apr 14, 2017
    0
    The absolute worst duo to happen to mainstream music in decades. Unless you have a passion for self-loathing, don't subject yourself to this awful content.
  58. giantdoseofbs
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    it still baffles how this duo found success because their music is as generic and basic as it could get. They have literally zero talent and instead of masking that with a good attitude, they're just showing how dumb, idiotic and ignorant they can be.
    I tried to listen through the whole album thinking it might change my mind about them and their music but I couldn't.
  59. gev
    Apr 15, 2017
    0
    that taggart boy can't even sing why does he keep on singing??? also the album is under mediocre, it's almost awful. why didn't they choose talented singers to sing instead of taggart?!?!
  60. Halcyonx
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    This album is plain garbage. This overrated duo is still cashing on the success of closer and it won't be long till they fall to obscurity.
    Paris' instrumental is good but then the whole song with vocals is **** People saying something just like this is heavenly have never heard good music in their lives. I can't believe these same people shame experimental artists like grimes and lykke    This album is plain garbage. This overrated duo is still cashing on the success of closer and it won't be long till they fall to obscurity.
    Paris' instrumental is good but then the whole song with vocals is **** People saying something just like this is heavenly have never heard good music in their lives. I can't believe these same people shame experimental artists like grimes and lykke li and criticize them , and consider chainsmokers as the epitome of electro pop.    … Expand
  61. RazGreen
    Apr 12, 2017
    0
    Este álbum es basura. No se renuevan.
    Y así se atreven a hablar mal de otros artistas cuando su propio trabajo es basura
    12 versiones de closer, que flojera con estos patéticos "artistas"
  62. nickhsing
    Apr 14, 2017
    0
    Why every song in this album sounds the same? You have made a Closer, why did you make a whole album of Closer?
    This is really the most disappointing album of the year. I thought Ed Sheeran's new album was the worst of the year, but you are completely beyond him.
  63. Andr3as
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    This album is full of generic songs that have no meaning to me and all the songs are exactly like Closer.. One of the worst debut album in the last years...
  64. marden32
    Apr 13, 2017
    0
    OMG this is the worst album of the year, I cant hear 2 minutes of each track, God save me of this horrible sounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  65. xxsuckercandy
    Apr 12, 2017
    0
    LIXOOOOO! Simplesmente a PRÓPRIA CAÇAMBA DE LIXO! Só musica pop genericazinha ODEIO MUITO quem compra esse album tem um lugar garantido no lNFERNO.

    dua lipa out june 2nd
  66. hxcked
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    Полная хуйня! Дешевка позор музыки Выключите этих даунов и ключите лучше кристину си досвидания
  67. itsggomes
    Apr 14, 2017
    0
    Just one more EDM trash album. C'mon guys, the fact they're playing on the radio doesn't mean they have talent. What can I say about these vocals with SO MUCH auto tune? I just can't believe they won a Grammy.
  68. heisenbergsfan
    Apr 12, 2017
    0
    Absolute derivative trash. It is unbelievable that they have come anywhere close to their current level of popularity. The music is so inoffensive and bland to a degree that it becomes hostile and disgusting. These guys are the end of EDM. As if the end wasn't nigh for the genre, this is the final nail in the coffin. That SNL performance of their's was pure awfulness.
  69. goncalo_xcx
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    ok metacritic apagou a minha review né? não gostou da verdade então eu falo do jeito que vcs gostam: álbum ruim genérico só músicas iguais a closer, as músicas todas básicas e sem conteúdo, a voz desse homem é HORRÍVEL quem disse pra ele que ele sabia cantar é SURDO, pior álbum da década, um lixo total LIXO LIXO LIXO

    querem apoiar essa banda vazia? então apoia metacritic mas o álbum    ok metacritic apagou a minha review né? não gostou da verdade então eu falo do jeito que vcs gostam: álbum ruim genérico só músicas iguais a closer, as músicas todas básicas e sem conteúdo, a voz desse homem é HORRÍVEL quem disse pra ele que ele sabia cantar é SURDO, pior álbum da década, um lixo total LIXO LIXO LIXO

