Hoopla
by Weird Nightmare
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: May 1, 2026
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89

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. AllMusic
    May 5, 2026
    90
    Between the Joe Jackson snarl of "Pay No Mind" and the Beatlesque punk riffing of "Little Strange," there's a satisfying balance of smart pop songcraft and rugged power that suggests he's found the sweet spot.
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  2. Classic Rock Magazine
    May 5, 2026
    80
    If this is a weird nightmare its one that no one will be in a rush to wake up from. [Jun 2026, p.71]
  3. Glide Magazine
    May 5, 2026
    80
    Edkins' tunes are virtually indestructible, which means that you could arrange them in almost any pop style with almost any affectation and they would still sparkle. But they are especially effective in this setting because of Edkins' obvious love of power pop.
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