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Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings
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Nov 20, 2019What 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!
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GregHFeb 3, 2006Another 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.
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MichelleGJan 31, 2006This 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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adilsJan 11, 2006This is not as sweet as Let Go but it's still pretty good. Unlike Let Go which instantly catches you, this grows on you gradually. It's worth a listen. Overall I think Nada Surf are a pretty solid band, very enjoyable live, too.
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JKMNov 9, 2005
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JohnDNov 4, 2005Not as good as Let Go, but certainly a valued release. It's an album that better every time you listen and is quite enjoyable, but doesn't have the feel of the band's best stuff. Still, it's worth getting.
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SvenOct 24, 2005
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AllisonLOct 23, 2005You can hear the beach and summer in Nada Surf's music. A thoroughly enjoyable listen.
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CarolynWOct 19, 2005This album, like its predcsessors, shows music doesn't have to be complicated to prove its worth. This Weight is a Gift gives fans hope for more beautiful indie records of similar imprtance. Nada Surf is, in my mind, THE indie rock band. Yes, 'tis a biased opinion, but whose isn't?
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MackOct 12, 2005
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JasonIOct 10, 2005Worth buying, and after a few listens grows on you, but it just doesn't measure up to Let Go.
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HiralPOct 8, 2005More of a pop flavor--but is still a pleasure a to listen to from beginning to end.
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GazcomsatOct 6, 2005Although very different to 'Let Go' the new album is not necessarily inferior. The songs are melodic and full of nice harmonies but lacks the edginess of their previous offering. The album reminds me very much of The Charlatans 'Up at the Lake' album which in itself is no bad thing.
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DavidGOct 3, 2005Not as good as thier previous album (which is worth a 10) but pretty similar style. Reminds me Semisonic. Great album.....(got to listen to it a couple times, it will grow on you !) David
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BenASep 25, 2005Dope as hell. Outstanding little pop gems, short and sweet.
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PhilpRSep 22, 2005A really good record. A mature & original & very very intelligent pop group.
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BradLSep 22, 2005Great album but leaves less of an impact than Let Go. I feel like I really have to crank it up to get into the songs, it fades to the background a bit too easily.
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justinSep 21, 2005I recently discovered Let Go and went out and bought The Weight is a Gift right away when it came out. I have a feeling this album is going to grow on me as much as Let Go has. Not perfect, but definitely noteworthy.
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matthew*Sep 21, 2005Another solid Indie/Pop Masterpiece from one of the most underappreciated bands of our generation.
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StanleySSep 21, 2005Solid follow-up to their amazing Let Go album. The 2nd half of this disc is clearly weaker than the first six tracks, however.
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JohnSSep 20, 2005Yeah, this album is real good. It's kinda like when you shopping at DSW for some sneakers and there is guy with really bad teeth and he's looking at you for no good reason. Your like DUDE! Come ON! I'm trying to buy some sneakers! Give me a break!
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MarkMSep 20, 2005You know it's cool if you like Nada Surf...if that's your thing. No politics man just music, in fact kept the politics and grandstanding at home. I don't wanna hear it.
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AndrewMSep 20, 2005good. really good.
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Like their last album, 2003's Let Go, The Weight Is a Gift is a top-notch collection of sad-eyed guitar ballads.
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The Weight Is a Gift is Nada Surf's most honest and earnest record to date.
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Alternative PressA nearly flawless album full of rocking pop songs that sound instantly timeless. [Oct 2005, p.156]