Widow's Weeds
by Silversun Pickups
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Slant Magazine
    Jun 12, 2019
    80
    Widow’s Weeds may lack the arena-sized atmospherics and anthemic party songs of past Silversun Pickups efforts, but with each additional listen the hooks sink in deeper and the melodies stay longer in your head. It’s catchy, heartfelt, and far less forgettable than…what were those previous two albums named again?
  2. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jun 26, 2019
    70
    While the album Widow's Weed has all the usual heavily layered atmospherics, there's an even inkier feel than before. [Summer 2019, p.83]
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  3. AllMusic
    Jun 11, 2019
    70
    With Widow's Weeds, the band hasn't necessarily reinvented their wheel, but there's a deep sense of change and growth, both in personal perspective and potential direction. While it takes time for the album to really sink in, it ends up being one of Silversun Pickups' most emotionally satisfying and cathartic listens.
  5. Sputnikmusic
    Jun 11, 2019
    64
    Silversun Pickups’ fifth full-length sees the band craft another very enjoyable alt-rock album, but it’s one that is full of holes. For every catchy melody, they seem to abandon their creative spirit. When they aspire for the stars artistically, they can’t seem to locate their tune sense.

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. PaybackPayback
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This album is so goodAfter the disappointment of the last two, I was about to write this band off, but now they’ve jettisoned theThis album is so goodAfter the disappointment of the last two, I was about to write this band off, but now they’ve jettisoned the over-reliance on synth/electronic effects, and crafted a solid, well-orchestrated alt-rock jam. 1)Freakzoid is a gem and it's becoming my favorite Silversun Pickups song. This song is unreal...I don't know what else to say...You have to live Freakzoid. Breathe Freakzoid. Grind and repeat. 10/10
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  2. Prisci2
    Aug 10, 2019
    8
    Great Album, SSPU is growing and I'm here for it.

    1)Freakzoid is a gem and it's becoming my favorite Silversun Pickups song. This song is    Great Album, SSPU is growing and I'm here for it.

    1)Freakzoid is a gem and it's becoming my favorite Silversun Pickups song. This song is unreal...I don't know what else to say...You have to live Freakzoid. Breathe Freakzoid. Grind and repeat. 10/10

    2)Songbirds is a snap but at the same time feels so fresh and new and innovative and light. So many adjectives I know...but the truth is with Songbirds you see the guys at their best...it's really well done and the end of the song is everything. 9.9/10
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    3)Doesn't matter why...the production on this thing is insanely good. The song is repetitive but yet so great for some reason...layers upon layers upon layers...While listening to it sometimes I feel like it's out of place and don't belong on this album but sometimes I feel like it does ...gosh it's such a duality. The production is really outstanding. Butch Vig did a really great job with this track...I think it's where he shines the most instead of the band. He leads the group in a very dynamic direction and it's a blast to listen to this song(without the music video who do not give it justice) 9/10

    3.2)We are chameleons, the last song on the album. Great song. I feel Like this has the best potential to please the fans who think that SSPU is changing and do not like that. A song with awesome transitions. 9/10

    3.3) Simpatico. Again. Great song. On the slow side but done oh so well. This song is really beautiful. It leads exactly where you need to be 9/10

    4) Widow's weeds the title track...again beautiful but really subtle and pale...not in your face. It can be hard for some people to love this song on the first listen but when I come back to it. It keeps getting better and better. A song of wonder. It's an interesting ride. The lyrics are everything.It's an 8 for me almost a 9 but with this song I feel like it will turn a 9 pretty soon. 8.9/10    … Full Review »
  3. mitbruin
    Jul 2, 2019
    8
    This is a really good record! After the disappointment of the last two, I was about to write this band off, but now they’ve jettisoned theThis is a really good record! After the disappointment of the last two, I was about to write this band off, but now they’ve jettisoned the over-reliance on synth/electronic effects, and crafted a solid, well-orchestrated alt-rock jam. It’s got some middling reviews, I think because it’s still not a full-throated return to the fuzzed out bombast of 20 years ago (even though a couple of tracks still crackle with the same staccato energy of Lazy Eye and Panic Switch). This is more like a Pink Floyd record that, rather than relying on in-your-face histrionics, builds tension with movements, layers, and subverted expectations. It’s also their most polished and confident sounding effort, by far. The sound is simply gorgeous.… Full Review »
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