Heads Up
by Warpaint
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. Under The Radar
    Oct 25, 2016
    60
    The things the band does right on this album make it worth checking out, but hopefully next time around Warpaint will be able to keep the songwriting as consistently great throughout as the beginning and ending songs.
  2. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 26, 2016
    60
    Warpaint’s third album is aptly titled, given the startling outbreak of focus here.
  3. Q Magazine
    Sep 23, 2016
    60
    They're at their most effective, however, when they allow their songcraft to dictate the swirl, rather than vice versa. [Nov 2016, p.115]
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  5. The Independent (UK)
    Sep 22, 2016
    60
    Songwriting points remain shrouded, and voices drowsy, but an understated fearlessness pears through the mist.
  6. The Skinny
    Sep 19, 2016
    60
    Heads Up will still please some fans, and the band will be able to work some of these tracks into respectable live numbers; they’ll even win new listeners. The problem for devotees of the band’s earlier work, and for anyone who’s seen them live, is that they’ll cherish the memory of what Warpaint could (and probably still can) do.
  7. The 405
    Sep 28, 2016
    55
    Heads Up feels like an album bound to be forgotten.
  8. Uncut
    Sep 23, 2016
    50
    They sound reinvigorated, if somewhat aimless. [Nov 2016, p.40]
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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 36
  3. Negative: 4 out of 36
  1. DENIS-LESNIK
    Oct 15, 2016
    7
    Альбом менее гитарно ориентирован, на самом деле, группа заслуживает похвалы за расширение звуковой палитры с помощью синтезаторов,Альбом менее гитарно ориентирован, на самом деле, группа заслуживает похвалы за расширение звуковой палитры с помощью синтезаторов, электронных барабанов и других новшеств. Все это можно назвать "более зрелым" Warpaint. Читать далее http://muztravel.by/news/861-warpaint-podnyat-golovy-i-slushat.html… Full Review »
  2. JBBu
    Sep 25, 2016
    2
    They slipped right off the radar on this one for me in this obvious punt for commercial pop success. They have traded their distinctive heavyThey slipped right off the radar on this one for me in this obvious punt for commercial pop success. They have traded their distinctive heavy dream-pop for simple and formulaic dance music. Ask Cat Power where that gets you.… Full Review »
  3. kman5473
    Jan 12, 2017
    8
    Very solid album, despite it sounding the most different from what Warpaint is known for making. I am still disappointed that Warpaint has yetVery solid album, despite it sounding the most different from what Warpaint is known for making. I am still disappointed that Warpaint has yet to write a true concept album; this is another series of songs that fit somewhat randomly together. There are more songs on this album I like individually than when compared with the self-titled LP "Warpaint" released back in 2014. They do not necessarily surpass their greatness as shown on, "The Fool," but at least match it, but in a different direction than we've heard before. I am, and will always be, a die hard Warpaint fan, but hope that will strive to make a true concept album sooner than later.… Full Review »
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