Yuck
by Yuck
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
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  1. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Mar 1, 2011
    60
    For anyone who lived through grunge, this is mere nostalgia. Anyone who didn't is advised to go straight to the source.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    Feb 23, 2011
    40
    Played out in full, the record resembles a depressing rummage through early-Nineties record racks--listenable, yes, but without the nerve to tickle more ear-pleasing teats
  3. Uncut
    Feb 14, 2011
    60
    Tracks like "Georgia" and "Holing Out" tear by with sandpaper efficiency and no little impact. Yet they have more than one idea. [Mar 2011, p.107]
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#83 Most Discussed Album of 2011
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#97 Most Shared Album of 2011

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 42
  3. Negative: 3 out of 42
  1. SixStringNinja
    Jan 7, 2012
    10
    There is not a flaw to be seen on this album. "Suicide Policeman" shambles along like a brokenhearted kid walking down the sidewalk, "GetThere is not a flaw to be seen on this album. "Suicide Policeman" shambles along like a brokenhearted kid walking down the sidewalk, "Get Away" roars and crackles with Pavement's best, and "Rubber" thuds and groans like the monster under your bed. A perfect album for 90's nostalgia freaks.… Full Review »
  2. Forest90
    Sep 14, 2013
    6
    I was disappointed with the tendency towards slow acoustic ballads throughout the album, it was almost like they had 2 gears, first and fifth,I was disappointed with the tendency towards slow acoustic ballads throughout the album, it was almost like they had 2 gears, first and fifth, and just switched between the two but never really going anywhere too fast. There are some fantastic tunes but not enough to elevate the album above merely being OK… Full Review »
  3. markbow
    Jul 17, 2012
    3
    boring and derivative stuff. maybe i am too old for it since i was around when pavement were the best band in indie rock... i don't get it.boring and derivative stuff. maybe i am too old for it since i was around when pavement were the best band in indie rock... i don't get it. they just sound like a cover band of lots of 90's indie pop bands. 3/10 from me. sorry...… Full Review »
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