Pacific Daydream
by Weezer
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Oct 27, 2017
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5.4

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  1. Positive: 54 out of 123
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 123
  3. Negative: 36 out of 123
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  1. stgrunu
    Mar 26, 2018
    5
    This just feels like a b-side album and it's really not good. There's like 4 good songs at best and most of the album is just plain boring.
  2. SherlockKiweez
    Mar 22, 2021
    5
    Overall pretty boring and not interesting. Especially "Feels like Summer" is Rivers literally trying to desperately write a TOP 10 pop hit and it is not working. But mexican fender is one of the best weezer songs of the 2010s. All in all this album is meh/okay.
  3. allisonjane65
    Nov 12, 2017
    2
    There's not much I can add to the other critical reviews. Weezer must be one of the most inconsistent bands out there, and unfortunately Pacific Daydream is up there, if not on a par with their very worst.
  4. antmolly1995
    Nov 7, 2017
    2
    Weezer have put a few albums out in quick succession in recent years but quantity and quality don't always go together as this offering proves. As others have said, PD is a career low.
  5. yadevol
    Oct 30, 2017
    2
    A MESSAGE TO WEEZER.

    Please, please, please don't rush the next album {Black Album?}. Take your time. If it doesn't come out next year or the year after , so be it.
  6. pezbalubah
    Nov 3, 2017
    2
    There are about 3 songs on this album that I can listen to. They're not even up to par with some of their recent B-sides. I have always found something to like in Weezer albums but Raditude, Hurley, and even the black sheep DTFM are better albums than this one. The sad truth is that Rivers has terrible taste in music while also being a composer capable of genius (including White andThere are about 3 songs on this album that I can listen to. They're not even up to par with some of their recent B-sides. I have always found something to like in Weezer albums but Raditude, Hurley, and even the black sheep DTFM are better albums than this one. The sad truth is that Rivers has terrible taste in music while also being a composer capable of genius (including White and EWBAITE). This album shows him to be a follower rather than the leader we know he is capable of being. You would think rave reviews of EWBAITE and a Grammy nod for White would satisfy him. The truth is he doesn't want music fans. The fan club has been left dormant. He wants that soccer mom and teenager money.… Expand
  7. kirsten123
    Oct 27, 2017
    2
    I recently read one interview with Rivers Cuomo where he said "To me this {Pacific Daydream} is the most different-sounding Weezer record ever". He's not wrong, only this is also arguably the most boring album they've made to date.

    I only hope that if the Black Album ever gets made it's damn good otherwise I think I'm done.
  8. lenny68
    Oct 28, 2017
    1
    We belong in the rock world
    There is so much left to do
    If we die in obscurity, oh well
    At least we raised some hell

    {Back To The Shack}

    Pacific Daydream is an insult to Weezer fans. Evolving and experimenting with different sounds is good up to a point, but this lazy excuse of an album is something else.
  9. Zero_Dozer
    Oct 27, 2017
    3
    I can't believe we're getting back to this all over again. I mean, seeing that Weezer did fantastic works with their previous two albums, it's incredibly disappointing that this album just managed to be Raditude all over again, with excessive pop and tunes that don't fit well with the band. I couldn't bring myself to hear the tracks more than once, just like it happened with Linkin Park'sI can't believe we're getting back to this all over again. I mean, seeing that Weezer did fantastic works with their previous two albums, it's incredibly disappointing that this album just managed to be Raditude all over again, with excessive pop and tunes that don't fit well with the band. I couldn't bring myself to hear the tracks more than once, just like it happened with Linkin Park's One More Light.

    Just what the hell is happening with the rock bands we know and love? Seriously.    … Expand
  10. HannahK
    Oct 27, 2017
    3
    I'd like to give this a lower score, but as a fan {former fan?} I just can't do it. Pacific Daydream is arguably a career nadir for Weezer. Worse than Raditude? Possibly; but the songs are so instantly forgettable I cant be bothered to give them enough repeated listenings.