    querem apoiar essa banda vazia? então apoia metacritic mas o álbum continua sendo um lixo    … Expand
  70. CharlieGray
    Apr 12, 2017
    1
    This album is extremley bad. I really tried to like it, but is impossible.
    Sorry The Chainsmokers, you seem like nice guys, but you made some terrible album here.
  71. diegonelli
    Apr 13, 2017
    2
    LMFAO, score 1.4. I love happy endings
    This album is so dumb and superficial I can't even believe this. Yikes. I'm really laughing back at when the main singer said that they were going to be the singers of the millenium or something, I don't remember. Sad hahaha. They're over.
  72. wiener
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    Sorry, but it's not a music. I wonder why it is even here? I deeply sympathize those who listened to this album or, what's worse, bought it. Oh, and yes, why their track won a freaking Grammy?
  73. drizzys
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    My edm is dead! Trash of 2017, literally. If you love your life and your ear, do not waste your time listening to this s**t of two mediocre whites! That's all.
  74. JoeWilliams
    Apr 22, 2017
    3
    Memories:Do Not Open is an atrocious album, an overproduced piece of garbage. It is lifeless, bland and very hard to listen.It felt more noise than music. The songs felt the same, you didn't even know that it is another song. "Something just like this" is the only good song the rest are just cringey and a try hard especially "Break Up every Night" which is just the worst song in the album.Memories:Do Not Open is an atrocious album, an overproduced piece of garbage. It is lifeless, bland and very hard to listen.It felt more noise than music. The songs felt the same, you didn't even know that it is another song. "Something just like this" is the only good song the rest are just cringey and a try hard especially "Break Up every Night" which is just the worst song in the album. cheesy is a kind word to describe this, cringy is the best word to describe the songs, Did I say try hard? yes it tries to be deep but the lyrics are just laughable so it ended up,again, cringy.Break up every night is the number one example of that,it is the crappiest noise I have ever heard,so far.

