We Are The Night
by The Chemical Brothers
User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 91
  3. Negative: 18 out of 91

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  1. DaveA
    Jul 10, 2007
    9
    Back to their best!
  2. RamonaS.
    Aug 3, 2007
    0
    Three words: Salmon Dance. Now, wait...If you think I'm stupid, you should hear the song.
  3. FelipeP.
    Jul 3, 2007
    0
    The worst record of CB.
  4. ReenaA.
    Jul 4, 2007
    0
    buy dig in your hole, is there best, disgusting this album
  5. SlobB.
    Jul 4, 2007
    3
    weak. after being let down by the repetitive Beastie's "Mix-Up" and then hoping for salvation with the Chem's, I'll stick to Limewire and give up iTunes for good.
  6. MarcusL.
    Jul 6, 2007
    0
    Just crappy songs, chemical brothers are not the same anymore, they are too old to produce a new thing.
  7. rogerm.
    Jul 9, 2007
    0
    disgusting!
  8. RenamK.
    Jul 3, 2007
    0
    the worst album of the year so far....
  9. MarkF.
    Jul 5, 2007
    0
    Brothers have to "Do it Again". Disappointed.
  10. MarthaR.
    Jul 5, 2007
    0
    This album is Horrible! Zero!
  11. KellyM.
    Jul 6, 2007
    0
    Horrible!
  12. om
    Jul 7, 2007
    5
    Really boring :'(
  13. MarkZ
    Jul 3, 2007
    0
    Don't buy this album!
  14. AnnaB.
    Jul 3, 2007
    0
    I think they are old enough to do a better record like in the 90's
  15. JulianM.
    Jul 3, 2007
    0
    worst album of the year
  16. RalphS.
    Jul 4, 2007
    0
    The worst record in their carreer
  17. Cyber
    Aug 25, 2007
    1
    First time i heard "we are the night" i thought it was a joke. "No, it cannot be the Chem. Bros.... no, no... where's the real album?". Then I realized that, finally, those glorious days of "Exit Planet Dust", "Dig your own hole" or "surrender" where gone... forever... I want my money back!
  18. NathanH.
    Aug 24, 2007
    5
    Hello Boys and Girls...*skip*...
  19. JohnS.
    Jul 7, 2007
    9
    Contrary to what everybody else is saying, I believe this is one of their best works. Sure "Do it Again' sucks pretty badly, but everything else more than compensates for this (especially "Saturate"). And how is WATN worse than Push the Button? That makes no sense.
  20. IsaacA.
    Jul 12, 2007
    8
    What other dance act around today can actually create an full length album of this quality and variety, rather than pump endless repetitive singles into the market? True, We Are The Night doesn't match the heights of their heydey, but not many acts ever scale such a height at all.
  21. FredericN.
    Jul 2, 2007
    9
    A great work from Chems. I'm pretty sure that We Are The Night is a lot better than Push The Button and Come With Us. The single and "The Salmon Dance" are the worst tracks, but the others are really great. Especially the title track, "All Rights Reversed" and "Burst Generator" - they'll sound amazing in live performances.
  22. JoeT.
    Jul 2, 2007
    5
    Thought they'd survive putting out a best-of (usually the kiss of death) with Push The Button... but I was wrong. Half the tracks are alright in a early-90s IDM kind of way. The other half are as embarrassing as the first single 'Do It Again.' Like an uncle trying to sound 'young and hip'. Still, 'Saturate' is one of the best things they've ever Thought they'd survive putting out a best-of (usually the kiss of death) with Push The Button... but I was wrong. Half the tracks are alright in a early-90s IDM kind of way. The other half are as embarrassing as the first single 'Do It Again.' Like an uncle trying to sound 'young and hip'. Still, 'Saturate' is one of the best things they've ever done, so I'm still hopeful for better things on the next album, unless they get dropped by their record label 'cos of this one.… Expand
  23. AlpG
    May 21, 2007
    10
    Overall, more ominous than other Chemical Bros records. I love the moments of climactic bliss. The Salmon Dance is an oddity in the chems oeuvre, but seeing as it's insanely brilliant, it serves as a light-hearted break from their most mature record yet.
