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Weightlifting
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 37 Ratings

  • Summary: The fourth album for the veteran Scottish band is their first album release in eight years and first U.S. release since 1993's 'I've Seen Everything.'

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. PopMatters
    90
    It's startlingly good, better than an eight-year-layoff album has any right to be.
  2. AllMusic
    90
    Listening to the record makes you feel like it was 1993 again, in a good way. In a melodic, honest and jangly kind of way. In a way that makes you think "nobody makes records like this anymore".
  3. Mojo
    90
    Tender, wise, compassionate and magnanimous, it's a special, special record for anyone who has ever hurt. [Dec 2004, p.114]
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  4. Billboard
    70
    The Trashcans toil on their songs, and at times, it shows -- but all it takes is the 4:10 melodic blizzard of "All the Dark Horses" to sum up what all that sweat was about: birthing pure bliss.
  5. The A.V. Club
    70
    Weightlifting settles into an alternately joyful and reflective string of smart, gentle pop songs that should have fans of The Smiths and/or Crowded House waxing weepily nostalgic.
  6. Uncut
    70
    It's frequently lush and lovely. [Dec 2004, p.150]
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  7. Rolling Stone
    60
    Chock-full of well-textured pop reveries. [16 Sep 2004, p.80]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
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  1. ParalyzedMind
    Sep 15, 2004
    10
    EXCELLENT album, especially if you get the deluxe version that comes with a bonus DVD. The best elements of their previous album, Happy EXCELLENT album, especially if you get the deluxe version that comes with a bonus DVD. The best elements of their previous album, Happy Pocket, mixed with parts of "Cake" and "I've Seen Everything." … Collapse
  2. BJMorgan
    Sep 5, 2004
    10
    This is an excellent return for this group. It is a wonderful follow-up to their previous three albums.
  4. NavyBean
    May 9, 2018
    10
    Criminally underrated band. They were drowned asunder the Grunge tsunami of the '90s but these poppy Scots are every bit as good as bands/actsCriminally underrated band. They were drowned asunder the Grunge tsunami of the '90s but these poppy Scots are every bit as good as bands/acts like Travis and Keane. Really too bad they didn't get more recognition. But this album has some beautiful songs: Weightlifting, All the Dark Horses, Leave Me Alone ... great, great stuff.… Expand
  5. RaoulB
    Oct 5, 2004
    10
    Absolutely the best album of 2004. The Trash Can Sinatras have matured with grace and style. The lyrics are not as clever as their debut Cake Absolutely the best album of 2004. The Trash Can Sinatras have matured with grace and style. The lyrics are not as clever as their debut Cake but still as powerful as ever with a delivery that is matched by no modern recording artists. Several listens and Weightlifting creeps under your skin to stay forever.… Expand
  6. THEGINERPRINCE
    Feb 6, 2005
    10
    You NEED to buy this CD
  7. darrenw
    Apr 22, 2005
    10
    Pure musical bliss. Spread the word. TCS are the business and need to make may more records in order to save the world from pop boredom a la Pure musical bliss. Spread the word. TCS are the business and need to make may more records in order to save the world from pop boredom a la Coldplay/Travis. A magnificent musical miracle of a record!… Expand
  8. StephenD
    Sep 17, 2004
    7
    Missing the tongue twisting lyrics of past albums but still an easy listen just not as much fun to listen to. Every other album is a miracle Missing the tongue twisting lyrics of past albums but still an easy listen just not as much fun to listen to. Every other album is a miracle so hopefully TCS have another one in them. Not to say there is not some excellent tracks and a band that does not get its fair share of airplay.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#58 Best Album of 2004
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#72 Most Discussed Album of 2004