This is a dense, energetic album that balances bright, intricate production with dark, anxious themes. “To The Blade” is a stunning opener: rapid-fire drums, sharp guitars, and a clear, busy mix that never feels cluttered. Songs like “Regret” (with its 80s-style chorus and choral backing) and “Blast Doors” (with its tempo shifts and lyric focus) are standouts that kept me engaged. “Fortune 500” provided an eerie breather and pulled me in with its hypnotic build, though tracks like “Get to Heaven” and “The Wheel (Is Turning Now)” didn't leave the same impression, not even after a few listens. A bit like Foals meeting Muse meeting Duran Duran meeting Talking Heads. The mix of synth-wave, indie rock, and sharp rhythms works well, with a socially charged edge. An album that thrives on its energy and its ability to make you move even while lyrically dealing with violence, media saturation, and chaos. I knew some of the singles already, but very happy to have now discovered the full album.
Get To Heaven
Everything Everything
2015
Album Summary
Get to Heaven is the third studio album by British band Everything Everything. Recorded primarily in Angelic Studios in Northampton during the latter half of 2014 with producer Stuart Price, it was released on 22 June 2015 on RCA Records. A deluxe edition, featuring an additional six tracks, was released simultaneously. It peaked at number seven on the United Kingdom Albums Chart, also charting in Australia and Ireland. The tracks "Distant Past", "Regret", "Spring / Sun / Winter / Dread", and "No Reptiles" were released as singles throughout 2015. The album's lyrical themes are dark, focusing on global tensions and political happenings during 2014. The rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, media coverage of the 2015 general election in the United Kingdom, and various mass shootings influenced its writing. The upbeat sound of the music was composed to provide contradiction to the violent subject matter, and is inspired by artists such as Radiohead, Suicide, and Kendrick Lamar. As with previous Everything Everything work, most of the songs are presented as in-character narrations. Get to Heaven was well received by critics, with most reviewers noting the effectiveness of the album's message; others commented on its bold, aggressive nature, with some labelling the tone "overwhelming". It was at one point touted as a favourite to win the 2015 Mercury Prize, but was not ultimately shortlisted for the award.
Reviews
Like a review? Give it a thumb up to help us display relevant reviews!Get to Heaven of Everything Everything is great art rock album with an eclectic sound. I got a bit annoyed with the length of the album combined with the falsetto vocals that got on my nerves. That was my fault, I was listening to the deluxe version that is a bit too much. While listening I discovered I already knew "Distant Past" and "Regret". These are fabulous songs. The complexity of the songs is somewhat overdone. Nevertheless I had a The Voice experience with the start of the album. "To the Blade" starts with an a capella part that almost made me turn my carseat around when the song fully blasted into existence.
It's an artform to put such dark lyrics onto happy music like this
Art pop, art rock, progressive pop. Me ha gustado. Venga, un 4.
A banger as well
Aldrig hört talas om tidigare och det här var verkligen en positiv överraskning. Det var jäkligt bra. Nästan inte en dålig låt.
i was out on this album initially while I was sort of half listening as I cooked dinner. Decided to start it again from the top during a nice long bike ride on Sunday and I really keyed in to it! At times sounds like everything from The Police to The Killers, while also managing to sound wholly of its own accord. They do a lot of interesting things with echos and call/response. I enjoyed it!
"Inspired by artists such as Radiohead, Suicide, and Kendrick Lamar" - That's like a carrot under a cardboard box for music critics. I'm surprised this wasn't on the original list. Singer's falsetto took a while to get used to, but I really enjoyed it. Catchy progressive pop with some great lyrics. 4/5.
Great album, mix of modern but also 80’s influences. Great addition to the users list.
Over rated imo
Yeah, not too bad. 3/5.
I’m a bit suprised that this one wasn’t on the list already, it seems like just the kind of thing critics would’ve snapped up for the 2010s. Good album with some great tracks
This alt rock album played while I listened