    I gave a 3/10 due to Coldplay's Something Just Like This which is the only good song,it is supposed to be 0/10.    … Expand
  75. meam10
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    Could possibly be the worst album of 2017. Usually music this bad gets no recognition whatsoever. The amount of attention it got makes this worse. When I look at the lyrics I feel like i'm listening to an edgy white Disney Channel awkward tween outburst mixed in with some bass drops.
  76. stanley834
    Apr 21, 2017
    0
    One of the worst albums of 2017. Die hard fans of The Chainsmokers obviously have terrible music tastes. I don't recommend these self-obsessed egoists to anyone because they destroyed the true meaning of dance music. Want something that's way better than this manufactured tripe? Here are some suggestions: Disclosure, Gorgon City, Sigala, Blonde, Tough Love, Katy B, TCTS, Syron, Kaskade,One of the worst albums of 2017. Die hard fans of The Chainsmokers obviously have terrible music tastes. I don't recommend these self-obsessed egoists to anyone because they destroyed the true meaning of dance music. Want something that's way better than this manufactured tripe? Here are some suggestions: Disclosure, Gorgon City, Sigala, Blonde, Tough Love, Katy B, TCTS, Syron, Kaskade, and deadmau5.… Expand
  77. NicklasW
    Apr 27, 2017
    3
    I went into this album with 0 expectations and my greatest hope was to find, at least, one song I can enjoy. But not even that was given to me. When it comes to reviewing this piece of garbage, I do not know where to start. To make it short, I can only say that all the songs have the same structure, progression, weak lyrics and lame and completely uninspired EDM beats that have noI went into this album with 0 expectations and my greatest hope was to find, at least, one song I can enjoy. But not even that was given to me. When it comes to reviewing this piece of garbage, I do not know where to start. To make it short, I can only say that all the songs have the same structure, progression, weak lyrics and lame and completely uninspired EDM beats that have no significant groove or flow or makes you want to actually dance. Some of the songs like The One do not even feel like EDM or House Music anymore. It feels like this project was made for the mass and The Chainsmokers treat their listeners as idiots.
    Best Songs:Young, Something Just Like This
    Worst Songs:My Type, Paris, Wake up Alone, Honest.
    Recommendations:no recommendation, and let's all sincerely hope that The Chainsmoker lose their momentum in 2017.    … Expand
  78. magicjohnson198
    Apr 30, 2017
    0
    If I was in a room with Hitler, stalin and the chainsmokers music and i was given two bullets and a gun i would shoot my self twice like god damn this **** sucks
  79. ceferino
    May 13, 2017
    0
    Simply trash. All songs follow one pattern. Lousy melodies. Meaningless lyrics. Closer was popular because of Halsey. Don't expect any of these can be a hit as Closer was.
  80. NeutralMilkH
    May 13, 2017
    0
    I lasted one minute listening to this album... and I listened to the entirety of the Harry Styles album (which was surprisingly good... don't get me wrong.) When singers usually use electronics to alter their voice, it's because they want to experiment. Bands like Radiohead and Bon Iver have made such a point to create electronic albums... and it works. In this case, they only did itI lasted one minute listening to this album... and I listened to the entirety of the Harry Styles album (which was surprisingly good... don't get me wrong.) When singers usually use electronics to alter their voice, it's because they want to experiment. Bands like Radiohead and Bon Iver have made such a point to create electronic albums... and it works. In this case, they only did it because the lead singer can't sing (as seen on SNL.) Perhaps it's because he's a chainsmoker... which would make sense considering the fact that the name of this band literally promotes chainsmoking. The fact that this band has even managed to convince people to buy their albums just goes to show how this generation of people have been exploited to bad music like this instead of music that is actually thought-provoking and actually has...*cough*cough*... good lyrics, which this album could've used but then again, what's the point of learning how to sing English that makes coherent sense... oh yes... SO THAT THE SONGS DON'T SUCK! It's not even like it's supposed to be an album with mysterious lyrics, these are just dumb and vague lyrics that bore the absolute crap out of my pants.. seriously, after listening to this album for one minute, I had to take a poop because that's how horrible it was.

    Overall: 0/10

    Sigh... this album... just... who buys this and says, "I can't wait to see them live now!" or "I can't wait for their next album!"

    I DIDN'T EVEN MAKE IT PAST THE FIRST SONG.

    Caps... I know they're annoying... but that's how bad this album is.

