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- Summary: Metz's Alex Edkins returns with his second solo release as Weird Nightmare. It was co-produced with Spoon's Jim Eno and features a guest appearance by Julianna Riolino.
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- Record Label: Sub Pop
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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May 5, 2026Between 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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May 5, 2026The sturdy, timeless pop Edkins accomplishes often gets taken for granted, which, really, is the doomed story of power pop in a nutshell. But for a good 30-plus minutes, he convinces you that its ability to please is undeniable.
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Classic Rock MagazineMay 5, 2026If this is a weird nightmare its one that no one will be in a rush to wake up from. [Jun 2026, p.71]
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May 5, 2026Edkins' 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.