Physical Thrills
by Silversun Pickups
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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  1. tkkalverm
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    A seamless album with more hooks than a bass fishing tournament!

    Brian channels his inner Kurt with lyrics like "Tethered down by silly string, eyes aimed so low on a high road" (Bruce Vig produced Nirvana albums... coincidence?) Nikki's vocals are featured in a perfect way, "Alone on a Hill" and "Empty Nest" are classic, heart grabbers! Also, I definitely appreciate what appears    A seamless album with more hooks than a bass fishing tournament!

    Brian channels his inner Kurt with lyrics like "Tethered down by silly string, eyes aimed so low on a high road" (Bruce Vig produced Nirvana albums... coincidence?)

    Nikki's vocals are featured in a perfect way, "Alone on a Hill" and "Empty Nest" are classic, heart grabbers!

    Also, I definitely appreciate what appears to be sensible political references for our crazy fvked up world such as "Are we not made to be woken?"

    It's as if some talented musicians had a lot of time on their hands... caused by a global pandemic, perhaps??

    In all seriousness, amazing work!    … Expand

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - 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. Sputnikmusic
    Aug 29, 2022
    82
    Physical Thrills demands your focus and immersion, a clear sign that Silversun Pickups are accessing their artistic side and perhaps better than they ever have before. What felt like a band in decline just a few short years ago has been given a shot in the arm.
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  2. AllMusic
    Aug 29, 2022
    80
    Physical Thrills lives up to the title, delivering one of the band's best statements to date.
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  3. Kerrang!
    Aug 29, 2022
    80
    Physical Thrills is the sound of a band able to have a deep spring clean and polish up their best sides, to thrilling effect.
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