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Morbid Stuff
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Universal acclaim- based on 56 Ratings

  • Summary: The third full-length release for the Toronto punk band was recorded by Dave Schiffman and Darren McGill.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Sputnikmusic
    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. Exclaim
    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.
  3. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Apr 4, 2019
    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.
  4. The Skinny
    Apr 5, 2019
    80
    If The Dream Is Over put PUP on the map, Morbid Stuff might just see them conquer it.
  5. PopMatters
    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.
  6. DIY Magazine
    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.
  7. Pitchfork
    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.

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. ryandoesntsend
    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.… Expand
  2. staubin
    Apr 5, 2019
    10
    As angry as PUP's music can be, there's an absolute thrill to every album that constantly reaffirms my love of music in general. This albumAs angry as PUP's music can be, there's an absolute thrill to every album that constantly reaffirms my love of music in general. This album is no exception, it is modern punk at its absolute pinnacle.… Expand
  4. ReservoirCat
    May 19, 2019
    10
    **** awesome album. Catchy as hell. The track Sibling Rivalry is incredible, one of the best songs I've ever heard.
  5. simonberberich
    Apr 6, 2019
    10
    I can’t believe how catchy and energetic this album is. Remarkable! So angry yet PUP clearly put a whole lot of thought into it. Most songsI can’t believe how catchy and energetic this album is. Remarkable! So angry yet PUP clearly put a whole lot of thought into it. Most songs are perfect.… Expand
  6. KDog1265
    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.… Expand
  7. sguy157
    Jul 26, 2019
    8
    One of the best pop punk albums I've heard in a long time! Ever since they came out with The Dream Is Over, I felt that PUP had the potentialOne of the best pop punk albums I've heard in a long time! Ever since they came out with The Dream Is Over, I felt that PUP had the potential to put out something really great. On Morbid Stuff, they definitely live up to that potential. From the energetic riff on "Kids" to the catchy chorus on "Sibling Rivalry," this album is full of polished, well written songs. PUP has definitely grown as a band, as can be noted by the song structure of "Scorpion Hill," which I thoroughly enjoy. In addition, Stefan Babcock's vocals are really on point and add that extra bit of authenticity to each track.

    I see this as PUP's best album as of yet, and with each listen I find more and more to like about it. Definitely will end up being one of my favorite albums of the year. If you are a fan of the genre, Morbid Stuff is an essential listen. Looking forward to what they put out next!    … Expand
  8. musicwizard636
    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.… Expand

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