More Than Any Other Day
by Ought
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
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  1. TheEverydayMan
    May 13, 2014
    9
    Had this album been released under the name Arctic Monkeys, Arcade Fire, or any other big name in music, it would be the UNANIMOUS winner of all Grammy awards and year-ends polls, etc. Mixing a conversational (and at times, just plain hilarious) vocal style hearkening back to the days of Talking Heads with a chaotic, high-strung guitar not unlike Pavement or Sonic Youth, these art-rockersHad this album been released under the name Arctic Monkeys, Arcade Fire, or any other big name in music, it would be the UNANIMOUS winner of all Grammy awards and year-ends polls, etc. Mixing a conversational (and at times, just plain hilarious) vocal style hearkening back to the days of Talking Heads with a chaotic, high-strung guitar not unlike Pavement or Sonic Youth, these art-rockers have put down the best debut rock record in years--perhaps since Funeral. What's even better is just how much fun Ought evidently had with this record, how much gusto they put into even the most mundane of statements ("I am prepared to make the decision between 2 percent and whole milk"). More Than Any Other Day is like one of those Kurt Vonnegut novels with hilarious characters and plot scenarios but a very serious underlying meaning. Keep this band on your radar--they really might go somewhere.… Expand
  2. adhamhany
    Jun 6, 2014
    7
    The first half of the album is way better than the second, in terms of music. In terms of lyrics and vocal style, one track rises above all the rest. The almost-title track. It's a symphony that musically starts on a slow note, then escalates into political frenzy that's also personal at the same time. The lyrics are beautiful, and they're done justice by the electric vocal performance ofThe first half of the album is way better than the second, in terms of music. In terms of lyrics and vocal style, one track rises above all the rest. The almost-title track. It's a symphony that musically starts on a slow note, then escalates into political frenzy that's also personal at the same time. The lyrics are beautiful, and they're done justice by the electric vocal performance of frontman Tim Beeler.

    Other notable tracks are "Pleasant Heart", "Habit", and "The Weather Song", which reminded me of the debut album of another band: The Strokes.

    Unfortunately, the second half of the album is nowhere near as good as the first one, which really prevents this album from becoming the classic it could've been.    … Expand
  3. Custom_Concerns
    Aug 3, 2014
    9
    It's like an angrier Talking Heads turned to 90's post punk instrumentation - and it absolutely works. I'm in disagreement with a review that states there is a lapse in quality on the back side of the album. I find that the track placement leaves little disparity in quality throughout (especially considering it is only and 8 track album). My favorite tracks are spread evenly throughout.It's like an angrier Talking Heads turned to 90's post punk instrumentation - and it absolutely works. I'm in disagreement with a review that states there is a lapse in quality on the back side of the album. I find that the track placement leaves little disparity in quality throughout (especially considering it is only and 8 track album). My favorite tracks are spread evenly throughout. The instrumentation is energetic and intuitive; not entirely reinventing rock music, but adding a little bit of needed flavor with keyboard strokes over a distorted, guitar heavy backdrop. The vocalist presents an incredibly entertaining vocal style with interesting and thoughtful lyrics (hence the Talking Heads comparison). Overall, Absolutely one of my favorite records of the year thus far.

    90/100

    Track Picks: Today More Than Any Other Day, Habit, The Weather Song, Forgiveness    … Expand
  4. chickenbowl
    Jun 7, 2015
    9
    Great first album. They wear their influences on their sleeves, but in an amazing way! The album is a blast to listen to front to back. Only a few weaker songs, but overall, an amazing album. One of my favorites from 2014 for sure.

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Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Sputnikmusic
    May 29, 2014
    76
    For now their debut release shows great promise, deftly combining the ferocity of punk with soul-baring lyricism.
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  2. Pretty Much Amazing
    May 21, 2014
    83
    They may be a conflicted bunch, but boy, do they ever make a magnificent racket.
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  3. Q Magazine
    May 20, 2014
    80
    By turns impassioned, thoughtful and thrilling, it makes for a standout debut. [Jun 2014, p.117]
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