Every Open Eye
by Chvrches
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 188 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 15 out of 188
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  1. JBBotes
    Sep 27, 2015
    10
    Awesome album, pre-ordered the album and I am not disappointed. Love their music! Love every song. Really great second album, really excited to see what is next! They are underrated - worth a listen!
  2. saratvaranasi
    Sep 30, 2015
    10
    Simply amazing! Much more consistent than their previous record, while also reaching the same heights in quality. "Clearest Blue", "Playing Dead", and "Down Side of Me" are the highlights.
  3. boy_number_8
    Sep 28, 2015
    8
    People opinions on this album will mainly come down to which style of songs from Chvurches previous album they enjoyed.
    "Every open eye" is a much more cheerful and upbeat sounding album than "The bones of what you believe". People who preferred the slower darker sounding songs may be disappointed this album goes in a little different direction. Although songs such as "Down side of me and    People opinions on this album will mainly come down to which style of songs from Chvurches previous album they enjoyed.
    "Every open eye" is a much more cheerful and upbeat sounding album than "The bones of what you believe". People who preferred the slower darker sounding songs may be disappointed this album goes in a little different direction. Although songs such as "Down side of me and "Leave a trace" are there for those people to enjoy.

    Personally i enjoy the more upbeat tunes "Make them gold and "Empty Threat" but i understand they not be to everyones tastes.

    Overall i think this a strong second album, filled with a bunch of catchy songs which i feel the majority of Chvurches fans will get behind,.

    Personal favorites songs include "Keep you on my side" and "Playing Dead."    … Expand
  4. quotes
    Oct 23, 2015
    9
    CHVRCHES released one of the best albums in 2013, then we've been waiting for new songs as good ass in their debut album. And we cannot be disappointed. Every Open Eye is more clear and upbeat than The Bones of What You Believe, the lyrics are catchier (thank to Lauren's vocals, it is amazing) than the debut and the songs makes you dance with the fast tunes. Some songs are such generic andCHVRCHES released one of the best albums in 2013, then we've been waiting for new songs as good ass in their debut album. And we cannot be disappointed. Every Open Eye is more clear and upbeat than The Bones of What You Believe, the lyrics are catchier (thank to Lauren's vocals, it is amazing) than the debut and the songs makes you dance with the fast tunes. Some songs are such generic and needlees, like 'High Enough to Carry You Over' and 'Afterglow', but it doesn't make the album awful. This album is more balanced and makes you listen to it the whole day! Awesome and brilliant, CHVRCHES has become one of the top synth-pop bands.… Expand
  5. uneverknew
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    This is a spectacular album. I feel it's a bit more diverse than their debut and the structure of the songs are better. Down Side of Me is truly a surprise and a good example of the kind of depth Chvrches can bring to this genre. Mayberry's vocal performances are great and I like that her vocals aren't as processed as they were on their debut. The choruses on this album are ridiculouslyThis is a spectacular album. I feel it's a bit more diverse than their debut and the structure of the songs are better. Down Side of Me is truly a surprise and a good example of the kind of depth Chvrches can bring to this genre. Mayberry's vocal performances are great and I like that her vocals aren't as processed as they were on their debut. The choruses on this album are ridiculously catchy.

    A lovely listen and one of the best albums of the year.    … Expand
  6. Danm95VFF
    Mar 27, 2016
    7
    This album has much of the immediacy and melodic brilliance of the first album, but at parts it feels like it sacrifices emotional diversity for consistency. It feels like there are fewer twists and turns to be enjoyed, it doesn't take you on a journey so to speak like the previous album did, making this a very slight disappointment
  7. nobodyknowsme
    Sep 26, 2015
    7
    Yes this album is not as experimental as their debut.But that doesn't mean it's a bad album.Every Open Eye got good production but really unsatisfying lyrics.Almost every song got similar lyrics.And in the song High Enough to Carry You Over martin sings along(Also in Follow You) like he did in Under The Tide in their debut.I liked Under the Tide but not this one it's boring.All along thisYes this album is not as experimental as their debut.But that doesn't mean it's a bad album.Every Open Eye got good production but really unsatisfying lyrics.Almost every song got similar lyrics.And in the song High Enough to Carry You Over martin sings along(Also in Follow You) like he did in Under The Tide in their debut.I liked Under the Tide but not this one it's boring.All along this album is so straightforward comparing to their debut album.My fave tracks:Never Ending Circles,Leave a Trace,Keep You On My Side,Clearest Blue,Afterglow.… Expand
  8. Solsun
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    Chvrches builds on their strong debut with a well layered and catchy sophomore album. While The Bones Of What You Believe displayed very diverse songs, Every Open Eye shows songs that have a similar theme but all have their unique strong points. Down Side of Me is a superb song; by far one of the trio's best to date.
  9. Tekzilla
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    Really great album on par with TBOWYB. They take some nice steps forward and show some growth while still making some great music.

    Highlights include "Keep You On My Side", "High Enough To Carry You Over" & "Bury It"

    A great followup and I look forward to what else the Scottish Trio has in store for us.
  10. senormelvo
    Oct 2, 2015
    10
    "Second album slump"? Where? Honestly, this album turned out to be more sophisticated than I had expected. Every Open Eye sounds like the more upbeat twin to The Bones of What You Believe but it still channels the same type of frustration of heartbreak and love that was felt through TBOWYB. Though the album was tone down lyrically, the production made up for it. Nowhere near disappointed"Second album slump"? Where? Honestly, this album turned out to be more sophisticated than I had expected. Every Open Eye sounds like the more upbeat twin to The Bones of What You Believe but it still channels the same type of frustration of heartbreak and love that was felt through TBOWYB. Though the album was tone down lyrically, the production made up for it. Nowhere near disappointed but wished the lyrics in some songs where a bit more differentiated from one another. However, love every song. Some highlights would be: "Keep You On My Side", "Clearest Blue", "High Enough to Carry You Over" and "Down Side of Me".… Expand
  11. legendarysia
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    Great catch in overall. I love how the electronic sounds mix with the singer voice. The album is very amusing and enjoyable. This band is good at making this kind of music and their style is unique. Looking forward to their decisions of singles for this masterpiece.
  12. we_r_the_stars
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    Better than their debut. Better songwriting. A stronger, more confident Mayberry, yet somehow she's more vulnerable. A coalescing of the best part of Chvrches.