    Perhaps it's time to call it a day boys.
  11. YT_Guyyy
    Oct 27, 2017
    3
    Weezer are in this weird sate where everyone knows they can make a good album, but they only choose to do it half the time. Therefore it only makes sense that after the White Album they make this.

    This album is the dreaded fun pop weezer except it's not fun and what regular pop fan even knows the name Weezer? It's an album full of mediocre pop dozers with about 3 memorable songs.    Weezer are in this weird sate where everyone knows they can make a good album, but they only choose to do it half the time. Therefore it only makes sense that after the White Album they make this.

    This album is the dreaded fun pop weezer except it's not fun and what regular pop fan even knows the name Weezer? It's an album full of mediocre pop dozers with about 3 memorable songs.

    Weekend Woman, Sweet Mary and QB Blitz are the only songs I would maybe consider listening to outside this album, though I doubt I'll come back to this album much. I don't know if I want to give this a 5 or a 0 so I'll just leave it at a 3

    I also have to admit Feels Like Summer ain't too bad.

    Good songs: I guess Weekend Woman and QB Blitz

    Bad songs: Mexican Fender, Beach Boys, Happy Hour, La Mancha Screwjob, Any Friend of Diane's    … Expand
  12. Butterbean1
    Oct 27, 2017
    2
    The 'Daydream' of the title should have been changed to snoozefest. Weezers latest might well be their most underwhelming and disappointing. There's barely a song on the album that merits repeated listenings. Totally forgettable.
  13. gsharpflat
    Oct 27, 2017
    1
    One of the most boring albums that I've ever listened to. I've listened to the album a few times now and can barely remember any of the songs. Weekend Woman is the only reason that I'm rating this higher than a 0. Overproduced.

    I thought Weezer would never go down this road again but look where we are. Thanks for the crappy music!
  14. alekblonk
    Oct 27, 2017
    6
    With only 2-3 memorable songs this release is mediocre compared to the White album. The sunny, pop-melodies are nice for a moment, but become predictable and unsurprising. We know Weezer can make good, solid albums, but this one falls short on quite some levels. It's not bad in any way, it just does not deliver the same goosebumps as many songs from the White album.
  15. Supedup
    Oct 27, 2017
    0
    It's not a terrible album, it's just a terrible weezer album and an example of a band trying to be something that they aren't. This album was really disappointing,
  16. LebowskiRams
    Oct 28, 2017
    7
    It's honestly not that bad. Some people just can't handle band's experimenting with different sounds.

    PD is by no means a great album, but nerdy lyrics (Algebra and Hoth references on QB Blitz) and classic Weezer-patented harmonies and melodies (Sweet Mary, Weekend Woman) and just fun, catchy pop (Get Right, Any Friend of Diane's) make for a fun pop album that grows on the listener. La    It's honestly not that bad. Some people just can't handle band's experimenting with different sounds.

