The Weight Is A Gift
by Nada Surf
  • Record Label: Barsuk
  • Release Date: Sep 13, 2005
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Junkmedia
    60
    The whole affair is polished to such mirror-like perfection that I have to dim all the lights and cover my eyes when I listen to it.
  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    60
    It's just another above average release from another indie band.
  3. Blender
    60
    Nada Surf settle comfortably into adulthood. [Nov 2005, p.138]
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  5. Prefix Magazine
    50
    The main problem here is the theme -- the weight would have been a gift had there been some.
  6. PopMatters
    50
    The Weight Is a Gift is a slim, focused effort that moves forward by cutting back on some of the musical bombast but fails to produce a song as compelling as the best on Let Go.
  7. Q Magazine
    40
    Sadly, bland harmonies and bloodless production blunt the impact. [Oct 2005, p.117]
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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
  1. tommgy711
    Nov 20, 2019
    0
    What can I say? I discovered this album this year (thanks KEXP!) and it's been in heavy rotation in our house for about 6 months. Each trackWhat can I say? I discovered this album this year (thanks KEXP!) and it's been in heavy rotation in our house for about 6 months. Each track is wonderful it its own way, and as an album, it really flows where you want to listen begin to end. 'What is Your Secret', and 'Do It Again' are favorites this week. A 2005 album on our Best of 2019 list!… Full Review »
  2. GregH
    Feb 3, 2006
    8
    Another good one here by a great band that somehow still remains (for better or worse) under the radar. Catchy, simple, and honest. great use Another good one here by a great band that somehow still remains (for better or worse) under the radar. Catchy, simple, and honest. great use of language here too. As a complete work, it is not as strong as Let Go, but, song to song, still makes for a great listening experience.… Full Review »
  3. MichelleG
    Jan 31, 2006
    9
    This cd is really good even though I still think that Let Go is better....you have to get used to the lyrics, but after you do its pretty catchy.
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