    Also, I have Amazon Music Unlimited, so I "technically" didn't buy this album myself.    … Expand
  81. triskelionitis
    May 14, 2017
    0
    One thing is being a DJ and other is being a singer. These guys can't do any of them.
    The music is repetitive and cheesy, there's nothing new to this duo.
    With the money they made from "Closer", they could maybe retire.
  82. Max2405
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    I don't understand people see in The Chainsmokers,they're music is cheesy,they all sound the same and the fact that people are actually paying to listen to this generic trash.
    It's a shame what the music industry has come to.They're the perfect example of White cis male mediocrity
  83. deadhor5
    Apr 10, 2017
    3
    Calling it a "dance" album is an overstatement. Despite being an avid dancer, I couldn't find a single song on this LP that I could jam to. While it features some extremely talented vocalists like Jhene Aiko and Florida Georgia Line, the beats are actually some of the most repetitive, redundant, and monotonous i've heard in a while. The lead singles off this album, "Paris" and "SomethingCalling it a "dance" album is an overstatement. Despite being an avid dancer, I couldn't find a single song on this LP that I could jam to. While it features some extremely talented vocalists like Jhene Aiko and Florida Georgia Line, the beats are actually some of the most repetitive, redundant, and monotonous i've heard in a while. The lead singles off this album, "Paris" and "Something Just Like This" were horribly disappointing, and were a hard departure from the trap feel of "Don't Let Me Down" and chill yet complex vibe of "Closer". That's not to say artists cannot departure from a sound without being judged, but what Drew and the other dude are displaying is a total pandering to the lowest common denominator instead of attempting to develop creatively, just so they can continue their frat lifestyle. "The One" is pure, half-baked trash: that's all I can say about it. It's just some beats thrown together with some flat-as-always vocals by Taggart and some basic background noise by Emily Warren, who is really throwing all her credibility out the window by being such a major part in such a lackluster album
    Mediocre Tracks: "Wake Up Alone" and "Last Day Alive"
    Worst Track: "Break Up Every Night" (the vocals are just sad)    … Expand
  84. Noor_
    Apr 11, 2017
    1
    Saying it's actual garbage is an understatement.... why are these frat boys even known? their music is nothing more than basic loops and basic tired meaningless "lyrics", all of their supporters are little kids and basic teen girls with no music knowledge listening to this trash what they like to call "music"... they have this trick they use in all their songs to get it charting bySaying it's actual garbage is an understatement.... why are these frat boys even known? their music is nothing more than basic loops and basic tired meaningless "lyrics", all of their supporters are little kids and basic teen girls with no music knowledge listening to this trash what they like to call "music"... they have this trick they use in all their songs to get it charting by brainwashed people. this album is just an embarrassment to music and EDM.… Expand
  85. yulinbarak2001
    Jun 20, 2017
    0
    Lamentablemente estas "promesas" de la musica "EDM/Dance" que en un comienzo nos dejaron sorprendentes piezas musicales como ROZES Y DON'T LET ME DOWN, perdieron lamentablemente todo el potencial que tenían como Dj's, dejando una supuesta gran "variabilidad" entre canciones que desembocan y comienzan fracasadamente igual ya que quisieron reutilizar la escancie de su Smash-Hit, "Closer",Lamentablemente estas "promesas" de la musica "EDM/Dance" que en un comienzo nos dejaron sorprendentes piezas musicales como ROZES Y DON'T LET ME DOWN, perdieron lamentablemente todo el potencial que tenían como Dj's, dejando una supuesta gran "variabilidad" entre canciones que desembocan y comienzan fracasadamente igual ya que quisieron reutilizar la escancie de su Smash-Hit, "Closer", para seguir haciendo récords musicales en vez de los reconocimientos que te respaldan como un artista de gran talento y de gran potencial para sobresalir en la industria. En pocas palabras este álbum representa una canción que esta dividida en 13 versiones sin ningún sentido y gusto alguno, si te gusta "Closer" no te molestaras en cuando comienza y termina una canció; que tenían en un comienzo una gran gama de cupones para que las personas se afianzaran y se ganaran la música de estos Dj's que a la final solo dejan un intento de artista que solo les importa vender y no aportar nada a la música.… Expand
  86. JadenCarter
    Jun 15, 2017
    2
    Closer and Roses plainly among those songs are remixes in each one tracks, they let us down so far, Only a few are salvageable from amid too much garbage as Something just like this and Don't let me down as well.
  87. Jasos
    May 20, 2017
    0
    Quando si pensa troppo ai soldi o a creare diss solo perché si vende di più, hai la conferma che si sta parlando di tutto meno che di artisti. Questo album ne é la prova, banale, trash, zero anima, poca emozione, scarsità sia a livello melodico che vocale/strumentale
  88. GerardistheWay
    May 22, 2017
    3
    “Hey Alex.” “Yeah, Drew?” “Remember that ‘Closer’ song we did a while back? The one that was a big hit?” “Yeah, what about it?” “Okay, bear with me here...What if we made a whole album based on that song? We could use the same beat on some songs, similar music on others, and near-identical lyrics! It’ll be a huge hit!” “Oh my god, dude, that’s genius!"

    I believe I just accurately summed    “Hey Alex.” “Yeah, Drew?” “Remember that ‘Closer’ song we did a while back? The one that was a big hit?” “Yeah, what about it?” “Okay, bear with me here...What if we made a whole album based on that song? We could use the same beat on some songs, similar music on others, and near-identical lyrics! It’ll be a huge hit!” “Oh my god, dude, that’s genius!"

