It Won't Be Like This All the Time
by The Twilight Sad
Metascore
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Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Mojo
    Jan 11, 2019
    60
    Their initial torrid confluence of My Bloody Valentine and Joy Division here shapeshifts more towards "synth-assisted stadium nu-gaze," with odd Kraut-y hints of early Simple Minds, and frequent echoes of their new found patron: fune-real The Arbor is pure Disintegration, while shimmering Keep It All To Yourself has Kiss Me! Kiss Me! Kiss Me!'s hi-tech dazzle. [Feb 2019, p.88]
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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 38
  3. Negative: 3 out of 38
  1. jesusaur
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    Been a Sad fan since 2011. They've never produced a bad album but this one is something else. It flows beautifully from track to track, theBeen a Sad fan since 2011. They've never produced a bad album but this one is something else. It flows beautifully from track to track, the lyrics are more direct than before which is a refreshing change and James delivers the vocal performance of his entire career. A lovely post-punk, noise rock Scottish gem that has something for everyone.… Full Review »
  2. Borachon
    Jan 23, 2019
    10
    These guys should be way bigger than they are. Fourteen Autumns and Fifteen Winters was almost 12 years ago and I still scratch my head as toThese guys should be way bigger than they are. Fourteen Autumns and Fifteen Winters was almost 12 years ago and I still scratch my head as to why they didn't become massive off the back of that album, which still sounds amazing today. This new record is definitely their most well-rounded and cohesive album. The sound they're producing now is incredible; Andy's guitar creates thrillingly varied waves of noise complemented perfectly by the industrial synths and droning bass lines and James's lyrics are more accessible, not that I don't love the metaphors of Fourteen Autumns. The songs are more accessible and have more obvious hooks without cynically shooting for the mainstream. This is a special album with a depth that rewards repeat listens. Life's seldom fair, but if there's any justice this album will find them the bigger audience they richly deserve.… Full Review »
  3. Ricko
    Mar 18, 2020
    8
    From the evidence here, The Twilight Sad know how to be epic and have a great way with melody. They also know how to create a mood and thatFrom the evidence here, The Twilight Sad know how to be epic and have a great way with melody. They also know how to create a mood and that mood is as dark as a North Atlantic Winter. This album radiates gloom but in a way that makes it sound colossal. Reminiscent of The Cure's darkest stuff ("Pornography" for example) in terms of the vibes created and how they immerse the listener but with a sound that is their own. Of the 11 songs present, there are a few highlights but more importantly there isn't one track that could be classed as a dud, each track has its place and has been well thought out. I certainly see myself delving further into this bands back catalog on the back of this. This band are doing the dark post punk thing better than anyone else at the moment.… Full Review »
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