Everything Everything - Get to Heaven ALBUM REVIEW 

this album is so wicked, really catchy tunes for the type of listener who can't stomach the simplicity of radio pop but still love hooks

that album cover tho

Old enough to run Old enough to fire a gun

you didn't really touch on much of the incredibly dark lyrics about the main character becoming a terrorist and murdering the Queen of England

THEY DIDN'T EVEN GET NOMINATED FOR THE MERCURY PRIZE WHAT THE FUUUUUUUUUUCK!?!?!?!?!?!

'the wheel' has the best vocal melodies on the album

Blast Doors got me into the band, I added it to fluff up my playlist and initially ignored it but when I eventually sat through it i came to love and savour every song of their's I came across.

It's alright to feel like a bald melon in a pushchair

The lyrics of No Reptiles are so good. The line you mention with "a fat child in a pushchair" is amazing in my opinion. I absolutely love Everything Everything. The song Duet from Arc is one of my favourite songs.

AHHHH! AHHHH! AHHHHH!

I'M CROSSING YOUR NAME OFF MY LIST I'M CROSSING YOUR NAME OFF MY LIST Hapsburg Lippp real good song on the deluxe version of this album.

No Reptiles is definitely one of the best songs I've ever heard.

Have you ever checked out their debut album, Man Alive? Easily their best IMO, and probably my favourite album of 2010. The yelping, zany falsetto was definitely already there but not as prominent on that record, and I think most of their best tunes are on there too. Schoolin (one of my favourite choruses ever), Final Form, Two For Nero, Come Alive Diana and Weights are all brilliant, several other tracks are almost as good.

Literally my favourite album, when you listen to it a few times it gets better and better and you get used to the slightly shrill vocals and the unusual songs. They actually become some of the highlights of the album

Oh, I'm really glad you reviewed this album, it's easily in my top 10 of this year. I've had Distant Past, Get to Heaven, Blast Doors and Warm Healer on repeat for weeks. This album is lyrically way deeper than it seems, talking about stuff like techonogy, alientation, modern politics or religion.

Hum. Don't give up on this album, Anthony. The sad lyrics you mention are not just sad. This is probably, for my ears, the most heart-wrenching pop album i heard since ages. That "fat kid in a push chair" verse alone made me cry more than once. It's an album about having access to all this information about how much the big wigs are screwing us over and the rage that comes with it, but knowing in your heart that there is an actual limit to what you can actually do about it. I'm portuguese so i understand this completely, the greeks must understand it pretty well too. Give it another listen, with focus on the lyrics, tell us about it. Thank you for everything! (everything)

LEAST FAV TRACKS: The Wheel (Is Turning Now) *proceeds to give a 10 to The Turning Wheel 6 years later*

u a blood, anthony?

As a giant Everything everything fan I would have loved to hear your thoughts on the tracks from the deluxe edition, there's some real bangers on it. If you ever do a revisit then a mention to those tracks would be much appreciated

Really enjoyed this review, The lyrics are one of the things I also personally find interesting about everything everything. Find it really fascinating how the lyricist takes simple ideas, and then elongates the concept into a full song by writing from different perspectives. Good use of metaphors and some unusual words thrown in occasionally as well.

thoughts on the new battles album.

He's doing that weird bandana thing again.

YOU'RE THE BEST! THANK YOU!!!!!!!

You can shoot a rocket at a rocket it's the FUTURE!

This is an incredible album with such a diverse range of styles. These guys also have an incredible sense of melody and rhythm which seems to propel the music, which at times can sound a bit cheesy, yet it all seems to work as a whole. This just may turn out to be one of my top five albums from 2015. I have only listened to this album a few times since first hearing it yesterday, but it seems like one of those albums that has a lot to offer, and rewards with repeat listens. I am very impressed to say the least, and I highly recommend this album to anyone with a penchant for music that is eclectic but very much melodic and thoroughly enjoyable at once. This music almost reminds me of a modern-day XTC, and has a similar quirky pop sensibility about it.

blast doors was the best song on the album.

Man I loved this album when I first heard and it's only grown on me more. I love The Wheel, even if the ending is a little overlong - the lyrics are so amazing and I just love the development of the song. Also, Warm Healer is really one of my biggest disappointments at first, but now I bloody love it. The bass groove of the verses and the DRUMS in the chorus along with the AMAZING melody - I just love how chill and beautiful the track is.

