Memories: Do Not Open
by The Chainsmokers
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2.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 573 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 93 out of 573
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 573
  3. Negative: 445 out of 573
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  1. macfrisebastian
    Apr 12, 2017
    2
    the album is just the same rhythm in each song , it just saves Young and Paris, the can't say they are better than Lady Gaga, and this album prove it .
  2. chidime
    Apr 12, 2017
    2
    Wow. The Chainsmokers had some good singles from 'Don't Let Me Down' to 'Closer' to 'Paris'. I honestly expected this album to be one of the good ones. Maybe the first album since Guetta's 'Nothing But The Beat' to successfully mix EDM and mainstream music. Boy, was I wrong. This album is hot trash. Every song sounds the same, but each worse than the other. Somehow, even 'Paris' ends upWow. The Chainsmokers had some good singles from 'Don't Let Me Down' to 'Closer' to 'Paris'. I honestly expected this album to be one of the good ones. Maybe the first album since Guetta's 'Nothing But The Beat' to successfully mix EDM and mainstream music. Boy, was I wrong. This album is hot trash. Every song sounds the same, but each worse than the other. Somehow, even 'Paris' ends up sounding bad when listening to the album. These guys should just keep releasing singles and stay away from albums, cos obviously, they don't know what they're doing.… Expand
  3. evxlution
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    Boring, nothing new. I think that their 5 seconds of fame are near to the end. The only good song (and using the word "good" is a lot) is Break Up Every Night. In fact Wake Up Alone sounds so similar to Kiiara's song "Gold".
  4. rodneypjr
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    Amazing! Lyrics ok but good songs and great pop/new EDM sounding. "Young" is the best song and it succeeds being even better than "Closer". Loved it!!
  5. houseisdeeping
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    This album is a complete disappointment since I like pre Closer era TC (Roses and Don't Let Me Down). I can't stand post Closer era TC because it really sucks (Singles being really formulaic & generic as a whole, complete with Andrew flat chanting vocal.) and M: DNO is the big showcase on that. I'm really struggled to fully listen the album because most of the album tracks are reallyThis album is a complete disappointment since I like pre Closer era TC (Roses and Don't Let Me Down). I can't stand post Closer era TC because it really sucks (Singles being really formulaic & generic as a whole, complete with Andrew flat chanting vocal.) and M: DNO is the big showcase on that. I'm really struggled to fully listen the album because most of the album tracks are really boring and slow at some point where I didn't feel energetic and passionate enough to continue listen anymore. I think EW was right this time, most of the tracks are basically ballads with beats and it kinda remind me I was listen to Charlie Puth Nine Track Mind again but in a Dance/Electronic sense. Speaking of it, I think this album should reclassifies as pop album instead because my perception on Dance/Electronic should be at least have soul or energetic that made your mood fresh and delight or passionate enough to start groove your body and M: DNO didn't brought my expectation on Dance/Electronic genre product. It just sad to see the general public and even some of the user here ate this s**t up and defend the album it's not that bad.

    TL-DR: DO NOT OPEN THIS BOX OF MEMORIES AS THE ALBUM COVER SUGGESTED.    … Expand
  6. camanjarrez
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    A generic waste of anyone's time. The Chainsmoker's pop-hit formula is quickly revealing it's trivial intent, to make a quick buck from preteens and any other unfortunate soul who would spend even a dollar on iTunes.
  7. goncalo_xcx
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    ok metacritic apagou a minha review né? não gostou da verdade então eu falo do jeito que vcs gostam: álbum ruim genérico só músicas iguais a closer, as músicas todas básicas e sem conteúdo, a voz desse homem é HORRÍVEL quem disse pra ele que ele sabia cantar é SURDO, pior álbum da década, um lixo total LIXO LIXO LIXO

    querem apoiar essa banda vazia? então apoia metacritic mas o álbum    ok metacritic apagou a minha review né? não gostou da verdade então eu falo do jeito que vcs gostam: álbum ruim genérico só músicas iguais a closer, as músicas todas básicas e sem conteúdo, a voz desse homem é HORRÍVEL quem disse pra ele que ele sabia cantar é SURDO, pior álbum da década, um lixo total LIXO LIXO LIXO

    querem apoiar essa banda vazia? então apoia metacritic mas o álbum continua sendo um lixo    … Expand
  8. antontong
    Apr 11, 2017
    2
    They shouldn't have labelled this album as dance/electronic. It is a pop album, and none of the songs is a real EDM. And please don't ruin other singers next time.
  9. wiener
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    Sorry, but it's not a music. I wonder why it is even here? I deeply sympathize those who listened to this album or, what's worse, bought it. Oh, and yes, why their track won a freaking Grammy?
