Oct 01 2025
5
It's an artform to put such dark lyrics onto happy music like this
This is a Random Album Generator.
One album a day.
From the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
Get To Heaven
Everything Everything
2015
Album Summary
Note: This album has been submitted by a user and is not included in any edition of the book.
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!
Sort by:
Top
Date
Sep 23 2025
4
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.
Sep 25 2025
4
Art pop, art rock, progressive pop. Me ha gustado. Venga, un 4.