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Is it just me or does it seem like half the time his least favorite tracks is one of my personal favs

What got me into everything everything was distant past being on fifa 16

WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?!?!??!

the wheel was killing it m8, hmmkay?

Thanks, Fantano. This was the review that put me onto this band and I can't thank you enough for it. Been listening to EE ever since.

Still listen to this record and always makes me feel warm... a masterpiece

Did you hear the a deluxe version of this album? The last track on that is a beast.

Everything Everything have, for me at least, made pop music formidable again

When i first heard this album I’m pretty sure I didn’t like it, after second listen it magically did a 180 and i found so much to like and even love. I’ve returned to this album again and again for the past 3 years and every time im blown away from the none stop bangers on it. Every song has something great going for it, the contrast in instrumentation, production and vocals are incredible. This is one of my all time favourite albums, its a low key masterpiece. Everyone should listen to this album.

they played "Get To Heaven" 10 times a day at my last job, this band is permanently ruined for me

I remember seeing these guys a few years back in Dublin, Ireland and it was the only show I've ever been to where the crowd cheered really really loud for a solid 3 minutes after the 3rd or 4th song and the band just stared back in amazement with huge smiles on their faces. Great band.

I can't stop listening to this album. it's the first album in a while that I seem to like every single song!! I think you should read into the lyrics more because there are some dark themes juxtaposing the instrumental but I think the effect would be better once you actually get to grips with what the meaning behind the song is because it's quite powerful, and a very intriguing commentary on current society as well as current issues happening mostly in the UK

Just got this on vinyl today! Thank you Anthony for opening up my eyes & ears to now one of my favorite records of all time!!!!!

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I'm so glad that you liked this album Anthony! I've been digging it for about a month now, I seriously think it's one of the best pop albums of the year.

Thanks melon, this is now in my top 10 albums ever 👍

Am I the only one who really likes The Wheel?

The Wheel is my favourite song in the album 😭😭😭

i like this guy's reviews.. always spot on, descriptive, and fair.

I've loved this band since 2010. I'm glad their getting some love on the other side of the pond!

They have been one of my fave bands since I saw them play at a small gig in Scotland. His voice is weird but it's listenable and unique. They are creating a really groovy progressive sound!

Anthony! You should check out their first album, it was one of my favorite records back in the day.

You should review The Night Took Us In Like Family by L'Orange!

The beat that opens "The Wheel" is wicked.

Been listening to this album and I'm loving it. Get a real feel of some tune-yards eclecticism and Battles' spastic guitar play, but the more immediate feel to the album reminds me of Bastille's most recent release. Also, I the vocals on the track Regret kind of reminds me of The Police.

Thank-you so much for reviewing this album! One of my favorites this year!

Warm Healer doesn't work all that well as an ending but taken out of the context of the album it has sometimes been my favorite cut

Haven't listened to any Everything Everything since their album Man Alive in 2010, but I liked that one a lot, wacky, but super catchy and dancy in an almost math-popy kinda way.

First time I listened to 'To the blade' I had the shock of my LIFE. But I loved it. I've loved the songs ever since

I loved Blast Doors for the reasons you disliked it! but other than that, I agree with everything you've said.

I adore Distant Past

Love how you review stuff.

Fair review, even if I disagree with your praise of 'Distant Past' and 'Regret', as well as you referring to 'The Wheel (Is Turning Now' and 'Fortune 500' as a ''lull' - those two are personal favourites. The band manage to encapsulate a more sinister theme and present it in a catchy way with the groovy rhythm or bouncy percussion respectively and, at times, perhaps even lighthearted and optimistic with the brilliant use of high vocals. And yes, The King of Limbs is a fantastic album

I really enjoyed The Wheel, and Warm Healer which you kinda sped over (and Brainchild which was on the deluxe edition for some reason) but I respect your opinions!

Anthony - that is one sizeable nutshell - I am in love with your reviews, I think you should review 1. a trip to an art gallery, 2. a meal at a good restaurant and 3. rumpy pumpy with your favourite person - there would be some awesome uses of the words - 'flagrant', 'soprano' and 'colourful passages'... and phrases such as, 'this burger is not for everyone', or maybe 'ending with a full horn concerto!'

Hey Anthony, please review EE's new album, RE-ANIMATOR 🙏

If you liked this, review.. DUTCH UNCLES - O SHUDDER!!

this album is aging like a good wine, it's 2024 and it still spots on on my daily playlist. A "smart" (don't want to call it "prog") album, with a lot of nice hooks, yet still sophisticated and refreshing. One of my AOTY 2015.