  10. SergenGokdag
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    every song sound same.. this album is very very bad. really. worst album of 2017. I cant even believe how they are recorded this album. Just very underwelming and so bad
  11. dgassman3
    Apr 11, 2017
    8
    If you're not a fan of the Chainsmokers, you won't be of this album; let's get that out of the way. If you like the Chainsmokers for their popped-up EDM sound, "I'm drunk" party music, or a guilty pleasure, then this is perfect. There's the slower ballads, which don't add a whole lot, but there is a lot worse music out there. Taggert's vocals aren't as dreadful as the popular sentimentIf you're not a fan of the Chainsmokers, you won't be of this album; let's get that out of the way. If you like the Chainsmokers for their popped-up EDM sound, "I'm drunk" party music, or a guilty pleasure, then this is perfect. There's the slower ballads, which don't add a whole lot, but there is a lot worse music out there. Taggert's vocals aren't as dreadful as the popular sentiment would lead you to believe. Nobody should be expecting these guys to WOW us with their vocals, lyrical substance, or depth. The Chainsmokers have a trick, they know it well, and if you listen this album expecting something outside of their realm, then you're wasting your time.

    Favorite songs: Paris, The One, Break Up Every Night, Bloodstream    … Expand
  12. GiaThatPartGunn
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    You need to get yourself some help if you truly decided to spend money on 12 versions of the same damn song. In this album you'll find 0 creativity, 0 vocals, 0 talent. Next.
  13. girliamgagging
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    This is literally the worst album to ever be bought into existence. It's the same song over and over, they have no talent and need to disappear. This is garbage mama.
  14. svdwjoe
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    A real trash from beginning to end, he died in Closer which is another piece of crap. One of the most generic and unpleasant albums ever recorded. Made for the lowest common denominator and mindless background music at parties. It borders on offensive blandness, and the lead singers "vocals" are on 6 tracks too many.
  15. Andr3as
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    This album is full of generic songs that have no meaning to me and all the songs are exactly like Closer.. One of the worst debut album in the last years...
  16. nguyennguyen
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    pure trash
    terrible lyrics
    terrible vocals
    terrible sound
    everything from this album is terrible and trashy
    ultratrash
    sh!tty album
    music for 13 year old kids with trashy taste
    raw sawage
    worst album of 2017
  17. giantdoseofbs
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    it still baffles how this duo found success because their music is as generic and basic as it could get. They have literally zero talent and instead of masking that with a good attitude, they're just showing how dumb, idiotic and ignorant they can be.
    I tried to listen through the whole album thinking it might change my mind about them and their music but I couldn't.
  18. Serendipity1998
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    One of the worst music pieces to ever come into existence. It's practically an endless loop of the same song over and over. The quality is so horrendous that it makes Pitbull look like Beethoven. A disaster of painful breakdowns, emotionless lyrics and scratchy vocals.
  19. Parach
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    When I heard their first single Closer I really like it but when I pay money for an album I expect for it to have a progress and more than one sound. It's funny when two of them have additional producers on this album and this is what they came out with. If I was giving my score to Closer I'd give it 10, but this, as a representation of two minded collective investing time and artistry isWhen I heard their first single Closer I really like it but when I pay money for an album I expect for it to have a progress and more than one sound. It's funny when two of them have additional producers on this album and this is what they came out with. If I was giving my score to Closer I'd give it 10, but this, as a representation of two minded collective investing time and artistry is really lame invested time if they came out only with that sound. Or they're just sellouts.… Expand
  20. hxcked
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    Полная хуйня! Дешевка позор музыки Выключите этих даунов и ключите лучше кристину си досвидания
  21. nghiazizoa
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    Sorry, I think this album is the worst of the century.
    R.I.P EDM.
    They should retire
    LEAVE THE MUSIC SCENE AND GO BACK TO FLOP CITY WHERE YOU BELONG
    The chainsmoker are over party
  22. DangerousGagz
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    After listen it the 2nd time
    It still suck as sh*t.
    OMG what the hell is wrong with those lyrics? Were a 2 years old baby wrote it? LOL Perfect Illusion are better than this album with a finger snap. "It sucks". Yeah i'm glad that you know that your album sucks. LOL Joanne better than this album for x100000000000000000000000000000000001986000000 times.LOL still GAGA IS THE BEST YA and    After listen it the 2nd time
    It still suck as sh*t.
    OMG what the hell is wrong with those lyrics? Were a 2 years old baby wrote it?
    LOL Perfect Illusion are better than this album with a finger snap.