    PD is by no means a great album, but nerdy lyrics (Algebra and Hoth references on QB Blitz) and classic Weezer-patented harmonies and melodies (Sweet Mary, Weekend Woman) and just fun, catchy pop (Get Right, Any Friend of Diane's) make for a fun pop album that grows on the listener. La Mancha Screwjob and Beach Boys are real weak tracks, but other than that, Pacific Daydream is pretty "alright"    … Expand
  17. brufrog
    Dec 15, 2017
    1
    This is even worse than Raditude, which is saying a lot. Overproduced, autotuned, and with terribly fake sounding drums. The songwriting is lazy and lacks any edge. It is a shame because the last two albums were really good. This album made this big Weezer fan angry. and I'm not one of those that only likes the first 2 or 3 records.
  18. Music_Observer
    Nov 2, 2017
    4
    There was almost no worthwhile musicality present in this work, with tasteless melodies that lack any strong harmonic tendencies and disastrous synthetic sounds within bleak and prescribed instrumentation creating a dreary and unsettling album that could only possibly appeal to the musically immature. My Score: 79/180 (Bad) = 4.4/10
  19. oliviaemilyj
    Nov 13, 2017
    5
    Honestly I expected so much more from them. There are a few standouts, but the rest of it is underwhelming. I love Weezer, but I do not love this album. I have faith that they will make more music that I enjoy in the future.
  20. Matt_Dude
    Oct 28, 2017
    5
    This is a nothing album to me. Wether good or bad, Weezer has always been able to invoke strong emotions, wether it's River's pain in say it ain't so, or the beach vibes on all of the white album. But this? I feel nothing when I hear this. Even in the songs I like, I like them as poppy fluff. Songs I can put on when I don't want to be challenged in any way, just background noise. NegativeThis is a nothing album to me. Wether good or bad, Weezer has always been able to invoke strong emotions, wether it's River's pain in say it ain't so, or the beach vibes on all of the white album. But this? I feel nothing when I hear this. Even in the songs I like, I like them as poppy fluff. Songs I can put on when I don't want to be challenged in any way, just background noise. Negative reviews are usually for warning consumers about media they should avoid. I'm not saying you should avoid this, because I don't care if you listen this. You won't be harmed in any way. You won't lose anything. You won't gain anything either. It's the definition of meh.… Expand
  21. kylewagoner
    Feb 9, 2018
    2
    I initially wrote a review on my Facebook wall after listening to this a few times. I scored each song very generously, in my opinion, and determined there are about 3 songs with any melodies worthy of ever hearing again and the rest were either instantly forgettable or outrageously horrendous. Now looking back months later, I have to say that this album is about as forgettable as itI initially wrote a review on my Facebook wall after listening to this a few times. I scored each song very generously, in my opinion, and determined there are about 3 songs with any melodies worthy of ever hearing again and the rest were either instantly forgettable or outrageously horrendous. Now looking back months later, I have to say that this album is about as forgettable as it gets, but unfortunately not so forgettable that I can literally write it off as never happening. The highlight for me is easily "Weekend Woman" which is only somewhat good because the melody was written in 1999 or so. I saw someone on here say that this isn't as bad as Make Believe which made me literally laugh out loud. This is as bad as it's ever been. I'd say as bad as it gets, but I cannot underestimate Cuomo enough it seems. Clearly wanted to make a modern pop album with the assistance of modern pop songwriters (none of whom are actual "artists", just largely white dudes who get rich off of writing radio hits), and I can say that he achieve din writing an album that sounds like a modern pop album except NO ONE CARED. A few publications gave it 3/5 so they could keep Weezer in their good graces but for real, who is this for? A casual Spotify listener? Hoping to get their songs in as many playlists as possible? I can't rationalize the decisions other than Cuomo seems desperate to stay relevant and he's going down the same road every other rock band is going down. Have you noticed that? Pick any band that was popular between 1995 and 2005, ask yourself if they're still together, and then listen to their most recent release. It's probably going to go down this same road. I could go on for way longer but I'm already just ranting at this point. Rivers has written some of my favorite music of all time and I am just forever disappointed in seeing how low he will go. This is the first album of theirs (outside of DTFM) that I cannot defend at all. I fear the Black Album will be just as bad, if not worse. Rivers is becoming further and further someone whose music I can relate to and that's an endless bummer.… Expand
  22. PDSucks
    Oct 27, 2017
    0
    Raditude is better than Pacific Daydream and Raditude is a horrible album. Congrats Weezer for somehow making your worst album after releasing two of your best.
  23. noorder
    Oct 30, 2017
    2
    I'm gonna be as lazy as this Album sounds, so, like other user said before, "Pacific Daydream is an insult to Weezer fans". .
  24. nanogoesmeow
    Oct 27, 2017
    6
    This is not a bad album at all. But for the average Weezer fan, it could be completely different. This doesn't have the same "Weezer" sound, none of the songs sound like it was made by them. This is obvious as this is the band's largest detachment from the "alt-rock garage band sound" sound we know. However, just because this a totally different sound and genre, doesn't make it a badThis is not a bad album at all. But for the average Weezer fan, it could be completely different. This doesn't have the same "Weezer" sound, none of the songs sound like it was made by them. This is obvious as this is the band's largest detachment from the "alt-rock garage band sound" sound we know. However, just because this a totally different sound and genre, doesn't make it a bad album. Some of the song's on Pacific Daydream are actually pretty amazing when they're not compared to the band's older stuff, and the even more recent "White" album.

