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. It was released as the third single from the band's ninth studio album ''

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'' on November 18, 2014.

Critical reception

Scott Heisel of '' Alternative Press'' stated ""Da Vinci" is another example of Cuomo & Co. being absolute masters at their game." Lyrically, Heisel praises it as a love song, saying "The words are clear without being direct, making the lyrics potentially universal." By contrast, Michael Nelson of

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considers the lyrics "cringe-worthy". Nelson, however, praises the chorus and bridge. Matthew McGuire at Crescent Vale considers it "one of the top tracks of the album with pop structured guitar riffs."

Chart performance

References

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