Gameshow
by Two Door Cinema Club
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 53
  3. Negative: 9 out of 53
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  1. SomeoneYouKnow
    Oct 15, 2016
    5
    A relative fall from Beacon, but an evolution that can be improved in the future. Sounds like Phoenix from the first to the last song. TDCC took all the dance-indie-pop they could get in the world and just threw in here, but without any feeling for most of the album. It just sounds generic. Invincible and Good Morning present the feeling that did not appear in the first six tracks andA relative fall from Beacon, but an evolution that can be improved in the future. Sounds like Phoenix from the first to the last song. TDCC took all the dance-indie-pop they could get in the world and just threw in here, but without any feeling for most of the album. It just sounds generic. Invincible and Good Morning present the feeling that did not appear in the first six tracks and prepare the listener for the moyen finale.
    Highlights: Invincible, Good Morning, Sucker
    Lowlights: Absence of guitars    … Expand
  2. Mercer13
    Oct 14, 2016
    9
    After a much needed hiatus, Two Door return with a fresh, new take on their music, that has helped them create their most unified sounding album to date.
  3. McKrakalaka
    Oct 14, 2016
    4
    Not sure how to even articulate listening to this album. Bombastic guitar riffs ripped from the 80s. Beegee's falsetto and disco percussion and baselines. Absurd production that is all club-based endorsement of the noise wars with no dynamic range. Synthy synthyness from the 80s. Alex falsetto is like a hyper-produced shrill scream in your ears. Several songs are lifted straight from earlyNot sure how to even articulate listening to this album. Bombastic guitar riffs ripped from the 80s. Beegee's falsetto and disco percussion and baselines. Absurd production that is all club-based endorsement of the noise wars with no dynamic range. Synthy synthyness from the 80s. Alex falsetto is like a hyper-produced shrill scream in your ears. Several songs are lifted straight from early 80s rock, but not good 80s. If you love Disco and 80s pop music - this album is going to blow your socks off. That person is not me. There is always the first 2 albums.… Expand
  4. CriticoDubioso
    Dec 9, 2016
    1
    After a much needed hiatus, Two Door return with a sadly flat record filled with '80s nostalgia and abuse of falsetto that nobody expected (nor wanted) from them. Being a massive fan from the previous 2 records, it's safe to say that I didn't expect anything like this, and despite change and renewal is a good thing and all, this direction did not work out at all. I seriously could notAfter a much needed hiatus, Two Door return with a sadly flat record filled with '80s nostalgia and abuse of falsetto that nobody expected (nor wanted) from them. Being a massive fan from the previous 2 records, it's safe to say that I didn't expect anything like this, and despite change and renewal is a good thing and all, this direction did not work out at all. I seriously could not bring myself to listen to this in its entirety more than a few times. Disappointing to say the least.… Expand
  5. nj06
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    I bought this album several weeks ago and I already listened it in my car at least 20 times. Every single track is superb and fun to listen to. Just like their previous two albums. Clever, honest music full of energy. Love it!
  6. himynameisart
    Jan 24, 2017
    9
    I don't know what people are on about, this LP was great! Probably the best album of 2016 for me. I enjoyed it more than Beacon, probably not better than their debut but im happy to see where the band goes next.
  7. mskatyasugar
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    OH MY GOD! This is absolutely WONDERFUL album! The sound, the verse, catchy rhythm! What do we need more? Absolutely NOTHING! As for me - it's the best album in 2016! Thank you, TDCC!
  8. Colin_
    Mar 3, 2017
    8
    Not a bad album at all, it's chock full of really good grooves that veer off the mainstream bullcrap that is happening right now. The problem is, it is quite experimental, which drives many people away from it. It sounds completely different from any of their other albums, which is refreshing, but look what happened to Keane after they tried something different. Sometimes consistency isNot a bad album at all, it's chock full of really good grooves that veer off the mainstream bullcrap that is happening right now. The problem is, it is quite experimental, which drives many people away from it. It sounds completely different from any of their other albums, which is refreshing, but look what happened to Keane after they tried something different. Sometimes consistency is best, but I believe this was a step in the right direction.… Expand
  9. alienconformed
    Apr 19, 2017
    4
    Not what I was hoping for from this band after their long hiatus. There's a few songs that I enjoy, particularly the ones without excessive falsetto...
  10. MacsMusic
    Mar 16, 2018
    6
    Gameshow is a very unique album - I've never heard anything just like it. The vocals are high, feminine, and buried behind layers of odd electronic music. "Gameshow", "Are We Ready", and "Ordinary" have cool music that you can easily vibe or bob your head to. "Lavender" is interesting with a killer pre-chorus that's subtle, and a great lead up to the chorus. "Invincible" is definitelyGameshow is a very unique album - I've never heard anything just like it. The vocals are high, feminine, and buried behind layers of odd electronic music. "Gameshow", "Are We Ready", and "Ordinary" have cool music that you can easily vibe or bob your head to. "Lavender" is interesting with a killer pre-chorus that's subtle, and a great lead up to the chorus. "Invincible" is definitely welcome among the upbeat electronic pop songs that make up the bulk of G. The slow pace and more profound lyrics are fresh enough, and fairly enjoyable.

    Surprisingly, the vocals on G actually hurt some of the songs. The vocals feel obscured, and feel awkward and strange at times. For some reason, they sound great on the title track, but hard several tracks. "Fever", "Invincible", and "Surgery" are pretty weak songs with music that wears out and meh lyrics. That's another problem with G; the lyrics.

    The lyrics on G are bland with little real depth, with the main focus of the lyrics being artificial love. The lyrics don't talk about real love or true affection that goes beyond the surface. G tackles the subject with shallow lyrics. G has plenty of stuff to dislike, but it does give us a few fun tracks and some enjoyable music. Shallow lyrics and surprisingly ineffective vocals make G inferior to TH, and a plain not-great album.    … Expand

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67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Under The Radar
    Nov 22, 2016
    40
    Dripping in falsetto and awash in synths, their latest attempt is painfully lacking in the refreshingly hyperactive guitar riffs that made their debut so memorable.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Oct 19, 2016
    60
    There's nothing groundbreaking here, but these songs will surely be lots of fun to play live. [Dec 2016, p.115]
  3. AllMusic
    Oct 17, 2016
    80
    With Gameshow, Two Door Cinema Club ultimately balance a growing pop maturity with a stylish strut worthy of Saturday Night Fever's Tony Manero.
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