    'QB Blitz' and 'Sweet Mary' are one of the best songs I've listened to in a while. The style, sound, and how they were written have such an impact on the whole album. Not to mention the bass lines placed throughout all the songs are pretty damn good and catchy.

    So in the end, I feel like this album is really relaxing to listen to. It's really good for a pop-rock album, best I've ever listened to. However, it's not just a very good Weezer album, which I feel like a lot of the fans have been hoping for since the band's latest releases in 2014 and 2016.    … Expand
  25. jonfin826
    Oct 27, 2017
    7
    The new Weezer album is very disappointing after the last two albums showed us that Weezer can still kick ass. Here the guitars have taken a back seat to Rivers inexplicable obsession with pop production. Still, several of the tracks here are super catchy, showing that Rivers hasn't lost his skill at songwriting. It's certainly not their worst effort, but fans of Weezer's moreThe new Weezer album is very disappointing after the last two albums showed us that Weezer can still kick ass. Here the guitars have taken a back seat to Rivers inexplicable obsession with pop production. Still, several of the tracks here are super catchy, showing that Rivers hasn't lost his skill at songwriting. It's certainly not their worst effort, but fans of Weezer's more rock-oriented sound are going to have some big issues with Pacific Daydream.… Expand
  26. DavidWasHere
    Oct 27, 2017
    6
    I get why many Weezer fans will not like, or even downright hate, this album. As it seems like the band is finally getting out of their 2000s funk and return with two solid comeback albums, EWBAITE and the White Album, only to have them ditch the 90s sound and go back to trying to make a pop album. But keep in mind, Weezer are at this point in time that they can release whatever they want.I get why many Weezer fans will not like, or even downright hate, this album. As it seems like the band is finally getting out of their 2000s funk and return with two solid comeback albums, EWBAITE and the White Album, only to have them ditch the 90s sound and go back to trying to make a pop album. But keep in mind, Weezer are at this point in time that they can release whatever they want. Not only have they proven that with a radically different (and very inconsistent) discography. And since we are now in a digital age where people listen to practically everything and Weezer have secured a legacy for themselves, yeah I don't really blame them for making another "pop" album. I mean it's not really the direction I wanted from the band, but at the same time this is nowhere as awful as Make Believe or Raditude! And at least they aren't trying to awkwardly mix trap beats into their sound (coughTaylorSwiftcough). This is a pop album, but not in what pop sounds like. It's another California album that is deeply indeded in Beach Boys worship. Which is not a bad sound to copy at all. There's an eclectic sense of instrumentation and composition here that does, to a degree, work with the slick production here. However, there isn't anything as exciting or powerful here, which sucks coming from a POWER POP band. It all just feels weak and limp and held back from being memorable or bombastic, which is certainly what I want from a Weezer album! However there are times this more relaxed sound does work. Happy Hour and Weekend Woman do work because they have some pretty catchy hooks and River's vocals, which definitely have aged and at times do not sound good (looking at you QB Blitz), are pretty decent. But other times, like lead off single Feels Like Summer, where the pop sound just falls flat on it's face. I didn't hate this album, but I didn't really feel anything from it either. I'll give it more credit than most fans because I kind of get where the band was coming from and there are plenty of great ideas and even tunes here. It's just an underwhelming album really. I doubt this is the direction Weezer will take with this album and will probably go back to their trademark 90s alt-rock meets power pop sound, and it does not have ANY low points from clunkers like Raditude (I.E. the **** Lil Wayne song!), but this does not come close to their best, unfortunately.… Expand
  27. Ashenspire
    Oct 27, 2017
    7
    This is overall a solid attempt at a chill, pop-rock album. Unfortunately, most Weezer fans are unable (unwilling?) to let go of Blue and Pinkerton, so they're constantly making unfounded comparisons.

