weird!

YUNGBLUD - weird!
Critic Score
Based on 15 reviews
2020 Ratings: #835 / 871
User Score
Based on 491 ratings
2020 Rank: #1039
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CRITIC REVIEWS

100
NME

Taking everything that’s brilliant about Yungblud and amplifying it, album two is Harrison at his most extreme. It’s exactly where he belongs, too. Yungblud’s never seemed more inspiring or vital as he proves himself as one of the most important rock stars around. ‘weird!’ really is wonderful.

80
The Telegraph
The second album from the hyperactive pop star is hedonistically brilliant – even if it almost sounds like a Nineties nostalgia act
80
Dork

In 2020, YUNGBLUD is less a confused newcomer and more a ringleader to the greatest show in town. A circus where he performs every act and the final, show-stopping number, it’s less about individual sounds and more about the emotion contained within.

80
Upset
That’s the magic of YUNGBLUD for you. There’s something for everyone.
80
Gigwise

YUNGBLUD has indeed struck gold on weird!. The album expertly balances referencing the worst parts of society while taking part in an uninhibited celebration of the self and calling out to fans to do the same.

70
AllMusic

Overall, Weird! is an energetic breath of fresh air that doesn't sacrifice heart or a hopeful, supportive message, adding another jewel to Yungblud's crown as princeling of the outcast masses.

70
Clash

A rallying cry for alt-pop insurgency, at its over-sharing best ‘WEIRD!’ firmly places YUNGBLUD as a dazzling Catherine wheel of Top 40 deviancy.

60
The Independent
Where Yungblud is consistent is his lyrics. He’s got a knack for shining a light on social issues in songs that are always catchy enough to dance to, whether that’s unrequited love, mental health or gender identity.
55
Pitchfork
The upstart English pop-punk star’s second album buries his charm in clumsy genre experimentation, clichéd lyrics, and unearned bluster.
50
The Forty-Five

Catchy, competent, and energetic, ‘weird!’ will probably succeed with Yungblud’s established listeners and secure broader appeal too – but listen too long and your eyeballs start to feel like they’re four feet in front of your face.

40
The Observer
Ultimately, Harrison has very definitely found an audience, but many of these Gen Z themes are being explored more creatively elsewhere.
40
Kerrang!

For all but those with the sweetest tooth, Weird! is a collection of good moments disappointingly hidden under an avalanche of sugar.

40
The Arts Desk

Pop-punky Brit singer's second album sounds fizzy and enormous but lacks rebel spirit.

40
The Irish Times
Such wild disdain for conformity can often be enthralling, but it doesn’t quite work here. Yungblud may yet make a great album, but this isn’t it.
40
Evening Standard
It’s not aimed at grown-ups, of course. It’s for the kids who feel just as alienated as he claims to. They’re welcome to him.
Chode
3

By far the best thing yungblud has made

MattsReviews
20

I'm guessing a 14 year old emo girl runs NME?

I said before that I was going to seriously review this as I've seen only shitposts for this, but holy shit this was so bad I couldn't properly review it.

I can't stress this enough.

DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS. IT IS NOT ENJOYABLE IN THE SLIGHTEST.

Yungblud brings nothing new to the table, except for his annoying ass vocals. He has 0 strong-suits, his songs are overproduced, and I have to mention again, the VOCALS ARE HORRID. If you can look behind ... read more

Pickle
30

Yeah you are weird when you are a walmart matty healy that tries too hard to look like billie joe armstrong. You also fail miserably in sounding like gerard way.

You are not different and you are not weird. This is the most generic album that I've listened to in a long time.

No wonder the class thot who thinks she is special tags him on ig.

Best aspect: melody
Worst aspects: production and vocals

Favourite tracks: Love Song, God Save Me, But Don't Drown Me Out
Least favourite tracks: ... read more

karendroit
48

las canciones que me gustaron fueron cotton candy, mars, weird, its quiet in beverly hills

parents es un buen single

KorvidComposer
92

// weighting: 8
// scores:
1. teresa - 4
2. cotton candy - 9 (4*)
3. strawberry lipstick - 8 (3*)
4. mars - 9 (4*)
5. superdeadfriends - 8 (3*)
6. love song - 8 (3*)
7. god save me - 5
8. ice cream man - 8 (3*)
9. weird! - 9 (4*)
10. charity - 8 (3*)
11. it's quiet in beverly hills - 9 (4*)
12. the freak show - 7 (*)
// distribution: 50/50 even
Front (1-6): 46/92 (50%)
Back (7-12): 46/92 (50%)
// review:
It's brash realism. What more do you want? This has some great tracks, but this version ... read more

ArcaneStud108
92

Bruh people really be shittin on the 14 year old girls in here. Welp call my ass (21 yr old guy) a hated 14 yr old girl too, because this is his best album to date.

Its a good listen, but you have to be into this sort of thing. Like if you think that any modern artist who tries to branch into pop punk sucks and think waterparks fell off IMMEDIATELY after Double Dare, then this shit is NOT FOR YOU, and you probably shouldnt have reviewed this in the first place.

However if you like some pop ... read more

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Added on: September 19, 2020