Widow's Weeds
Silversun Pickups · 2019
47 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal melodies blend with gritty guitar riffs, creating a haunting yet uplifting soundscape.
Why this album works
'Widow's Weeds' received critical acclaim for its introspective lyrics and sonic depth, solidifying Silversun Pickups' place within the alternative rock genre. It debuted at number 17 on the Billboard 200 chart, reaffirming their commercial viability and broad appeal amidst a shifting musical landscape.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey haunting melodies with uplifting moments for evening introspection
- Context
- By the time 'Widow's Weeds' was released in January 2019, Silversun Pickups were solidly established in the alternative rock scene, having released five albums since their debut in 2006. This album followed their fourth studio effort, 'Better Nature' (2015), and marked a continuation of their evolution into more atmospheric soundscapes while retaining their signature melodic hooks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Lana Del Rey· Moby· Linkin Park· Ariana Grande· Nine Inch Nails· Sonic Youth· Beck
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Neon Wound Standout 5:38
- 2 It Doesn’t Matter Why Standout 4:08
- 3 Freakazoid 4:49
- 4 Don’t Know Yet 4:24
- 5 Straw Man 3:04
- 6 Bag of Bones 4:58
- 7 Widow’s Weeds Standout 5:17
- 8 Songbirds 5:04
- 9 Simpatico 5:18
- 10 We Are Chameleons 5:09
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