    I believe I just accurately summed up about how much creative effort went into EDM DJ duo The Chainsmokers’ latest pitiful effort, the limp and ineffectual “Memories…Do Not Open”, which gives a bad name to the recently blossomed “future bass” genre and electronic music in general. Most every song on the album shares similarities with their 2016 hit, and just like its predecessor it is ear-warm yet hollow, catchy but forgettable, with completely and totally generic production that does nothing to reward a closer listen with flourishing little sonic details. Alex Pall and Drew Taggart had a great opportunity to take themselves in a different direction and awe all their haters with a debut album that proved they weren’t just another DJ duo, and that is exactly what they did not do. Rather than bringing anything new, they’ve parked themselves squarely in the middle of the road, utilizing the established electropop basics and little else. They’re kinda like Owl City, but unlike Adam Young, whose hug-warm positivity still manages to be somewhat endearing even as it gets repetitive (he also possesses some real production talent), The Chainsmokers’ melancholy moping is just plain wearying.

    Pall and Taggart’s lyricism is perhaps the worst thing about this album, and that’s saying something. “I’m f**ked up, I’m fading/I’m so complicated”, Taggart croaks on one track. “And there’s this girl, she wants me to take her home/She don’t love me though, I’m just on the radio”, he sings (through gobs of auto-tune) on another. If millennials have chosen The Chainsmokers as their voice in the years to come, then they’ve certainly made the right decision, and that is not at all a compliment. They come off as whiny douches who expect everything to be given to them without doing anything to earn any of it, and when they don’t get it they take to the internet and social media to complain about how the world is so unfair. Combine that with dull, repetitive music (here’s their basic song structure: soft, sad-sounding piano/guitar that plods along at a downtempo pace before the synths join in after the hook for a “drop”) and production that is only passable at best considering the advances made in the genre as of late, and you have one of the most totally unlikable yet still somehow most popular music groups in the world both in our modern age and of all time.

    Even worse about this is that their inflated egos has led them, for whatever reason, to downplay the outside musical talent they bring to the table to complement their own lack thereof. Country duo Florida-Georgia Line in particular (an odd choice, but one that had potential based on their own party-based song repertoire) is put to absolute waste, providing glorified backing vocals on the pseudo-inspirational album closer ‘The Last Day Alive’; though not to the same degree, the likes of Jhené Aiko, Louane, and Emily Warren (who brings more to the table with her singing than her crappy songwriting) are likewise squandered. While it is not necessarily a good song, the current Top 40 hit 'Something Just Like This' is elevated to a tolerable level by Coldplay’s Chris Martin making the most of his guest appearance, providing what is probably the only ray of sunshine in a dark, roiling sea of angsty depression and bitter nostalgia.

    However, one thing no one can ever claim about The Chainsmokers is that they don’t know how to pick singles, which they most certainly do. “Bouquet” was an awful EP elevated by the strength of the single ‘Roses’; ditto “Collage”, which had the Grammy-winning ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ and the aforementioned ‘Closer’ to bolster it. The same goes for this album: ‘Something Just Like This’ is one of the better (speaking relatively here) tunes on the record, and the second single “Paris” is perhaps the best argument for them to ever be labeled “artists”. An ambient, atmospheric slow-burner of a track, it is by far the best thing they’ve yet to make in their short career, though that isn’t really saying much.

    Kids, it just goes to show you that if you want to be famous, you don’t need to be talented, or even a pleasant person to be around. You just need to be an overgrown man-child who spent a month interning at a recording studio in order to know enough about production to get by. May God have mercy on our souls if he ever gets to hear this. 3/10    … Expand
  89. AntonioUchoa
    Jun 15, 2017
    0
    Esses meninos deveriam ter vergonha de se rotularem dentro do estilo EDM. A mesma repetição de batidas, estilos em todas as músicas. Nada se salva, infelizmente. O pior é, não há como definir a pior faixa disso porque tudo é tão identico e "mainstreamzado".

