The Weather
by Pond
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
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  1. icedtea
    May 12, 2017
    10
    It´s no wonder that Pond is often mistakenly called "Spin Off" or "Off Shoot" to Tame Impala. Seens both share members with each other. It just so happens that Tame Impala is more widely known because of it´s success abroad. But what many ppl outside Australia might not realise is that Pond has been active seens 2008. Although "the first" album "Beard Wives Denim" didn´t introduce them toIt´s no wonder that Pond is often mistakenly called "Spin Off" or "Off Shoot" to Tame Impala. Seens both share members with each other. It just so happens that Tame Impala is more widely known because of it´s success abroad. But what many ppl outside Australia might not realise is that Pond has been active seens 2008. Although "the first" album "Beard Wives Denim" didn´t introduce them to the outside world until 2012. .By then they had already released 3 albums. Someone jokingly suggested that "Pond is the wilder/unhinged little brother of Tame Impala. Which is pretty good description. Seens Pond has always been little more "bold" in my eyes. Always bringing colorful and goofy mix of music.

    So is "The Weather" any different to the rest? Both yes and no. It´s hard to imagine that this is the 7th album of the band. Because they still feel as hungry, the colorfulness and playfulness can still be heard in the music. But also a seriousness underneath all that bubbling fun. That speaks of mankind at its worst.

    However, it´s clear that they picked up a direction and foucus. That was actually missing in previous albums. For once as they actually said themselves in a recent interview" they sound like they have a clue of what they are doing" This album is the most constructed and well produced out of any of the albums released so far. Credit where credit's due of course also thanks to Parker´s excellent guidance. If Tame Impala dosen´t step up. Pond might actually surpass very soon. Give this album a listen it will most definitely be worth you´re time. And also one of the absolute top albums of 2017.    … Expand
  2. Joeyf
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    This album seriously doesn’t get enough love. Perfect combination of classic psych and electronic music. Every song is catchy as well as intricate and deep. The album has a consistent concept that is cohesively established with every song. The themes expressed are relevant and thought provoking. Also is one of the best mixed/produced albums I’ve ever heard. Seriously one of, if not theThis album seriously doesn’t get enough love. Perfect combination of classic psych and electronic music. Every song is catchy as well as intricate and deep. The album has a consistent concept that is cohesively established with every song. The themes expressed are relevant and thought provoking. Also is one of the best mixed/produced albums I’ve ever heard. Seriously one of, if not the best album of the decade.… Expand

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Record Collector
    May 25, 2017
    80
    Seven albums in, Pond-life is exhibiting clear signs of accelerated own-terms evolution.
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  2. Magnet
    May 18, 2017
    70
    The variety of The Weather definitely offers some spice to lives. [No. 142, p.59]
  3. musicOMH.com
    May 18, 2017
    80
    The Weather is packed with ambitious moments, and many of them go over really well.
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