The Weirdness
by The Stooges
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Mar 6, 2007
Metascore
44

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 32
  3. Negative: 11 out of 32
  1. Q Magazine
    30
    Where they were once a glorious mess, here they are simply a mess. [Apr 2007, p.114]
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  2. PopMatters
    30
    Like every other inferior album by a defunct cult band that has unexpectedly reunited, it is a danger to the band’s legacy.
  3. Drowned In Sound
    30
    Devoid of inspiration, lacking in any edge, this is pathetic.
  5. Under The Radar
    30
    Instrumentally, the album might be as strong as any Stooges work, with blistering guitar, blazing tempos, and well-placed skronking sax, but time and again, Pop proves its hindrance. [#17, p.93]
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  6. Alternative Press
    10
    I'm listening to "Free And Freaky"--the third track on this new, horrible Stooges album and possibly the worst song ever written by anyone anywhere--and I can't believe you actually just rhymed "Obama" with "Dalai Lama" and "baby's mama." [Apr 2007, p.191]
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  7. The Guardian
    20
    Pop's lyrics about his penis and ATMs are beyond self-parody.
  8. Sputnikmusic
    10
    Cringe-worthy lines are unfortunately rampant through The Weirdness’s (long) forty minutes.
  9. Uncut
    30
    The problem with The Weirdness is that it shoots its bolt immediately and has nothing left to offer. [Apr 2007, p.93]
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  10. The A.V. Club
    25
    Even at 40 minutes, this album is interminable.
  11. Delusions of Adequacy
    20
    It sounds like 4th generation Stooges impersonators.
  12. Pitchfork
    10
    An album that hideously disgraces the band's original work.

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#68 Most Discussed Album of 2007

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User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 51
  3. Negative: 19 out of 51
  1. Sirensong
    May 10, 2015
    7
    Been listening to The Stooges since the early 80's, and while this album may not become a classic like their first 3, it is still one of theBeen listening to The Stooges since the early 80's, and while this album may not become a classic like their first 3, it is still one of the best records to come out in 07. And personally I like it better than Fun House, but that's just me.… Full Review »
  2. [Anonymous]
    Jul 23, 2007
    3
    You can't go back. Iggy's done just fine-amazing really-with his solo career. This,however, doesn't work at all. The Stooges You can't go back. Iggy's done just fine-amazing really-with his solo career. This,however, doesn't work at all. The Stooges are one of my favorite bands-they were damn near perfect. Today these are the same guys but not the same band. I'm a little surprised we all expected more. We all could use a few extra bucks and I hope the Ashtons snag a few here-good guys that did something amazing back in the day.… Full Review »
  3. DR
    Jun 11, 2007
    8
    The vinyl version is infinitely better than the cd version. It's got a better overall sound (you can actually hear the bass!) and the The vinyl version is infinitely better than the cd version. It's got a better overall sound (you can actually hear the bass!) and the bonus ep makes it all worthwhile with songs infinitely better than on the album and cd version. The big mistake here is only a select amount of people are going to get to hear the best part of the release.… Full Review »
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