Two Vines
by Empire of the Sun
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 4 out of 28
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  1. Crespo
    Jun 27, 2017
    10
    Best album by the duo by far. There's no Need is a killer. Well done guys.
    If you looking for positivity, good music and perfect harmonies, look no further than this album. It may or not be better than Ice on The Dune, but unlike the latter, Vines will take you on a psychedelic journey of a lifetime.
  2. BryanDominik
    Dec 15, 2016
    8
    As a constant fan of music, it's always an interesting experience whenever one of your favorite recording artists releases a new album. You find yourself wondering how they might have "matured as artists" or changed their sound to remain relevant with current trends. Empire Of The Sun is one of the rare artists out there that I personally hope never change because their sound is soAs a constant fan of music, it's always an interesting experience whenever one of your favorite recording artists releases a new album. You find yourself wondering how they might have "matured as artists" or changed their sound to remain relevant with current trends. Empire Of The Sun is one of the rare artists out there that I personally hope never change because their sound is so original yet familiar at the same time, since their first album. This album successfully continues in delivering that same level of glitz and glam that fans have grown to love. It would be genuinely surprising if a fan of theirs did not wholly enjoy this album.

    Now, in saying all that, it is not to say that there aren't significant changes that do exist within this album. The first time the beat in the song "Friends" goes half-time lets the listener know that this album is going to be capable of setting a different mood, perhaps, than the previous albums. The same slower pace is later found throughout the song "Digital Life", giving the listener a relaxing break from the usual relentless hard pop beats EotS has become known for. There are also some digital vocal treatments ("There's No Need") as well as outright vocoder usage ("Ride") that have found themselves seamlessly added to the futuristic sounds found on this and previous albums. "Keystone" pleasantly puts an emphasis on its chunky synth bassline that also separates itself from the usual treble-heavy shimmering synths and guitars of their previous work.

    All in all, Two Vines is, without question, a fabulous addition to the Empire Of The Sun discography. A wholly original album from a wholly original artist that refuses to fit in with any other pop music that has ever been recorded.    … Expand
  3. Ripper89
    Nov 1, 2016
    10
    Love every album these guys make, they are always amazing. Not sure why the critics don't agree, somehow all the rap albums get 90 metacritic scores, but albums that are actually good like this don't.
  4. chrislights
    Oct 30, 2016
    9
    Hay grupos musicales que saben volver a reinventarse, pero hay algunos grupos que saben como seguir transmitiendo la misma energía. Desde el primer track "Before" hasta "Welcome To My Life " se respira una energía diferente, algo como un sentimiento de verano, alegre, y motivador. Sin dudas, es uno de sus mejores trabajos hasta el momento, refrescando sonidos viejos e interactuando conHay grupos musicales que saben volver a reinventarse, pero hay algunos grupos que saben como seguir transmitiendo la misma energía. Desde el primer track "Before" hasta "Welcome To My Life " se respira una energía diferente, algo como un sentimiento de verano, alegre, y motivador. Sin dudas, es uno de sus mejores trabajos hasta el momento, refrescando sonidos viejos e interactuando con nuevos. Sin duda, en américa del sur, este álbum va a sonar bastante en radios y dispositivos.… Expand
  5. romakrysa
    Oct 28, 2016
    9
    Содержание альбома я к сожалению не знаю, но обложка красивая, и поэтому я ставлю 9. Если музло мне понравится, то я может быть переставлю на 10......
  6. Myleene
    Oct 28, 2016
    7
    На самом деле альбом очень годный,поражен качеством,но такое чувство будто слегка сырой,но однако один из лучших альбомов октября,альбом достаточно интересен , за что и получает 7/10.

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66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Mixmag
    Dec 2, 2016
    70
    There remains something unknowable about them; their presence is always somewhat enigmatic, served only by the gilded sheen of their music which remains ornate but, crucially, as approachable as ever.
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  2. musicOMH.com
    Nov 4, 2016
    60
    Beautifully produced it may be, but Two Vines is essentially an over polished collection of songs with less spontaneity in their composition.
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  3. PopMatters
    Nov 3, 2016
    50
    The band seem at times to have forgotten who they are. Where Luke Steele’s voice is at its most powerful when endearingly coarse and nasal, there are moments when the band make the bizarre decision to Auto-Tune it, rendering it generic.
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