Pythons

Surfer Blood - Pythons
Critic Score
Based on 17 reviews
2013 Ratings: #924 / 1115
User Score
Based on 51 ratings
2013 Rank: #423
June 11, 2013 / Release Date
LP / Format
Warner Bros. / Label
Indie Rock / Genre
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CRITIC REVIEWS

80
Drowned in Sound

It's got an edge, moreso than Astro Coast, and that element of creeping unease makes Pythons a fuller, more mature and honest album than its precursor. 

80
The 405

Surfer Blood as we knew them are dead - the new incarnation sound like they're headed for big things. Pythons could be their watershed.

80
NME

On ‘Pythons’, the Floridians have ditched the surf rock of 2010 debut ‘Astro Coast’ and, instead, plundered college rock for all it’s worth.

67
Pitchfork

Pythons seem to feel pretty conflicted about itself: hooky, Weezer-ish guitar pop offset by desperate, discomfiting lyrics, fleeting hopes of reconciliation quickly dashed by heavy-hearted resignation.

65
The Line of Best Fit

The tunes are there, they’re tsunami big and surfer cool – the lyrics are there, bold, bleak and biting – but there’s been an oversight when it comes to stamping on the pedals, letting rip and allowing Surfer Blood to tear this material a new hole.

60
Consequence of Sound

The hooks are still here, but that level of hyper-attentive musicianship is absent on this decidedly punchier, glossier effort.

60
Under the Radar

What's disappointing is that now, with two dozen recorded tracks to their credit, Surfer Blood haven't shown much desire to move beyond their comfort zone.

60
PopMatters

Despite their songs’ individual strengths, it is clear Surfer Blood are still finding their way on Pythons. Some of the songs are indistinguishable on first exposure, and the band doesn’t swerve all that much in their lanes to push any boundaries.

60
DIY

The main issue with this album is that it is not terrible and it is not brilliant. It is simply there. It’s hard to feel anything other than nonchalance towards ‘Pythons’.

50
SPIN

Between Pitts' unrelieved misery and the tepid music, Pythons makes a bitter, unsatisfying brew. Imbibe at your own risk.

49
Paste

On Astro Coast Pitts stared at the bright, unwritten future in front of him, but on Pythons he’s locked in place, rendered motionless by the oppressive chip on his shoulder.

mikehermida
62

Proper generic middle ground rock. Had a very early 00s vibe to it.

Essential Track - Slow Six

CrackTheSystem
89

I don’t know how many online music geeks like me i will offend, but -inhale- this give off a vibe like The Queen Is Dead.

The first track i listened to was Say Yea To Me, and instantly became obsessed. When i listened to it more and indulged into the album, the immaculate The Smiths vibe came back every track, and never disappoints. And funny enough, my least favourite track was arguably the most popular track, Demon Dance. Rest in peace to the talented Thomas Fekete. Your legacy will ... read more

Z.Younk
53

Yuppie rock

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Track List

  1. Demon Dance
  2. Gravity
  3. Weird Shapes
  4. I Was Strong
  5. Squeezing Blood
  6. Say Yes To Me
  7. Blair Witch
  8. Needles and Pins
  9. Slow Six
  10. Prom Song
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Added on: June 2, 2013