Better Nature
by Silversun Pickups
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Consequence
    Sep 29, 2015
    42
    Lee may be an expert when it comes to lush atmospherics, but he’s simply not interested in pursuing the small mistakes that give a song its personality.
  2. Q Magazine
    Feb 19, 2016
    40
    Sadly, Better Nature is the sound of a band barricading themselves into their own comfort zones. [Apr 2016, p.115]
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. KriticalChaos
    Sep 29, 2015
    8
    A highly enjoyable album. I am always amazed by how much creativity Silversun Pickups put into their music. The nature theme resonates with meA highly enjoyable album. I am always amazed by how much creativity Silversun Pickups put into their music. The nature theme resonates with me and Aubert's voice still brings chills. While the tempo holds steady throughout the album, the diversity in songwriting is surprising to me. As long as they have that signature sort of dark groove I've come to love, I'll stick around.
    Favorites: Connection, Nightlight, Ragamuffin.    … Full Review »
  2. Cobweb
    Dec 19, 2015
    10
    A fantastic album that continues the electronic/industrial touches in Neck of the Woods. It continues NOTW's destruction of the idea that SSPUA fantastic album that continues the electronic/industrial touches in Neck of the Woods. It continues NOTW's destruction of the idea that SSPU need to sound anything like the Smashing Pumpkins/My Bloody Valentine hybrid they first became known as, and makes a real case for them as one of the best and most underrated indie rock bands out there. They refuse to become stagnant, instead perpetually moving forward and trying new things. And they succeed with flying colors here. Highlights include "Cradle (Better Nature)," "Tapedeck," "Latchkey Kids," and "The Wild Kind."… Full Review »
  3. dawixson
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    10/27/2015: After 25 listens, it still grows on you and better each time!
    Update 11/10/2015: Still listening everyday! And now my favorite    10/27/2015: After 25 listens, it still grows on you and better each time!
    Update 11/10/2015: Still listening everyday! And now my favorite song is Ragamuffin, previously were Circadian Rhythm (Last Dance) and Nightlight. Connection, Pins And Needles, Tapedeck and Latchkey Kids are solid and growing on me as well. I've been listening to SSPUs since finding Kissing Families on the Dangerbird website in 2005. My other favorite bands are; Blue October, Radiohead, The National, U2, Muse, AC/DC...    … Full Review »
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