Easily their best since "Maladroit". Haven't been able to take it out of the CD player. The songs are very fleshed out, sonically layered, and Rivers has matured as a vocalist.

I've been a =w= fan since blue and have bought all of their albums - i honestly believe this to be their best album since Pinkerton. They've have had *lots* of wicked songs, but *no* wicked albums. I can listen to this one front to back without a hitch. I think the lyrics are much better, and although their is only 1 guitar solo (Smart Girls) I still think the instrumentation is good. Rivers definitely let's his vox shine! Next single for me: "Time Flies" - a catchy foot stomper that good friends would love to sing together.… Expand

For all those Weezer fans hoping to here a shift in the band’s direction, here you go. Though, I must warn you, not the entire album is a refreshing step in the “right directionâ€�. I bring attention to the direction of the band in respects that their music is an expression and perhaps the direction they have been taking for the past ten years is the one they want, and their music is the message they have to express as they get older. However, Hurley does offer some tracks that will take its listeners back to wake of The Blue Album and Pinkerton. With songs such as “Unspokenâ€�, “Run Awayâ€�, and “Hang Onâ€�, Rivers and The Gang whisk fans back to the passionate confessions of Pinkerton. While “Memoriesâ€�, the album’s single, tells the story of how the band feels about the past and reminisces on the good ol’ days. This anthem-of-sorts will have you wanting to pump their fist to the instrumental power and exploration the band has favored in recent albums. Other songs on the album you’ll just have to pretend Weezer didn’t record. The track “Smart Girlsâ€� is somewhat embarrassing to listen to, and makes you ask “are these guys serious?â€� I recommend buying the deluxe version of all Weezer albums, which proves good practice in this case, because Hurley’s bonus tracks, including “All My Friends are Insectsâ€� and “I Want to Be Somethingâ€� are both pretty sweet. “All My Friends are Bugsâ€� is a fun and goofy jam that I can only image was written for the band member’s children to rock out to, but even with its juvenile content, Weezer proves they can make anything cool. “I Want to Be Somethingâ€� is another Pinkerton-esque song that moves you with its sad and thoughtful lyrics delivered by Cuomo’s powerful vocals. Another treat in the bonus material is a cover of “Viva la Vidaâ€�, which is actually a nice track that is done well. Also, if you pre-order the album you received the webisode, which makes me think that perhaps the band took advice from the Beatles and dropped acid for inspiration. There’s not much to say about the webisode other than you’ll be waiting to see if something meaningful happens at the end. In all, Hurley is a album Weezer fans will want in their collection, and perhaps marks Weezer’s triumphant return to the emotion power-pop we all know and love.… Expand

After last year's Ratitude, Weezer ultimately can claim that Hurley is their best sounding album in recent years with memorable lyrics and an uplifting rock sound Weezer can please fans and newbies alike,

Hurley marks Weezer's return to writing solid albums with lyrics that are far superior to any other their last three releases. Hurley, to me, was an album that was good after the first listen but that grew to be a very good album with more spins (or nowadays, "clicks"). Memories, the first single demonstrates that Rivers has more emotion in his vocals foregoing the perfect glassy sheen that auto-tuned voice delivers, but delivers a more human element to the album that was present on Pinkerton and Maladroit. Overall, the album is a concise, short and solid which may lack in obvious singles but stands on the strength of its well constructed, rock songs that makes the whole bigger than the sum of its parts.… Expand

Shocked to see the user rating this high. The album is truly not good. Track 10 is the exception. And I'm not giving any benefit just because this album is better than, 'Raditude,' because a blind rat could squeak an album better than that. The songs are worthy enough, at least for Good Charlotte, just not Weezer.

The main problem with Weezer nowadays is their constant struggle to return to the sound of pinkerton, arguably their best album and the one that got them so many fans, and in the last 5 years, this is pretty much as close as they have got, perhaps their 3rd best album, with Maladroit being first and Pinkerton a very close second

The best overall Weezer album since Pinkerton except for maybe Maladroit. From start to finish the album is great and unlike Raditude, it has some great lyrics and epic rock. If you were turned off from Weezer because of Raditude definitely give them another chance with Hurley. The deluxe edition is a little disappointing but for a few extra dollars it shouldn't be a problem. This should be the start of a good direction for the band as we're getting Death To False Metal and Pinkerton Deluxe in November. A great time to be a Weezer fan.… Expand

Probably their best album since 2002's Maladroit (their most underrated record, in my opinion), Hurley gives fans what they wanted... Weezer returns to form with this nice collection of fun and catchy songs...

I've written in the past about how much I haven't enjoyed the Rick Rubin-era of Weezer. I've even read where the band itself hasn't liked where all of the additional outside influences have led the band. When I heard that Geffen and Weezer parted ways last year, I was disappointed as it indicated the end of one of the last traditional edgy rock bands and their support by a major label. However, I've enjoyed where some bands have gone since becoming New Wave Indy in the era of the Internet, so I was heavily anticipating Hurley as their first post-Geffen CD. While I absolutely despised the opening track and first single, "Memories," the rest of Hurley was a surprisingly well-produced and pop/rock-driven sound I'm used to from Weezer. That was very apparent with the intense snare drum intro on "Ruling Me," which smacks of the hard edge on Maladroit, which is the closest to completely independent Weezer got during the Geffen years. Forgettable songs like "Trainwrecks," "co-written (surprisingly) with 80's hit maker Desmond Child, lose their way. The strings and flutes supporting "Unspoken" is a new sound I absolutely love, especially when it kicks in during the final minute of the song. It's one of the best songs they've recorded in years. Rivers vocals vibrate into a weird Johnny Rotten state on "Where's My Sex," but it works in a very punk way. One of my favorite current songwriters, Ryan Adams, co-writes "Run Away" with Rivers and, while different for current Weezer, channels the old stuff and completely satisfies. Same with "Hang On," co-written with Rick Nowells, whom I've loved since his days of writing with Stevie Nicks. And as if Weezer wasn't beach rock enough, they worked with Orange County's finest bass player, No Doubt's Tony Kanal and American Idol writer Jimmy Harry on the raucous "Smart Girls." While thoroughly enjoying Hurley, I was surprised at the rawness of "Brave New World." I liked it, while not entirely enjoying the chorus. What surprised me the most is that it was co-written with Linda Perry, who I personally consider to be one of the worst songwriters of the last 20 years. I have to admit, though, I was impressed with her contribution to the song. The biggest surprise came at the end, though. Mac Davis. Yes...the country singer/songwriter from the 1970s and 80s...co-wrote the closer, "Time Flies." It's cute, but should have been left as a B-Side. I was more than thrilled to hear such a fine collection of Weezer material without the support of DGC that it gives me hope for the future. I'm not sure I want to continue seeing so many collaborations on a single album, but I'm not complaining at the result. For those who got the deluxe edition, it was adorable hearing them do a very strange version of "All My Friends are Insects." Same goes with the live inclusion of "Viva La Vida." "I Want to be Something" is a very well-written song that may end up as more than the acoustic version here later on. However, my favorite bonus track was "Represent" released as an anthem for the pursuit of the World Cup earlier in 2010.… Expand

Much better than Raditude, but still has nothing on the first 4 albums. not entirely forgettable though and a handful of stand-out tracks make this a must have for any hardcore weezer fans.

Hurley has some great tracks on it. The opener "Memories" is a great track to kick the album off and it only gets better throughout the album. "Where's My Sex?" is classic Weezer. And "Time Flies" is a great ender. Rivers has matured as a vocalist and it really shines on this album. All In All, Hurley is a great album. It's Weezer's comeback album. B+