Automatic

Critic Score
Based on 5 reviews
2015 Ratings: #1051 / 1056
User Score
Based on 93 ratings
2015 Ratings: #861
August 7, 2015 / Release Date
LP / Format
Epic / Label
Full Credits
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Critic Reviews

Sykelone
100

I didn't realise that I didn't review this album - it's a firmly fun listen and I didn't expect it to be as hated as it is. It's pop rock that Don Broco absolutely nail in the heightening of their career. As a sophomore, it's much better than their debut, by far, and is the epitome of fun that a rock band can have. Their music is an ear worm. It's not all 10/10, but it's a damn sight better than many other commercially generic pop rock albums out there, especially in the mid 2010's.

DarkCat
82

‘Automatic’ is the sophomore album of Don Broco, following the debut album ‘Priorities’. In my opinion this is a pretty huge step up from that first album with a lot more memorable and entertaining songs, and overall better production, instrumental choices and vocals from Rob, as well as more prominent vocals from Matt too. It still feels like Don Broco are searching for their style in this album, it can be quite messy and some songs feel like filler, but when they do it ... read more

JRTHEJASHO
75

Now this is what I'm looking for.

Stronger songwriting and more creative ideas on the production side where every song is distinct from each other. Rob and Matt continue to be a dynamic duo of singers for the choruses, the songs themselves are fun to follow along to and overall a nice experience of an album. I may still have some gripes with the mixing and there certainly is a pothole here and there, but I do find this to be an improvement compared to Priorities, and I can't wait to see what ... read more

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Track List

1You Wanna Know
3:20
79
2Superlove
3:27
84
3Automatic
3:44
84
4Fire
3:32
71
5Nerve
3:34
84
6What You Do to Me
3:12
75
7Money Power Fame
3:23
82
8Keep on Pushing
3:20
78
9Tough on You
3:38
76
10Let You Get Away
3:43
73
Total Length: 34 minutes
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