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
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. rwessmyer
    Apr 16, 2017
    6
    Okay so it's pretty clear how much The Chainsmokers are selling out for the chance at Billboard Hot 100 chart toppers, so much so, that it doesn't translate well. The lyrics are cliché and overdone along with extremely surface level. Drew's voice is ass and it doesn't take a vocal professional to figure that out, however he does do a better job masking the issues than previouslyOkay so it's pretty clear how much The Chainsmokers are selling out for the chance at Billboard Hot 100 chart toppers, so much so, that it doesn't translate well. The lyrics are cliché and overdone along with extremely surface level. Drew's voice is ass and it doesn't take a vocal professional to figure that out, however he does do a better job masking the issues than previously anticipated. The beats and flows on most songs I like but some are just repetitive and obnoxious. I think they thrive when they leave most of the singing (if not all of it) to someone else. I'm a huge fan of The Chainsmokers and seeing them live put them up as one of my favorites, but I was hoping for more hard songs like Don't Let Me Down, and all we got was It Won't Kill Ya (don't get me wrong I love the song, it's my favorite on the album). I like most of the songs just for their way of being easy to listen to and play in a social setting, but talent-wise they could have done better.… Expand
  5. Jerson777
    Apr 14, 2017
    5
    I work in the music industry and have had the pleasure of working with The Chainsmokers before so I'm gonna look at this from a objective point of view: I don't think the album is that bad, but it's not great... it's ok at best, but this album could of been amazing. I feel like they should of kept their heavier EDM sound, but I know why they chose this more dance pop direction that theyI work in the music industry and have had the pleasure of working with The Chainsmokers before so I'm gonna look at this from a objective point of view: I don't think the album is that bad, but it's not great... it's ok at best, but this album could of been amazing. I feel like they should of kept their heavier EDM sound, but I know why they chose this more dance pop direction that they decided to go on. They want to be more radio friendly, (hell my radio station plays 5 of their songs on air every day because they do really strong) because the more airplay they get the better, I mean it's more money in their pocket , but I feel like they let go of their genius, uniqueness and personality that created songs like Roses, New York, Kanye and Don't Let Me Down..... don't get me wrong, I'm all for artists trying new things but let's face it, a lot of the songs on MDNO sound the same and Taggart's vocal abilities aren't exactly the most impressive, but I think he has the potential to be a good singer. I will say, I think the lyrics to the songs in MDNO aren't bad, they're decent and you can tell that Taggart wrote these himself. 'Bloodstream' to me is their best song and it shows off a vulnerable side to them if you pay attention to the lyrics. Overall it's an 'ok' album... it's not terrible, but it's not mind blowing amazing. They had the chance to make the most amazing album but they didn't and that's too bad because I think a lot of people were highly anticipating for this album to be a complete knockout however I don't think it's the worst album of 2017. Katy Perry hasn't released her album yet which I'm not too hopeful about because "Chained to the Rhythm" is a lackluster and a terrible single and if the album is anything like "Chained to the Rhythm" then it doesn't look promising... at least MNDO looked promising with songs like 'Paris' and 'Something Just Like This' as their singles.… Expand
  6. eagleeyeviking
    Dec 22, 2019
    4
    In electing to produce songs which sound similar to their greatest hits instead of innovating, The Chainsmokers find themselves treading the same beaten path to abandon. Besides several catchy pre-released singles, no track is memorable, with lyrics that do not resonate, and the same ‘Rozes’ style beat drop used repeatedly. In the end, it simply feels hollow, bland and empty. 3.5/10
  7. LinttaFlamingo
    Jan 29, 2018
    4
    If someone ever comes up to you on the street and asks what "safe" means, answer "Memories...Do Not Open". Because this album is basically one or two songs just made over and over again with a slightly different sound. Sure it might sound alright if you just click one of the songs on Youtube and listen to that one song only, but I listened to this whole album and all the drops and lyricsIf someone ever comes up to you on the street and asks what "safe" means, answer "Memories...Do Not Open". Because this album is basically one or two songs just made over and over again with a slightly different sound. Sure it might sound alright if you just click one of the songs on Youtube and listen to that one song only, but I listened to this whole album and all the drops and lyrics were so samey or straight up identical to each other that I was able to predict and lip sync some of the lyrics without even knowing beforehand. The sound or lyrics aren't exactly the main problem though. I was completely alright with the lyrics being about drinking, being young and being in love even though they're generic. The problem is the fact that this is not an album. It's a one song remixed 12 times masquerading as an album.… Expand
  8. GamerMeioSangue
    Jul 1, 2018
    5
    Instável é a palavra certa pra esse album.
    Eu curto o som dos Chainsmokers e vi em algumas entrevistas que eles realmente tentam mostrar algo em suas musicas. Mas não da pra mostrar algo ao mesmo tempo em que se é um duo de EDM genérica, não é mesmo?
    Os garotos não chegam nem perto das emoções que True e Stories de Avicii combinados chegam a transmitir. Confesso que eu gostei de talvez    Instável é a palavra certa pra esse album.
    Eu curto o som dos Chainsmokers e vi em algumas entrevistas que eles realmente tentam mostrar algo em suas musicas. Mas não da pra mostrar algo ao mesmo tempo em que se é um duo de EDM genérica, não é mesmo?
    Os garotos não chegam nem perto das emoções que True e Stories de Avicii combinados chegam a transmitir.
    Confesso que eu gostei de talvez maioria das musicas, ignorando basicamente tudo de ruim nelas (o que são quase 80% delas), mas sim, é totalmente perceptível o quanto a letra brinca com a nossa paciência e talvez a nossa inteligência ao ser tão rasa e banal e ainda por cima querer ousar tentar algo, soando mais como uma brincadeira de mal gosto (estou olhando para você Last Day Alive).
    Acredito que o The Chainsmokers tem potencial, principalmente com esses dois singles novos lançados (Sick Boy/You Owe Me) que são completamente o oposto desse album, dando um bom passo na direção certa. O que resta é tentar abandonar o romance e o clima de nostalgia, porque cara... Isso vocês são HORRIVEIS em fazer.    … Expand
  9. DarwinMC99
    Jun 12, 2018
    5
    Debo decir que las criticas han sido muy duras con el duo de djs, sere breve, soy conciente que esto es musica comercial, no aporta en nada al arte de la musica, pero esta creada para vender,

