Memories: Do Not Open
by The Chainsmokers
User Score
2.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 573 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 93 out of 573
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 573
  3. Negative: 445 out of 573
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  1. boucherilya
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    The best album of 2017 year...All songs are amazing, exept "don't say" - Emily's voice in this song is a little bit annoying. But the album is great and didn't deserves this bad ratings.
  2. Shail
    Apr 22, 2017
    10
    This is my fav debut album
    The songs are all though out, it has catchy songs and song with great meaning
    Young should be a single. I am really proud of the chainsmokers for delivering this amazing album
  3. Apollo2017
    May 4, 2017
    9
    Amazing album! Magical sound very subtly echoes the text of each song. This album The Chainsmokers gives you the opportunity to experience some of the major components of your life: love, separation, friendship, growing up.. a Very sincere and dear to the heart of the album.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. lucasg_
    Apr 16, 2017
    10
    Todas as músicas trazem batidas legais, um pop eletrônico bem satisfatório, o álbum combina em sua estrutura geral e é tudo bem encaixado. Orgulho deles!
  7. pedro_hnq
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    Cheio de hits, lirous n venham gongar os outros so pq disseram q perfeita ilusão é ruim, bando de embutes se eles tivessem mentido tudo bem
    The Chainsmokers brilhem, arrasaram
  8. Alejandro_
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    Beat and sound so great ! , this guys are so talented, brilliant and intelligent to make smash hits over and over again.
    This album it's a good debut.
  9. dislexicpotato
    Nov 2, 2018
    9
    People seem to love hating on the chainsmokers but this is an amazing album. With catchy lyrics, great vocals and a wide variety of styles in production throughout the album is very consistent and very memorable. Favourites include Bloodstream, My Type, Young, The One and Paris.
  10. 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
  11. Juanmad
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    Tal vez la mayoría de las canciones suenen igual, pero las letras no tanto, es cierto que su personalidad no es la mejor pero no tenemos que criticar su música basándonos en eso, monsters borren su comentario si no es sobre el álbum
  12. 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!!
  13. masoqiigorthePK
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    Dizer que o álbum é ruim apenas por ter um bom desempenho nas paradas musicais enquanto seus favs não conseguem o mesmo é muito feio. Excelente trabalho, The Chainsmokers. Album ótimo
  14. xuxa_da_nota
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    adoreiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, amooooooo so hits da baladaaaaaaaaa
    viadooooooooooos harraraaaaaam amoooooooo
    pisem mais nos haters fudidoooossssss
    continuem no lacre
  15. xuxu
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    muito bom, um trabalho muito interessante, ma pena te sido massacrado pela critica
    muitos hits, do jeito bom q eles sabem fazer, parabens pela estreia
  16. Rubydvd
    Apr 16, 2017
    10
    I honestly loved the album. I love all the songs, especially after listening to it on repeat . They are different, more personal, have the usual catchy lines and melodies – something that I would want to hear at the radio and sing with. I get that it is not too EDM but more of a pop, however, artists nowadays try new direction. I feel that some songs which were not released as singlesI honestly loved the album. I love all the songs, especially after listening to it on repeat . They are different, more personal, have the usual catchy lines and melodies – something that I would want to hear at the radio and sing with. I get that it is not too EDM but more of a pop, however, artists nowadays try new direction. I feel that some songs which were not released as singles would have been so popular internationally knowing how well The Chainsmokers songs perform at the Worldwide charts are i.e. Honest, Bloodstream (sans the swearing) and Young. The songs by the ladies would have done well as singles too as they have enjoyable danceable beats i.e. Wake Up Alone, It Won’t Kill Ya, Don’t Say. Love the intro of Last Day Alive. And of course Something Like This & Paris have just been enormous hits globally coming off from the album. I guess the low rating from critics is possibly due to EDM expectations. However, an album can’t be on top of the worldwide charts if it is that bad (mind you it was number 1 in 80 countries on the first day of release). So at the end of the day, the worldwide album buyers are the best critics! It’s a 10 for me and most of the world!!!… Expand
  17. Shab
    Apr 22, 2017
    10
    All the rest of the reviews are just Gaga stans /haters.It is Perhaps one of the best EDM albums ever & packs all the feeling & dedication of The Chainsmokers.. They put in tons of efforts into this album & and each and every track is a masterpiece. Clearly deserved the #1 spot on HOT 200 charts that it got.
    Best tracks - Young, Breakup every night
    Least enjoyable - The One
  18. TheyCallMeAnt
    May 28, 2017
    10
    This is gonna be down-voted by pretty much everyone, but i don't care. This album is honestly great. I have no idea why The Chainsmokers get so much hate. People say stupid things like: "EVERY SINGLE SONG SOUNDS THE SAME" or "THESE GUYS HAVE NO CREATIVITY." Are you KIDDING me? First off, if you don't like the music, why the hell are you listening to it? Second off, if you think every songThis is gonna be down-voted by pretty much everyone, but i don't care. This album is honestly great. I have no idea why The Chainsmokers get so much hate. People say stupid things like: "EVERY SINGLE SONG SOUNDS THE SAME" or "THESE GUYS HAVE NO CREATIVITY." Are you KIDDING me? First off, if you don't like the music, why the hell are you listening to it? Second off, if you think every song sounds the same, I'm convinced that you are deaf. If you think it's basic and repetitive, why are you even listening to the album? I think this album is honestly amazing, every song has a different feel to it and I love that. I can understand the lyrics from each song and I can relate to a lot of the songs. People are so stupid and ignorant that they just find a reason to hate on something that's actually amazing. Like I said, I know this is gonna get down-voted, but i don't care. This album is honestly so amazing, but most people are too idiotic to realize that.… Expand
  19. robin96
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Beet album of 2017. i just love every song on this great great album. i really recommend it as a second listen.
  20. Pellenz
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
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    Um álbum cativante, batidas criativas e muito boas.
  21. Maximrex
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Самый недооценённый альбом столетия! Полно биомусора, ставивших нули, и не выкупившие троллинг от действительно талантливого дуэта.
    Со временем критика оборегенов сменится на восторг и сие творение будут считать очень хорошей шуткой))))    Самый недооценённый альбом столетия! Полно биомусора, ставивших нули, и не выкупившие троллинг от действительно талантливого дуэта.
    Со временем критика оборегенов сменится на восторг и сие творение будут считать очень хорошей шуткой))))

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43

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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