  24. SquintOrz
    May 27, 2007
    7
    This is a great album.... but it seems to lack a certain energy that I picked up from their previous releases. Still excellent though. Just remember dont listen to the hecklers when your doing the 'salmon'.
  25. JamieS.
    Jun 13, 2007
    9
    Amazing work, it's good to see them back at the top of their game, with only a few drop-kick tracks.
  26. patrickTM
    Jun 6, 2007
    8
    Disclaimer: This used to be my favorite group of all time for a good oh, three years or so; I may be biased. That being said, the album is once again, far too collaborative-heavy. The Klaxons track is skipped almost every time I put in the album. The Midlake collab is lachrymose and arrestingly life-affirming. Why the hell do they do that, anyway? This is two straight albums where they Disclaimer: This used to be my favorite group of all time for a good oh, three years or so; I may be biased. That being said, the album is once again, far too collaborative-heavy. The Klaxons track is skipped almost every time I put in the album. The Midlake collab is lachrymose and arrestingly life-affirming. Why the hell do they do that, anyway? This is two straight albums where they propagate one third weak ones, through in a couple bangers, and then end on a jaw-dropping stunner. It only serves to undermine the previous tracks. It's like, … Expand
  27. Joris
    Jul 1, 2007
    9
    Chems go psychedelic again, and it's awesome... only negative point (besides the salmon dance, their worst song ever) is there should have been maybe one more (big)beat-driven track on We Are The Night to make it their best album yet, but that's maybe just me being a bit conservative... Best tracks: Burst Generator, A Modern Midnight Conservation, We Are The Night, Saturate (you Chems go psychedelic again, and it's awesome... only negative point (besides the salmon dance, their worst song ever) is there should have been maybe one more (big)beat-driven track on We Are The Night to make it their best album yet, but that's maybe just me being a bit conservative... Best tracks: Burst Generator, A Modern Midnight Conservation, We Are The Night, Saturate (you may have heard it yet as "Electeonic Battle Weapon 8"), Das Spiegel and the ambient interludium Harpoons… Expand
  28. JasonW
    Jul 20, 2007
    10
    I've had this album for weeks now and still find it incredibly amazing with each subsequent listen. I don't know what these guys are all complaining about; we are the night is a worthy addition to their already outstanding catolouge. give it a chance. its incredible.
  29. MattF.
    Jul 25, 2007
    10
    This is, by far, the Chems best album since "Surrender" There were a few incredible songs on "Come with us" and "Push the button" but as for an all-around awesome album from begining to end, this is it! I've been a fan of CB since "Exit planet dust" and I had kind of lost faith after surrender, but this album is almost as good as surrender. There isn't a dull track and if your This is, by far, the Chems best album since "Surrender" There were a few incredible songs on "Come with us" and "Push the button" but as for an all-around awesome album from begining to end, this is it! I've been a fan of CB since "Exit planet dust" and I had kind of lost faith after surrender, but this album is almost as good as surrender. There isn't a dull track and if your not too much of an elitist to enjoy the salmon dance, sucks for you! This album is pure chemical brothers sound thru and thru. Instantly recognizeable and 100% awesome. 10/10.… Expand
  30. JosephA
    Jul 20, 2007
    7
    Incorporating an excellent blend of pop, hiphop, rock, funk, and even a bit of folk music in exquisitely and masterfully sewn together quilts of electronica, The Chemical Brothers have created an album that is indeed very good from start to finish.
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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 23
  3. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    Probably the most exquisitely integrated single listening experience the Chemical Brothers have yet come up with.
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  2. Amazon.com
    50
    For every catchy electro-dance, there's a tune that leaves you scratching your head.
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  3. The Guardian
    80
    With their reputations at stake, the Chems have conjured their most brilliant work since 1999's "Surrender."
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