    Some may say that it doesn't really expand on their sound, which may be a valid complaint. But with a sound so dead solid perfect, why tinker with it?
  13. stevemeli
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    I think this album is actually stronger than their debut... maybe it doesn't contain a moment the brilliance of "The Mother We Share" but it maintains a consistency throughout... the songs are all great and this is what I was expecting from Chvrches....
  14. LegendaryMau
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    Excellent record from the start to end. Been waiting for them since the release of The bones of what you believe and it didn't disappoint me. Give it a listen if you love synthpop you won't regret it.
  15. diegonelli
    Sep 25, 2015
    7
    Well CHVRCHES are monotone, this is The Bones Of What You Believe 2.0, but I still like it and sounds are very catchy. I think they did a great job and it's better than their debut...
  16. mau1
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    CHVRCHES are a still a terrific alternative to the barrage of mind-numbing EDM and soulless euro trash of acts such as Icona Pop that permeate our airwaves and devour advertisements. Another heavenly and peerless collection from the Glaswegian synth-poppers.

    This is a spectacular album. I feel it's a bit more diverse than their debut and the structure of the songs are better. Down Side    CHVRCHES are a still a terrific alternative to the barrage of mind-numbing EDM and soulless euro trash of acts such as Icona Pop that permeate our airwaves and devour advertisements. Another heavenly and peerless collection from the Glaswegian synth-poppers.

    This is a spectacular album. I feel it's a bit more diverse than their debut and the structure of the songs are better. Down Side of Me is truly a surprise and a good example of the kind of depth Chvrches can bring to this genre. Mayberry's vocal performances are great and I like that her vocals aren't as processed as they were on their debut. The choruses on this album are ridiculously catchy.

    A lovely listen and one of the best albums of the year.    … Expand
  17. DenisOliveira
    May 29, 2018
    10
    Powerful and meaningful, CHVRCHES just did another great and big album as usual.
  18. rebeligado
    Oct 31, 2016
    9
    Our me too surprised, judged by its cover, then I thought it would be a morass of psychedelic alternative album, was much better than expected, production, sound, voice, loved it. from today will watch the band "Chvrches" and their upcoming releases. High Enough To Carry You Over is very Anthem.
  19. longjetty7
    Jun 19, 2016
    8
    Okay, so this is my third time reviewing this album! Normally after I've listened to an album several times I have a pretty solid opinion about it, and at first I thought this album was kind of dull, but after returning to it months later, I definitely have to say it's grown on me. Lauren Mayberry has a nice voice and the songs are fairly well produced, and I especially like that the songsOkay, so this is my third time reviewing this album! Normally after I've listened to an album several times I have a pretty solid opinion about it, and at first I thought this album was kind of dull, but after returning to it months later, I definitely have to say it's grown on me. Lauren Mayberry has a nice voice and the songs are fairly well produced, and I especially like that the songs flow together nicely. Overall it's a very feel-good album, but there are some darker, more bittersweet tracks (High Enough to Carry You Over, Down Side of Me) that add some nice variety to the mix as well. My only complaint is that the songwriting, although pretty solid, is very safe. They definitely know how to write good, catchy pop songs, but I think they could really blow everyone else out of the water if they tried experimenting a bit more. Chvrches has massive potential I think, but for now this is a satisfying album that is fun to listen to all the way through, and that's fine by me for the time being.… Expand
  20. redaktor
    Nov 25, 2016
    9
    Synth-pop is not really my thang, but these Scots are masters of the genre. These well-crafted songs are pure ear candy, with hooks galore. There's not a duff track in the bunch, and the sequencing is perfect, with the highlights spaced. "Clearest Blue" is an absolute eargasm. The album holds up strongly after repeated listens. Just get it.
  21. gabrielfobia
    Sep 10, 2016
    9
    It's really difficult to compare Every Open Eye with The Bones Of What You Believe. While the debut was full of anger and so many beats, Every Open Eye shows us the clear sky, the darkness of the first album was left behind to an album who is a total worth listening.
  22. Brandon3D1
    Jan 28, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good album, they really made an effort to make some incredible songs like: Leave a Treace, Bury it, Keep you on my side among other very good ones.

    In general they did a very good job, it is highly recommended to listen to this album    … Expand

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 5 out of 31
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  1. Austin Chronicle
    Nov 5, 2015
    78
    The Glasgow threepiece has figured out what works: in this case, catchy funk-pop ("High Enough to Carry You Over") that threatens the radio friendliness of Bruno Mars, and nods to early Depeche Mode.
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  2. Magnet
    Oct 14, 2015
    70
    Every Open Eye takes an "if it ain't broke" approach, following in the same sonic vein as Bones--sometimes outright repeating Bones--but not really building on it. [No. 125, p.58]
  3. Clash Music
    Oct 9, 2015
    80
    CHVRCHES are a still a terrific alternative to the barrage of mind-numbing EDM and soulless euro trash of acts such as Icona Pop that permeate our airwaves and devour advertisements. Another heavenly and peerless collection from the Glaswegian synth-poppers.
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