Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. May 4, 2017
    60
    DeMarco's weed-y lazy-day croon can be a little too tongue-in-cheek. He's best when he's more earnest, both lyrically and melodically.
  2. May 3, 2017
    60
    Hazier, more hypnotic, and like most sequels--yeah--not as effective, it’s hamstrung by an uncharacteristically grating synth refrain. While not bad, it’s hard to shake the feeling of déjà vu.
  3. May 25, 2017
    50
    Despite having moments that tip it toward being his most “challenging” album lyrically (if being challenging has anything to do with being serious), This Old Dog might be his least interesting instrumentally and musically.
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 131 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 10 out of 131
  1. May 6, 2017
    10
    This is a fantastic album. Most artists who try to evolutionise their sound tend to disappoint and go off the tracks musically, but MacThis is a fantastic album. Most artists who try to evolutionise their sound tend to disappoint and go off the tracks musically, but Mac DeMarco has managed to create a more slow and intimate album without truely losing grip on his musical roots **** Mac DeMarco has really proven that he is one of the young talented artists to be reckoned with, especially since we're in a generation where those young pop/rock prodigies are fading away. Full Review »
  2. May 6, 2017
    9
    I'm not really sure why the critics gave this album lukewarm reviews. I personally think it's Mac at his songwriting peak. I suppose theseI'm not really sure why the critics gave this album lukewarm reviews. I personally think it's Mac at his songwriting peak. I suppose these song's don't have the same urgency as some other album's but there's definitely an arching melancholy, more mature songwriting approach to this album. It feels like his most real, most organic approach. He said that YMO and James Taylor were two huge influences for this album and let me tell you, the combo definitely lends to the writing and vibe of this album Full Review »
  3. May 5, 2017
    10
    I'm not sure if it was my personal hype and excitement for this album, or being high on nyquil, but something about this album made me giddy.I'm not sure if it was my personal hype and excitement for this album, or being high on nyquil, but something about this album made me giddy. The jangly guitar, the great vocals, the way the drums and bass are almost a single instrument. Mac obviously put a lot more work into this album, and it really paid off. Full Review »