    "It sucks". Yeah i'm glad that you know that your album sucks. LOL
    Joanne better than this album for x100000000000000000000000000000000001986000000 times.LOL still GAGA IS THE BEST YA and you can't joke about the Queen Of Pop.    … Expand
  23. alphabetboy98
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    "Perfect Illusion sucks." Are you sure? I would rather be deaf that listen to this damn album ever again. Let's pretend this album never happened. Stay away from Memories: Do Not Open. Thank me later.
  24. Noor_
    Apr 11, 2017
    1
    Saying it's actual garbage is an understatement.... why are these frat boys even known? their music is nothing more than basic loops and basic tired meaningless "lyrics", all of their supporters are little kids and basic teen girls with no music knowledge listening to this trash what they like to call "music"... they have this trick they use in all their songs to get it charting bySaying it's actual garbage is an understatement.... why are these frat boys even known? their music is nothing more than basic loops and basic tired meaningless "lyrics", all of their supporters are little kids and basic teen girls with no music knowledge listening to this trash what they like to call "music"... they have this trick they use in all their songs to get it charting by brainwashed people. this album is just an embarrassment to music and EDM.… Expand
  25. DORMAR
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    Forget Nickelback, if any prison interested, they can use this album as torture device. At least Nickelback can act like they're the real rocker, but same thing can't be applied to this duo, plus their male vocalist are pushing it. Every songs he was in are bland and devoid of any emotions, and this album supposed to be like memory lane, like the album title suggests, right? Either inForget Nickelback, if any prison interested, they can use this album as torture device. At least Nickelback can act like they're the real rocker, but same thing can't be applied to this duo, plus their male vocalist are pushing it. Every songs he was in are bland and devoid of any emotions, and this album supposed to be like memory lane, like the album title suggests, right? Either in upbeat tunes or mellow ones, the male vocalist just sound... the same. Also, they keep rehashing the same formula they were using with that one song they did with Halsey. So much creativity happened with the song making for this album, I'm sure. This album probably the most embarrassing portfolio in Coldplay's Chris Martin's career yet. But I can't blame him to cash in on this. Just gonna regret it later, I suppose.

    One of the most uninspired album this year thus far, and probably one of the worst this decade too.
    Forgettable and yet, managed to be annoying. Really, can't expect too much from the same duo who releases "#SELFIE" song couple of years back. We'll see how far far they can stretch this out, or will they be forgotten sooner than we think just like every other once popular mediocre white male dance act, say LMAO, LOL, or whatever they were called.

    Which make me ponder, why were Grammy Academy really think they're worthy to receive one of the trophy?    … Expand
  26. Max2405
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    I don't understand people see in The Chainsmokers,they're music is cheesy,they all sound the same and the fact that people are actually paying to listen to this generic trash.
    It's a shame what the music industry has come to.They're the perfect example of White cis male mediocrity
  27. Halcyonx
    Apr 11, 2017
    0
    This album is plain garbage. This overrated duo is still cashing on the success of closer and it won't be long till they fall to obscurity.
    Paris' instrumental is good but then the whole song with vocals is **** People saying something just like this is heavenly have never heard good music in their lives. I can't believe these same people shame experimental artists like grimes and lykke    This album is plain garbage. This overrated duo is still cashing on the success of closer and it won't be long till they fall to obscurity.
    Paris' instrumental is good but then the whole song with vocals is **** People saying something just like this is heavenly have never heard good music in their lives. I can't believe these same people shame experimental artists like grimes and lykke li and criticize them , and consider chainsmokers as the epitome of electro pop.    … Expand
  28. anthonyab
    Apr 10, 2017
    0
    Couldn't make it till the end. I don't think I can ever listen to it again. It's just tiring listening to the full thing, felt like it was one song repeating itself. why tf is he singin tho
  29. CTTRFlopped
    Apr 10, 2017
    0
    One of the most generic and unpleasant albums ever recorded. Made for the lowest common denominator and mindless background music at parties. It borders on offensive blandness, and the lead singers "vocals" are on 6 tracks too many.
  30. milotomi19
    Apr 10, 2017
    0
    I pay 12 $ for this , is just like they remix the same song over over im so mad. im gonna give this record to the dumber person in the world, yes is for u mister trump. I wanna my money back ¡
  31. KingOfSpain
    Apr 10, 2017
    0
    This is trash from the start to the end. I'd rather cut my ears than listening again to this whole piece of garbage. Outdated, predictable tropical-house dance instrumentals, basic lyrics no one but a 12-year-old girl would appreciate... LEAVE THE MUSIC SCENE AND GO BACK TO FLOP CITY WHERE YOU BELONG.
