Maladroit
by Weezer
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. Village Voice
    60
    Maladroit picks up where the Green Album slacked off, relying on the same chunky sonics that set "Hash Pipe" apart from Weezer's earlier, more lithe singles.
  2. Blender
    60
    Maladroit feels like a bloodless quest to write the perfect song. [Jun/Jul 2002, p.100]
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    Unfortunately, Cuomo hasn't come up with enough quality material to match his god-of-thunder conceit.
  5. Pitchfork
    54
    With Maladroit, Weezer has finally given the full punt to the nerd-rock label they sorta invented and always shunned, settling instead for being our generation's version of Cheap Trick.
  6. Neumu.net
    50
    Maladroit is the emo equivalent of '70s arena rock -- a bracingly cocky attitude that tag-teams with its partner, navel-gazing.

Awards & Rankings

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#28 Most Discussed Album of 2002
42
#42 Most Shared Album of 2002

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 119 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 102 out of 119
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 119
  3. Negative: 5 out of 119
  1. TravisL
    Jan 13, 2007
    10
    this album is amazing!!
  2. jono
    Jan 31, 2006
    9
    It's my 2nd favorite full length of theirs. Best musical composition and dynamics. Great to listen to on "repeat all." No bad songs, It's my 2nd favorite full length of theirs. Best musical composition and dynamics. Great to listen to on "repeat all." No bad songs, every thing sounds unique, while flowing smoothly. My only complaint is that it wasn't retro-analog.… Full Review »
  3. nateb
    Dec 6, 2005
    10
    Enjoy the kick ass guitar licks, and all around different sound for the Weez.
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