    When you view Pacific Daydream as a single, cohesive unit by itself, you find it just works. You'll find the humor and wit that Weezer has become known for hiding underneath a band that    This is overall a solid attempt at a chill, pop-rock album. Unfortunately, most Weezer fans are unable (unwilling?) to let go of Blue and Pinkerton, so they're constantly making unfounded comparisons.

    When you view Pacific Daydream as a single, cohesive unit by itself, you find it just works. You'll find the humor and wit that Weezer has become known for hiding underneath a band that after 24 years continues to experiment with new ideas rather than hang on to their 21 year old selves. Its squeaky clean production and bright guitars betray some of the darker tones of the lyrics.

    By no means their best effort ever, but a solid album nonetheless that will go down with the likes of Maladroit and Hurley.    … Expand
  28. jeffholland
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Honestly if you like pop and rock, this is your album. Deep songs have been written by Cuomo and Co. Any Friend's of Diane's, QB Blitz, and Sweet Mary are all good examples of this darker themes. I love each song from Side B with the weird yet catchy riffs and unforgettable songs.

    Best: Weekend Woman Any Friend of Diane's Sweet Mary QB Blitz Good: La Mancha Screwjob Mexican    Honestly if you like pop and rock, this is your album. Deep songs have been written by Cuomo and Co. Any Friend's of Diane's, QB Blitz, and Sweet Mary are all good examples of this darker themes. I love each song from Side B with the weird yet catchy riffs and unforgettable songs.

    Best:
    Weekend Woman
    Any Friend of Diane's
    Sweet Mary
    QB Blitz

    Good:
    La Mancha Screwjob
    Mexican Fender
    Get Right
    Happy Hour
    Feels Like Summer