    Vendo esses meninos ganhando grammys, percebemos que essa premiação premia somente os mais rentavéis para a industria musical ao    Esses meninos deveriam ter vergonha de se rotularem dentro do estilo EDM. A mesma repetição de batidas, estilos em todas as músicas. Nada se salva, infelizmente. O pior é, não há como definir a pior faixa disso porque tudo é tão identico e "mainstreamzado".

    Vendo esses meninos ganhando grammys, percebemos que essa premiação premia somente os mais rentavéis para a industria musical ao invés de premiar artistas de renome com talentos reais.    … Expand
  90. samwich21
    Jul 25, 2017
    2
    Album: DO NOT LISTEN. I underestimated The Chainsmokers. I didn't believe that they would create the blandest pop album in all of history, but it appears that they have. The only track worth anyone's time is "Something Just Like This", a duet with Chris Martin of Coldplay. I'd be interested in hearing a version of this song WITHOUT The Chainsmokers. Drew should stick to DJing. He is NOT aAlbum: DO NOT LISTEN. I underestimated The Chainsmokers. I didn't believe that they would create the blandest pop album in all of history, but it appears that they have. The only track worth anyone's time is "Something Just Like This", a duet with Chris Martin of Coldplay. I'd be interested in hearing a version of this song WITHOUT The Chainsmokers. Drew should stick to DJing. He is NOT a good singer. The best tracks on the album are the ones where Drew never opens his mouth. I'm giving this album a two because of Coldplay. If Chris wasn't singing on "Something", I wouldn't even bother with this review.… Expand
  91. Music_Observer
    May 16, 2017
    3
    There was not one melody that got away from being lifeless and dreary, not one harmonic structure that gave hope for meaningful artistry, and no life from the awkward slow tempos and uninviting electronic beats, so let’s kill this thing before it breeds. My Score: 58/180 (Trash) = 3.2/10
  92. imboredashell
    Apr 19, 2017
    1
    This boring mess of an album only contains 2 good parts: Break Up Every Night and the moment you realize the album is over. The songs all sound the same, lyrics have no meaning, they're arrogant and clearly in this for the fame/money.... Ew.
  93. vinnythemax
    May 19, 2017
    0
    Absolute garbage. Worst artist ever. Who in this Earth can stand this disastrous group. I think they should just die of cancer. That is my review and I hope you like it.
  94. kappakappa
    May 2, 2017
    0
    Absolutely terrible. I don't understand how they are popular at all. Literally the same songs over and over again. Way overrated and terrible group. I wish I could've never heard their "music".
  95. freddiemercury
    Jun 2, 2017
    0
    look at my name.

    this is why i had aids.

