Never Hungover Again
by Joyce Manor
  • Record Label: Epitaph
  • Release Date: Jul 22, 2014
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Jul 22, 2014
    91
    Never Hungover Again isn’t a complete overhaul of the band’s sound, but with all the gentle twists on those charms, it ends up serving as a re-introduction.
  2. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Aug 1, 2014
    90
    The band has continued to expand and refine their ADD-riddle pop-punk into something more substantial and LP3 chronicles the growth in songwriting while maintaining the spastic charm of the band's earlier releases.
  3. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Jul 22, 2014
    90
    This album comes off as the most definitive and most complete that Joyce Manor have to offer.
  5. Kerrang!
    Aug 19, 2014
    80
    You couldn't accuse it of being a complicated listen. Thankfully, the truncated frustrations of Catalina Fight Song ensure Joyce Manor are still a challenging one. [26 Jul 2014, p.53]
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  6. AllMusic
    Jul 25, 2014
    80
    Joyce Manor make 20 minutes feel way more epic than the running time might promise, and Never Hungover Again ends up as the kind of record that feels like an instant classic.
  7. DIY Magazine
    Jul 21, 2014
    80
    Joyce Manor are more than comfortable with their own sound now--they’re effortlessly confident with it, and Never Hungover Again is a stark reminder of just how much fun you can actually have without alcohol pumping through your veins.
  8. Boston Globe
    Jul 21, 2014
    80
    When Joyce Manor cracks open its sound the results are satisfying despite (or maybe because of?) being delivered in bite-size form.
  9. Alternative Press
    Jul 21, 2014
    80
    Another ostensibly strong album in Joyce Manor's catalog, and one that hopefully doesn't go unfairly overshadowed as well.
  10. Exclaim
    Jul 21, 2014
    80
    Never Hungover Again is fully-grown and moves at a steady pace, while remaining characteristic to Joyce Manor's roots.
  11. Pitchfork
    Jul 21, 2014
    78
    Once you stop trying to label what should be a hook and focus on what is, the ingenuity of each song’s design and the ear-turning nature of every maneuver speaks to Never Hungover Again's inexhaustible quality, the kind of album you can play three times in a row without any part wearing out its welcome.
  12. No Ripcord
    Aug 1, 2014
    70
    Even though it does occasionally dip into overly-saccharine territory--like in the largely plodding End of the Summer--it more often makes for a good match with the band's more heavily melodic--though still energetic--approach.
  13. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 21, 2014
    70
    It’s not much more than the sum of its influences, but when its influences are this strong, it really doesn’t matter.
  14. Consequence
    Jul 23, 2014
    58
    The album’s heavier points tend to slant alternately intriguing and confusing.

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. adhamhany
    Aug 15, 2014
    8
    This is a surprise for me, since I'm not a very big fan of punk music. The lyrics, vocals, and music are pretty great. The - extremely - shortThis is a surprise for me, since I'm not a very big fan of punk music. The lyrics, vocals, and music are pretty great. The - extremely - short length of the album keep it from becoming something superb, but it doesn't ruin it in any major way.… Full Review »
  2. AShinyG1ratina
    Jun 22, 2022
    7
    The songwriting on this album is some of the best you'll ever hear in punk music, but the instrumentals on here can get a bit repetitive.
  3. simonberberich
    May 7, 2016
    10
    This may be my favourite album ever. It's short, yes (this is the second review of adhamhany's that has based much of its criticism on albumThis may be my favourite album ever. It's short, yes (this is the second review of adhamhany's that has based much of its criticism on album length - in my opinion, it doesn't really matter). Every song is extremely catchy and exciting, and the longevity keeps it from becoming repetitive. Very emo, too, so look out. This is the most genuine pop punk album I've heard in years.… Full Review »
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