Widow's Weeds
by Silversun Pickups
User Score
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
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  1. Cleric42
    Jun 13, 2019
    5
    I've been a Silversun Pickups fan since Carnavas, and absolutely loved their first two albums, while also enjoying their 3rd and 4th releases. However, having listened to their newest album, I can't help but feel a little bored with the songs. There a few that are worth a second listen, but most feel like bland mainstream efforts, which is a shame considering they always felt differentI've been a Silversun Pickups fan since Carnavas, and absolutely loved their first two albums, while also enjoying their 3rd and 4th releases. However, having listened to their newest album, I can't help but feel a little bored with the songs. There a few that are worth a second listen, but most feel like bland mainstream efforts, which is a shame considering they always felt different during their breakout years. Overall I feel this album is pretty forgettable, but I will say that Brian Aubert's vocals are the only saving grace.… Expand

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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
  1. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Jul 1, 2019
    60
    The spine and overall potential for a great record is definitely here but it was all about adding meat to these bones, and sadly, SSPU just comes off way too lean.
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  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]
  3. Mojo
    Jun 25, 2019
    60
    Slick and melodic but more Placebo than Pumpkins. [Aug 2019, p.98]
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