    Joking aside this album is awful. Just awful. EDM, poor vocals, only good moments are other people and that's still horrible.
  96. fedemm
    Jun 9, 2017
    0
    The album is really bad. The twelve tracks sounds like remixed versions from a single song. Very dissapointing but not sorpresing. Sounds rushed and empty.
  97. boucherilya
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    The best album of 2017 year...All songs are amazing, exept "don't say" - Emily's voice in this song is a little bit annoying. But the album is great and didn't deserves this bad ratings.
  98. Kadeemluvmusic
    Apr 17, 2017
    6
    It was an okay album, though it should've been better. I don't hate The Chainsmokers, but I'm a big fan of their chart-topping hit "Closer." I do love Halsey. Unfortunately for their debut "Memories: Do Not Open" is just a subpar chringeworthy album that looked like another one of Will.I.Am's confusing songs or the fact that the rest of the songs (except Coldplay's collaboration inIt was an okay album, though it should've been better. I don't hate The Chainsmokers, but I'm a big fan of their chart-topping hit "Closer." I do love Halsey. Unfortunately for their debut "Memories: Do Not Open" is just a subpar chringeworthy album that looked like another one of Will.I.Am's confusing songs or the fact that the rest of the songs (except Coldplay's collaboration in "Something Just Like This") are just a jumbo mess. If you really want really feel good EDM style of music, maybe tey Matoma's "False Alarm"or Alesso's "We Can Be Heroes" instead. Or my personal fav, "Rockabye" by Clean Bandit, Sean Paul, & Anne-Marie.… Expand
  99. DavidWasHere
    Nov 17, 2017
    3
    Not good. This is not good. The only reason why I listened to this is because I'm pretty sure my friend is going to do a year-end video and I wanna be prepared to trash on all the bad music out there. The Chainsmokers are a joke. They started out as a joke band that made terrible "comedy" music and turned into making artificial dance music. It's super generic when you compare it to all theNot good. This is not good. The only reason why I listened to this is because I'm pretty sure my friend is going to do a year-end video and I wanna be prepared to trash on all the bad music out there. The Chainsmokers are a joke. They started out as a joke band that made terrible "comedy" music and turned into making artificial dance music. It's super generic when you compare it to all the big name EDM superstars out there like Avicii, Calvin Harris, Diplo, David Guetta, Skrillex's more poppier stuff. Their songs try to be bigger and having a deep meaning, but it's mostly just shallow as hell lyrics that can relate to shallow as hell people. The compositions are by the numbers and super bland with a few exceptions here and there, and the drops usually kill any momentum that the tunes could have. And then there's Paris that completely rips off M83's Midnight City and yet somehow Paris is a worldwide hit and Midnight City isn't **** YOU WORLD) Andrew Taggard is a terrible vocalist. Songs like the One and Break Up Every Night are him sounding so flat and horribly pitchy it's just super unflattery, especially for Break Up Every Night which is the most energetic song here but that singing is just terrible! There are songs where he is tolerable, like on Paris and Honest, but he's still so bland and lifeless. The guest singers fair much better, but that's not saying much, either from weak performance or the Chainsmokers not doing them favors with the tunes they are backed up with. Emily Warren sleepwalks on her spots, Louane at least tires on It Won't Kill Ya before the song turns into dubstep-lite, and even then it's not like super amazing or anything, to Jhene Aiko not fitting on whatever kind of R&B meets trap-pop monstrosity that's on Wake Up Alone, and Florida Georgia Line are so bland on Last Day Alive, if I wasn't told it was them I would not know. Which is not good considering that the songs composition is supposed to be larger than life* and yet their vocals are limp as hell! (the song is too weak to be bigger and anthemic BTW) The only song that's really good here is Something Just Like This, but that's mostly because of Chris Martin and the tune itself sounds like something that Coldplay can work with. This album's main purpose is being white noise on the radio and on the loudspeakers of convenience stores and appealing to shallow teenagers who worry about what happens on their Twitter and Instagram feeds.… Expand
  100. Wonderland28
    Jul 24, 2017
    0
    The Chainsmokers A.K.A. 2016's Pop Hit factory have shown through this album that they are incapable of stringing together more than one track to make a cohesive piece of work. This mish-mashed and clunky record feels more like a NOW album than a piece released by the biggest hitmakers of the current time.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. AllMusic
    Apr 21, 2017
    40
    This certainly is not one of the worst albums ever recorded; indeed, it has its moments of merit that hit the proper spots and deliver the intended dose of dopamine. However, as a cohesive statement worthy of an album's length of the listener's attention, Memories is lacking.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Apr 13, 2017
    40
    Riddled with resentment and lyrics that land with a self-serious thud, Memories is a stunningly drab record. For the most part songs plod along at a strenuously mid-tempo pace, and are mostly lacking in any sonic detail that would reward closer listening.
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  3. The New York Times
    Apr 12, 2017
    40
    Mr. Taggart is a capable but unexciting singer. And he has shockingly few lyrical ideas, less of a concern for performers more adept with melody. ... Two back-to-back songs, the impressive “Honest” and “Wake Up Alone,” parse the weight that fame exacts on emotional relationships--they’re among the most credible on the album.
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