  32. isthatcaio
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    MELHOR ALBUM POP DO ANOOOOOOOOO, REIS DO EDM, GRAMMY WINNERS E DONOS DE 2016 E VÃO SER OS DONOS DE 2017 VÃO TER QUE ENGOLIR OS CIONES SIM!!!! CHORA LITTLE MONSTER VAI MENDIGAR MILHO REASONS NO INFERNO
  33. hipnose1
    Apr 10, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. lixooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo… Expand
  34. WFBrito
    Apr 10, 2017
    0
    Such a shameful album. 12 songs that look pretty much the same. Even these two slightly audible singles got lost in the mess and now are just adding up to this horrible excuse of an album. Listen to its title: you are standing before a memory you definitively don't want to open
  35. clei
    Apr 10, 2017
    1
    So The Chainsmokers have more than one song? I'm surprised. Some tracks are really catchy, but only if you're a teen on puberty. Did I mention that Andrew can't sing? I need to wash my ears.
  36. thedonald112915
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    album of the year 2017. loved every song on it to the point where i can't pick a favourite because they are all so flawless and i get the lyrics on most of the songs aren't too deep ( even though its obvious that they're trying which most edm acts don't ) but in my opinion every song here is an extremely fun listen. i really don't see why everybodys hating on the chainsmokers the mainalbum of the year 2017. loved every song on it to the point where i can't pick a favourite because they are all so flawless and i get the lyrics on most of the songs aren't too deep ( even though its obvious that they're trying which most edm acts don't ) but in my opinion every song here is an extremely fun listen. i really don't see why everybodys hating on the chainsmokers the main complaint i hear is all their songs sound the same but sorry i just don't hear every song sounds different enough to me to be distinct. i'll be definitely coming back to this all year great album… Expand
  37. Edduardo20
    Apr 10, 2017
    0
    I will not take more than 10 seconds to criticize something that only took me 1 minute to listen.
    All, absolutely ALL songs have exactly the same repetitive and monotonous rhythm. All I heard was a version after version of "Close" and "Roses". Why do all of your songs sound exactly the same?
    To call this an album "Dance" is a blasphemy and an insult, nor does David Guetta make music so    I will not take more than 10 seconds to criticize something that only took me 1 minute to listen.
    All, absolutely ALL songs have exactly the same repetitive and monotonous rhythm. All I heard was a version after version of "Close" and "Roses". Why do all of your songs sound exactly the same?
    To call this an album "Dance" is a blasphemy and an insult, nor does David Guetta make music so bad.
    And do not get me started on the horrible "Break Up Every Night"    … Expand
  38. deadhor5
    Apr 10, 2017
    3
    Calling it a "dance" album is an overstatement. Despite being an avid dancer, I couldn't find a single song on this LP that I could jam to. While it features some extremely talented vocalists like Jhene Aiko and Florida Georgia Line, the beats are actually some of the most repetitive, redundant, and monotonous i've heard in a while. The lead singles off this album, "Paris" and "SomethingCalling it a "dance" album is an overstatement. Despite being an avid dancer, I couldn't find a single song on this LP that I could jam to. While it features some extremely talented vocalists like Jhene Aiko and Florida Georgia Line, the beats are actually some of the most repetitive, redundant, and monotonous i've heard in a while. The lead singles off this album, "Paris" and "Something Just Like This" were horribly disappointing, and were a hard departure from the trap feel of "Don't Let Me Down" and chill yet complex vibe of "Closer". That's not to say artists cannot departure from a sound without being judged, but what Drew and the other dude are displaying is a total pandering to the lowest common denominator instead of attempting to develop creatively, just so they can continue their frat lifestyle. "The One" is pure, half-baked trash: that's all I can say about it. It's just some beats thrown together with some flat-as-always vocals by Taggart and some basic background noise by Emily Warren, who is really throwing all her credibility out the window by being such a major part in such a lackluster album
    Mediocre Tracks: "Wake Up Alone" and "Last Day Alive"
    Worst Track: "Break Up Every Night" (the vocals are just sad)    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. AllMusic
    Apr 21, 2017
    40
    This certainly is not one of the worst albums ever recorded; indeed, it has its moments of merit that hit the proper spots and deliver the intended dose of dopamine. However, as a cohesive statement worthy of an album's length of the listener's attention, Memories is lacking.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Apr 13, 2017
    40
    Riddled with resentment and lyrics that land with a self-serious thud, Memories is a stunningly drab record. For the most part songs plod along at a strenuously mid-tempo pace, and are mostly lacking in any sonic detail that would reward closer listening.
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  3. The New York Times
    Apr 12, 2017
    40
    Mr. Taggart is a capable but unexciting singer. And he has shockingly few lyrical ideas, less of a concern for performers more adept with melody. ... Two back-to-back songs, the impressive “Honest” and “Wake Up Alone,” parse the weight that fame exacts on emotional relationships--they’re among the most credible on the album.
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