Finally you reviewed it !!! i really dig this album i bought it on vinyl 2 weeks ago!

TAKE ME TO THE DISTANT PAST I WANT TO GO BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK

The most relevant intro advert I've ever seen on RU-vid.

For anybody wondering, the album will be available in the US on February 26th, 2016!!! The band posted a status on facebook not too long ago, and I'm pumped for it's US release.

i loves this album. super energetic production. great vocals, catchy hooks, and great political lyrics (though can’t really do it justice as I don’t live in the UK.) plus, listening to the deluxe edition, with 6 extra songs , is definitely worth it.

Interestingly my favorite song from their album was We Sleep In Paris from the deluxe edition extra songs which they refereed to as the "few bad songs included just because we can. But needless to say, I loved every bit of this album. Very rarely do I find myself loving all of the songs on an album and this was one of the few rare exceptions. Looking forward to their new stuff.

Spring/sun/winter/dread is so gooooood

"it reminded me of the king of limbs" everything everything is literally named after kid a's opening track lmao also a bit disappointed you didn't touch on "you are a thief and a murderer too stole the face that you wear form a craven baboon"

great cover art

This is one my favorite albums by them (or ever lol). But their Man Alive album is the absolute best and I never tire of it after years.

Thank you for reviewing this Fantano, Im going to assume that you took my advice and listened to this when I linked it a few weeks ago.

I'm very happy you reviewed this. after finding thus band they've been a major influence for MY music so finding this was amazing. great to see others have noticed them!

Saw these guys at their hometown show in Manchester on this tour, absolutely incredible. Great review!

Hi Anthony. Another great review by the way, and you seem to appreciate the musical complexity on this record, but as a big fan of the band, I can't help but feel that you bypass the lyrical depth somewhat, and where the meanings of the songs were coming from. Higgs' written lyrics on all three EE albums tell a fascinating story of modern life, and I think that should be commended. None the less, thank you for your reviews, you've opened my eyes and ears to a bunch of new stuff 👍🏼

I know, commenting on this video very late but I only recently got into the album. I'd have to say blast doors is my favorite since it's the first I listened to and the chorus is beautiful. But regret and brainchild are close seconds, very good.

Not a fan of the duran duran sounding 80s vibe,but god damn,no reptiles is a tune.

This shit is amazing...

Completely Agree with this review! First 5 songs are incredible, then I find my self skipping to No Reptiles, and starting the album again. Great Live band though, Definitely recommend checking them out if you get the chance!

Neckthony Bandano

2016 is 5 years ago ffs

I just love your reviews Anthony.

nice review and very happy to see you review this record. This is a rare case I think I feel pretty similarly about an album to you. Although i don't have issue with the falsetto vocals at all really. The 1st 6 tracks are really strong, and it seems to be a pretty good grower album...also I'm pretty jealous of your vinyl copy of Mirrored.

Album is so catchy

This album Blew My Mind!

Get to heaven is one of the best songs ever

So glad you reviewed this, E.E. are one of the most creative acts out there right now

I fucking LOVE The King of Limbs. And I really like this too!

Distant Past is the song I play in shower. THE song.

this one is between my top albums of the year it contains quite heavy criticism on current politics also, the title 'Get To Heaven' refers to the dramatic situations in the Middle East, to the victims of Isis beheadings and attacks on civilians frontman Jonathan Higgs got real depressed, since his thoughts was so much on this subject (you can read about this in recent Everything Everything interviews, e.g.: the one in Q magazines july issue) despite these, this album is super colourful and still unexpectable in many places, the music is perfect companse for the sad lyrics, and yeah, the whole album is quite odd, but I think this is what they call "art pop" the deluxe edition of this record also worths a try, extra six songs as intresting as their siblings on the original album, maybe a bit less catchy

Ayy I been listening to these guys a lot recently! Nice to know you gave them some love as well.

I'm a pop fan and Get to Heaven is one of my favorite albums of 2015. I'm glad you reviewed it! =)

Couldn't find anywhere to listen to this online so I just bought it on CD. Listened to it for the first time today and I loved it, really fun record.

Gr8 looks like Fantano joined the Bloodz gang

The Wheel, Zero Pharaoh, Blast Doors, Warm Healer all slap. You take that back, Fantano!