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85

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Apr 10, 2019
    90
    Morbid Stuff is a worthy follow up to The Dream Is Over in all the right ways--giving fans everything they asked for with some amusing curveballs. It’s a complete thrill from front to back that manages to retain the band’s whacky nature while making some inspiring progressions forward. You can't get much closer to a modern punk classic than this.
  2. 90
    Morbid Stuff is punk rock at its best. PUP has delivered something that achieves the rare feat of satisfying older fans while also leveling them up career-wise.
  3. Apr 4, 2019
    90
    At the heart of it, Morbid Stuff just still sounds like friends having fun and making catchy, cathartic punk anthems for teens and almost-adults alike--offering a brief, but much needed respite from the hell that is everyday life.
  4. Apr 19, 2019
    85
    Without doubt, one of the finest records of the year so far and—more importantly—an unflinching portrayal of what it means (and what it takes) to be human in this day and age.
  5. Apr 5, 2019
    83
    Morbid Stuff is a bold step forward for PUP, an incredibly mature record given how filled with anger and contempt it is, containing true moments of insight. Even the more straightforward bitter break-up songs like “See You at Your Funeral” and “Closure” have a self-awareness to them to offset the vitriol.
  6. Apr 17, 2019
    80
    PUP feel stretched and loose on Morbid Stuff. As rambunctious as the songs can be, that wouldn’t be achieved without the seriousness that they approach their art.
  7. Apr 11, 2019
    80
    Morbid Thoughts is an inspired, catchy punk album, full of punchy, soon-to-be anthems that will please old fans and hook newer ones. However, it is also something else. A brave acknowledgment that life isn't easy and sometimes the worst enemy is that inner voice, hell-bent on beating you down at every turn.
  8. Apr 8, 2019
    80
    They may be using Morbid Stuff to face their demons head on, but there’s a sense of reckless abandon to the whole thing that makes it entirely freeing.
  9. Apr 5, 2019
    80
    If The Dream Is Over put PUP on the map, Morbid Stuff might just see them conquer it.
  10. Kerrang!
    Apr 4, 2019
    80
    There are a lot of records about the end of the world out there, vying for attention. This is one worth listening to. [6 Apr 2019, p.69]
  11. Apr 4, 2019
    80
    It's steady growth all around for these fine Canadians who keep showing up with buckets of great material.
  12. By eschewing the feel-good fakery of some of their peers, they’ve cracked something far more unifying than meaningless, posi-punk platitudes.
  13. Apr 5, 2019
    79
    Morbid Stuff is 37 minutes inside a sweaty venue process your worst feelings when a half-assed meltdown just won’t cut it.
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 56
  2. Negative: 2 out of 56
  1. May 6, 2019
    8
    PUP continues their seemingly unending hot-streak with a slightly more abrasive brand of pop punk on their new album "Morbid Stuff". ThePUP continues their seemingly unending hot-streak with a slightly more abrasive brand of pop punk on their new album "Morbid Stuff". The self-pity of PUP's last release has melted into flat-out anger and now their gloves are off. Full Review »
  2. Jul 26, 2019
    9
    PUP continues to grow and flourish as a punk band with easily their best album yet. Not only are the hooks catchier, but the lyrics are alsoPUP continues to grow and flourish as a punk band with easily their best album yet. Not only are the hooks catchier, but the lyrics are also leaps and bounds above their previous works. I loved it from the start and it only got better with each re-listen. Full Review »
  3. Apr 8, 2019
    10
    PUP has gone from a scrappy Toronto punk outfit to one of the biggest names in the game. They've matured from playing to empty bars or 8PUP has gone from a scrappy Toronto punk outfit to one of the biggest names in the game. They've matured from playing to empty bars or 8 people at a late afternoon Warped Tour set, but their energy and spirit hasn't left their DIY home. Incredible to see them develop without losing themselves. The Album of the Year came out in April. Full Review »