You're Welcome
by Wavves
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Jun 7, 2017
    60
    Right now they still seem to be in the reactionary phase, rebelling against the slick pop punk produced for Warner Bros. Ideally they’ll find a happy medium but for now we have You’re Welcome.
  2. Pitchfork
    May 24, 2017
    60
    You’re Welcome feels stale, dried of both new inspiration or improvisational allure.
  3. Under The Radar
    May 23, 2017
    60
    Ultimately You're Welcome is just another Wavves album, another collection of sugary anthems.
  5. Q Magazine
    May 15, 2017
    60
    There's almost a manic feel to it. [Jul 2017, p.114]
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  6. Uncut
    May 15, 2017
    60
    Nathan Williams and his brat-punks have reverted to the DIY route--surely the natural seedbed for their scattergun sonic brainstorms. [Jun 2017, p.38]
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  7. The Skinny
    May 15, 2017
    60
    They are perfect encapsulations of the snarky, fuck-you attitude that has been suppressed in the last couple of Wavves releases, but they don't have the scrappy, lo-fi charm that endeared fans to the band seven or eight years ago.
  8. Slant Magazine
    May 15, 2017
    60
    There was an inherently intriguing incongruity between his Brian Wilson-inspired melodies and the unfathomable level of DIY grime with which he rendered them on the first couple of (self-recorded) Wavves albums. Absent that tension, Williams's melodies must be judged by their own ingenuity, and on that count, the ones on You're Welcome, especially those in its back half, too often fall short of the mark.
  9. Kerrang!
    Jun 19, 2017
    40
    You're Welcome stumbles through grating doldrums on garage-rock autopilot, with junkyard fuzz that's more crap-nasty than good-nasty. [3 Jun 2017, p.52]
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7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. redcumpston
    May 19, 2017
    9
    A sequel to King of the Beach. "You're Welcome" comes after V, Wavves' most lackluster, though not bad, album to date (in my opinion). You'reA sequel to King of the Beach. "You're Welcome" comes after V, Wavves' most lackluster, though not bad, album to date (in my opinion). You're Welcome brings some new and old ideas to the table making it have a very diverse sound. Experimentation with sampling and other electronic effects are present throughout the album. The standout tracks on the album include: "You're Welcome", "No Shade", "Million Enemies", "Hollowed Out", "Stupid In Love", and "Dreams of Grandeur".… Full Review »
  2. TheNeedleDrops
    May 20, 2017
    9
    Wavves/Nathan come through another great pop-punk album. Although pop-punk is generally looked down upon by many critics, Nathan carves out aWavves/Nathan come through another great pop-punk album. Although pop-punk is generally looked down upon by many critics, Nathan carves out a very distinct sound/style via his interesting production and witty lyrics and proves to be a very worthwhile artist. My favourite tracks include Daisy, Animal, Dreams of Grandeur, Million Enemies, Come to The Valley, Stupid in Love, Hollowed Out and Under. Least favourite track: I Love You… Full Review »
  3. DavidWasHere
    Jul 31, 2017
    6
    As someone that does like a fair amount of Wavves, I will say that this album is kind of a teeter totter. It shifts from being a bitAs someone that does like a fair amount of Wavves, I will say that this album is kind of a teeter totter. It shifts from being a bit derivative of their past material to going for a bit of weirder experimentation. And neither one are all that enjoyable with lacking a lot of the punch and hooks of songs from King of the Beach and Afraid of Heights. There are some great songs on here like Daisy and Animal, but at best it tries to be different and ends up failing on it (I.E. Come to the Valley) and at worst is just a trite Wavves song.… Full Review »
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