Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night
by Bleachers
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jul 30, 2021
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
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  1. musicOMH.com
    Aug 3, 2021
    60
    There’s a lot of nods and winks to other artists, while Antonoff’s own personality remains hidden. Every track on the album is nicely played and produced, but there’s nothing that really stops you in your tracks.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Aug 2, 2021
    60
    There's still an amicable charm to Take The Sadness Out Of Saturday Night but, overfilled with internal questioning and no reprieve of an answer, the sadness fails to truly lift.
  3. Exclaim
    Jul 29, 2021
    60
    Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night, Antonoff's third album as Bleachers, is at best a heartfelt batch of tracks that are nice to experience in the moment, but rarely anytime after. This doesn't mean there aren't a few glimpses of the full potential of Bleachers' musical direction; they're just crowded by much of the same heard on records past.
  5. Consequence
    Jul 30, 2021
    58
    The resulting effort is a largely uneven collection of songs that span everywhere from an actual Bruce Springsteen collaboration to subdued, orchestral ballads, from ‘70s-indebted heartland rock to ‘90s-inspired slow jams.

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. callumswiftie
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    In Bleachers’ third album, producer of Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, St. Vincent & many more - Jack Antonoff proves once again he’s a popIn Bleachers’ third album, producer of Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, St. Vincent & many more - Jack Antonoff proves once again he’s a pop powerhouse. This record seems so out of place in today’s world yet also more relevant than ever in this current time. From the slow strums of electric guitars to the 90 second sax pieces, this album encapsulates every era of music. From 60s jazz to 80s synths to modern day beats, Bleachers is even more at home on this record than the previous two - and proves that though Jack Antonoff may not be ready to step way out of his musical comfort zone quite yet, he’s still thriving in the world of music.… Full Review »
  2. TheNewYorkArts
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Thoroughly enjoyable full-length EP brings back a well-known music style from the past to the present day in the most pristine conditions.
  3. Jungstir
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    I understand Jack Antonoff pulled this one off on a break from FUN. I was little taken aback by the lack of production value in the recordingI understand Jack Antonoff pulled this one off on a break from FUN. I was little taken aback by the lack of production value in the recording I wondered if they recorded it live at the Stone Pony. Just to be sure, I found You Tube videos of a few of the same songs and found it to be crisper and more in line with the audio I would expect from the Bleachers. The writing is solid with a couple of hits like "Stop Making This Hurt" and the sax backing is a welcome listen. It is just fun!… Full Review »
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