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If you hated it then? Nothing here will change your mind. But you can’t deny the impact. The Chainsmokers bottled a very specific, very messy feeling of young adulthood, slapped a sad title on it, and sold 1 million album-equivalent units.

The spiritual sequel to “Closer.” It has the same “let’s run away from our problems” energy, but with a slightly darker, more mature synth line. “They told me if you're in Paris / Then you'll always have the weekend.” Perfect for crying in a Zara dressing room. The Chainsmokers - Memories...Do Not Open -2017...

Lyrically, the album doesn't push boundaries. You’ll hear the word “these days” approximately 47 times. The guest spots (Jhene Aiko, Florida Georgia Line, Emily Warren) often feel like they are singing in a different room than the beat. If you hated it then

The villain of the album. Critics hated this one. It’s frantic, punk-lite, and weirdly paced. But in 2017? It was a chaotic banger. Listening now, it feels like a fever dream. The Criticism (Then vs. Now) In 2017, the reviews were brutal. Pitchfork gave it a 1.5 out of 10. The general consensus was: "Same song, 12 times, with different guest verses." The Chainsmokers bottled a very specific, very messy

Arguably the most underrated track on the album. It strips back the bombast for a minute and actually lets Drew sing (with auto-croon) about the anxiety of success. “I’m sorry if I’m up and down a lot these days.” It’s vulnerable in a way the rest of the album is too polished to admit.