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100
This record shines as a true album; a cohesive canvas of anthems and poetry, juxtaposition and pain and hope.
80
The super producer’s complex musical identity finds full expression on this highly personal third Bleachers album.
80
‘Take The Sadness Out Of Saturday Night’ is a yearning, lower-case album that stands in the shadow of a shinier caps-lock version.
80
While ‘Take The Sadness…’ may not be a bolshy, career-defining move, it is a shimmering, reflective gem, hoping to offer a little relief from the darkness.
80
Bleachers’ third album is their strongest effort so far – the most cohesive, with the most poignant lyricism and musical moments.
80
More mature than either Strange Desire or Gone Now but just as life-affirming, Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night is a refreshingly different perspective on Bleachers and a heartfelt soundtrack to millennial midlife crises.
75
While it may not be a major revelation, the new Bleachers album is bound to please.
70
At the heart of it all ... is an incredibly fun record which will make you sing, dance, and fall in love all at once.
70
On Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night, he dials down the theatrics, dials up the vintage rock, and leans into his best Bruce Springsteen impression. Surprisingly, it's not nearly as bad as you might think.
70
This tension, combined with that full-band energy, make Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night Bleachers’ most cohesive effort.
70
Like its predecessors, Take the Sadness out of Saturday Night is a fun, expertly produced and totally uneven collection of heartland pop-rock. The highs are high. The filler is plentiful.
62
On his third solo album, Jack Antonoff ends up splitting his time between careful rock songwriting and carefree pop singing, leaving a minor impression of both.
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.
60
Searching for companionship and processing heartbreak, the album takes an introspective route, with much of the vocal delivery dialled to a sombre mood.
60
The trouble with Take The Sadness Out Of Saturday Night – there’s a lot of nods and winks to other artists, while Antonoff’s own personality remains hidden.
60
Saturday Night doesn't sound quite as methodical as Jack's work for other artists.
50
There are, to his credit, some flashes of lyrical brilliance ... but ultimately Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night is an exercise in little more than mediocre songwriting.
39
Sadness is mediocrity promoted as homage, showing itself as hastily thrown-together soundcheck warm-up fusion.
Arguably one of the busiest songwriters/producers in music Jack Antonoff has finally released his third record under the name Bleachers after four years of waiting. And while this record isn’t a giant synth pop record like fans might be hoping, “Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night” is a great example of why Antonoff has become a go to producer in mainstream music.
While the shift away from synthpop production into more heartland influenced pop rock may not be expected from ... read more
Jack Antonoff é um dos melhores produtores da atualidade em minha opinião e um dos mais requisitados por artistas atualmente, isso fez com que vários álbuns lançados esse ano tivesse dedo dele e fosse perceptível nas músicas que era uma produção de Antonoff, porém de tanto utilizarem este estilo de produção dele, as produções estão começando a soar repetitivas e o novo álbum de ... read more
If there’s one thing Jack Antonoff always does, it is put a smile on my face. His music, his contributions and his craft is always so sweet, warm and never fail to amaze me. Antonoff has come strong into the spotlight in recent years, due to his ever-increasing contributions to the production on pop artist's recent works. But, that has not been without criticism. With accusations of unoriginality, laziness and repetition, the Antonoff hype has begun to decrease. Coming in halfway ... read more
Wouldn't listen to this on a Saturday night. Most of these tracks on this album sound so sleepy and boring, some are good and some have bad vocals. If this album gives the mood of feeling down since this album is called, "Take The Sadness Out of Saturday Night", then fine.
Favs: How Dare You Want More, Stop Making This Hurt, Secret Life
Least Favs: 91
Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night, a spectacular album that shines through with its complex musical anthems and poetry, a cohesive record that conveys pain and hope.
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Track List
| 1 | 91 2:59 | 74 |
| 2 | Chinatown 4:04 feat. Bruce Springsteen | 79 |
| 3 | How Dare You Want More 4:00 | 79 |
| 4 | Big Life 2:30 | 60 |
| 5 | Secret Life 3:06 feat. Lana Del Rey | 75 |
| 6 | Stop Making This Hurt 3:19 | 85 |
| 7 | Don't Go Dark 4:03 | 78 |
| 8 | 45 3:23 | 77 |
| 9 | Strange Behavior 3:05 | 72 |
| 10 | What'd I Do With All This Faith? 3:18 | 70 |
Total Length: 33 minutes
Year End Lists
| #2 | / | Coup De Main |
| #36 | / | The Forty-Five |
| #44 | / | NME |
| #88 | / | RIFF |
| / | American Songwriter |
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Added on: May 18, 2021