    Paris para mi es el ejemplo de como una cancion simple puede generar un increible hit, si es que se sabe usar la melodia adecuada, esto es algo que estos chicos saben muy bien. Decir que esta de    Debo decir que las criticas han sido muy duras con el duo de djs, sere breve, soy conciente que esto es musica comercial, no aporta en nada al arte de la musica, pero esta creada para vender,

    Paris para mi es el ejemplo de como una cancion simple puede generar un increible hit, si es que se sabe usar la melodia adecuada, esto es algo que estos chicos saben muy bien. Decir que esta de mas mencionar que es una sorpresa la colaboracion que han realizado con Coldplay, something just like this, se siente mas como de coldplay que de the chanismokers, la verdad es que esto es un indicador del impacto que generaron desde que lanzaron roses y closer, han crecido como la espuma, me alegra eso, es de la poca musica comercial que me gusta.

    Pero siendo sincero que de todo el album solo existan 3 canciones buenas, no es una buena señal, no niego que hay un ritmo buenisimo en las mezclas pero no es algo que te pueda gustar como para escucharla todos los dias.    … Expand
  10. Olin
    Nov 12, 2017
    4
    After the remarkable songs of Bouquet and Collage, it is common sense that we expected a lot more from the group. Something more shocking than songs that can be easily forgotten easily.
  11. DCMusicFan
    Oct 3, 2018
    4
    This would have been a decent catchy pop album, if it weren't crude and filled with frat boy debauchery.

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43

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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