    Meh:
    Beach Boys    … Expand
  29. CarelessQuill
    Nov 23, 2017
    7
    It's a pretty decent pop effort from Weezer. The lyrics are questionable at some points, and the production polish sort of irons-out the humanity a little bit, but the songs are there, and those catch choruses will get in your head. Listen to this one with an open mind though.
  30. pantecana
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    Ok maybe I need to get this a few more listens. But at first glance some songs are ok, while the majority just instantly caught me. Gorgeous sound and melody! Yet again, this might be a sign that the songs might be somewhat simple. Don´t know. Just can say that for the moment it is a very very enjoyable album for me.
  31. nmds
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Weezer is in a good state right now and I love the catchy and big bridges that really define this album, no it's not as good as the white album or EWBAITE but it's a close second
  32. Fedae
    Oct 27, 2017
    8
    It may not be the perfect album for an old Weezer fan, but if you enjoy pop-rock, and good music in general, Pacific Daydream has enjoyable songs and summer vibes. I actually think the album is 7.5+ over 10, and it's completely recommendable for anyone who wants to chill with a simple, but efective record.
  33. minime
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    Can't stop listening to this. I've never been a fan, but this is a game changer. If you love pop, this is the gold standard. So sweet, so perfect. I loved it from the moment I heard it.
  34. mrweerez
    Nov 6, 2017
    8
    This album has been a bit of a grower for me. The initial reaction to this album is that it doesn't sound like Weezer. Where are the crunchy guitars, the doubled vocals, the orgasm inducing guitar solos? It wasn't until after giving this album repeated listens, and after reading some very insightful interviews that were done with Rivers and company that I really began to appreciate thisThis album has been a bit of a grower for me. The initial reaction to this album is that it doesn't sound like Weezer. Where are the crunchy guitars, the doubled vocals, the orgasm inducing guitar solos? It wasn't until after giving this album repeated listens, and after reading some very insightful interviews that were done with Rivers and company that I really began to appreciate this album. This album is fresh! This album doesn't rehash past albums in any way. This record is mature and full of instrumental expertise. Scott Shriner's bass finally gets a chance to shine and he totally devastates on this record. Pacific Daydream has the best bass parts to ever grace a Weezer record. It's a shame to see a work of art so misunderstood by so many listeners and critics alike. This is a great Weezer album, and would hope that it becomes better understood over time. It took a little while for this album to click for me. It was in those moments when I was driving alone at night or laying in bed with my headphones in and the lyrics up on the screen that I really began to understand and appreciate this album. A job well done Weezer!… Expand
  35. pedrohenriquedc
    Oct 28, 2017
    8
    Weekend Woman, Qb Blitz and Sweet Mary are very good songs, despite the fact of this is a very different Weezer's album,.They are trying to innovate.The last tracks are the best. Beach Boys and happy hour are terrible
  36. milesmulosh
    Oct 28, 2017
    7
    People don't realize that this is inspired by modern-pop, not meant to pander to those who listen to modern pop exclusively. People also don't realize that this is experimental, which means that the music put out by Weezer will sound different each time, as it has in the past 23 years. Comparing this to Raditude is unfair, because within the context of 2017 pop, this sounds more like MakePeople don't realize that this is inspired by modern-pop, not meant to pander to those who listen to modern pop exclusively. People also don't realize that this is experimental, which means that the music put out by Weezer will sound different each time, as it has in the past 23 years. Comparing this to Raditude is unfair, because within the context of 2017 pop, this sounds more like Make Believe. Most fans look back at the mid-late 2000's as one big pile of garbage, but if you actually take the time to listen to each of the albums, you will hear that each one sounds different than the last, and the so-called "fans" don't want Weezer to make anything that sounds different than what they're used to. This album is not great, but it is not awful, and it is criminally underrated. Not only is it underrated, but it is over-hated. Stop judging this album based on your prior beliefs and what other people have already said, but start actually using your brain and thinking about whether something that sounds different sounds good or bad, or just okay.… Expand
  37. wowee
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    This's isn't their very best album, but it's their worst album either-------
    Pacific daydream lies in the middle ground and capture the lighthearted songs that we used to listen from WEEZER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  38. wpl
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Haven't played a Weezer album repeatedly like this since the Green album. Fabulous lyrics, tons of catchy melodies, great vibe. I think the production is great. I find it more musically interesting than virtually any of their other albums, with notable exception of Pinkerton, as I keep hearing little harmonies, guitar parts, and sounds with each listen. The tracks all flow nicely. It worksHaven't played a Weezer album repeatedly like this since the Green album. Fabulous lyrics, tons of catchy melodies, great vibe. I think the production is great. I find it more musically interesting than virtually any of their other albums, with notable exception of Pinkerton, as I keep hearing little harmonies, guitar parts, and sounds with each listen. The tracks all flow nicely. It works really well as a whole. Only complaint is that it's a little short, but all the best Weezer albums are short, I guess. Rivers, ignore all the haters. I've been a fan since seeing you guys in 1994 at UCSD opening up for Live. This is a phenomenal addition to the catalog.… Expand
  39. Ricko
    May 30, 2018
    7
    Once Rivers Cuomo gets a creative streak he really goes for it. 2010's "Death To False Metal" was their 4th album in 3 years but the quality of that Weezer period was such that you would have struggled to get one great album from all the albums combined. There must have been a moment when Cuomo realised this as we had a 4 year hiatus. Now in what could be seen as the 4th age of Weezer weOnce Rivers Cuomo gets a creative streak he really goes for it. 2010's "Death To False Metal" was their 4th album in 3 years but the quality of that Weezer period was such that you would have struggled to get one great album from all the albums combined. There must have been a moment when Cuomo realised this as we had a 4 year hiatus. Now in what could be seen as the 4th age of Weezer we are on another roll of 3 albums in 3 years. 2014's "Everything Will Be Alright In The End" was a return to respectability while 2016's "White" was a true return to form and arguably the bands best work in 20 years. Album number 3 in the sequence is this one, "Pacific Daydream". While a qualified success, it fails to build on the momentum of its predecessors. Credit to the band for changing direction - Cuomo's incredible ear for a melodic riff is evident albeit watered down but the band have taken a completely different approach to the production of this album. We get attempts at radio pop rather than nerdy surf rock. It's this production which is the main problem with the album. The sound of "White" brought back memories their 90's peak and the songs were strong. "Pacific Daydream" sounds smooth and while it's an enjoyable listen it lacks edge.… Expand
  40. duritzfan13
    Nov 25, 2017
    10
    just because this doesn't sound exactly like older weezer doesn't mean it's automatically bad. this is a SUPER solid record. give it a shot. really strong, catchy songs. "la mancha screwjob" and "sweet mary" are two favorites right now.
  41. Edgar821
    Nov 3, 2017
    9
    Weezer bring back the pop experimentation seen on some of their less acclaimed albums, this time getting it right. Essentially different from last year's White Album, but still an enjoyable listen.
  42. meltdownmonk
    Oct 28, 2017
    8
    Had to get myself used to this new sound Weezer. Feels like Summer came out, and I thought it was catchy, but not really what I wanted to listen to. Then I heard Mexican Fender and Beach Boys. I love Mexican Fender, and Beach Boys was smooth but the overt reference to the Beach Boys just seemed a little to much. Happy Hour was meh as well, but i could hear a consistent sound coming outHad to get myself used to this new sound Weezer. Feels like Summer came out, and I thought it was catchy, but not really what I wanted to listen to. Then I heard Mexican Fender and Beach Boys. I love Mexican Fender, and Beach Boys was smooth but the overt reference to the Beach Boys just seemed a little to much. Happy Hour was meh as well, but i could hear a consistent sound coming out of the album, all the songs seemed to fit well, then I heard Weekend Woman - really liked it a lot, so it was 2 our of 5, and then I heard the rest of the album:

    QB Blitz and and Sweet Mary were both fantastic and catchy (QB Blitz has this fantastic bridge somewhere near the 2 minute mark) - Weezer still seems to have a mixed bag when it comes to lyrics - most of the time the lyrics are meh, but at least these were mixed with some music I really liked. I was also hearing songs I'd never heard in a Weezer song before, and it wasn't bothering me; I was enjoying it.

    I was starting to notice, I could still hear typical Weezer underneath the very different sounding production (different for Weezer) - I was hearing a bit of Make Believe power chords and singing style, but.. the production gloss on Pacific Daydream just sounded better with this style.

    Get Right and La Mancha Screwjob were not quite as strong as the songs immediately preceding it, but still better to listen to than Feels like Summer...

    The final song on the album, Any Friend of Diane's, I love this one, found myself humming along to it. The lyrics again.. not the most memorable, but I still love listening to it.

    I like the album length, the number of songs, it's easier to compare to other weezer albums. I definitely liked this one a lot more than Raditude, Hurley, Make Beiieve, and Red Album... this album is just more consistent. I could imagine some of these songs sounding great with a little more of the usual Weezer guitar crunch and a solo or two, but these were still genuinely good.

    So, some of this album is a bit dull, but it's nice to have this little gem in the Weezer repertoire. I think it's somewhat underrated based on reviews I've seen so far. I give is a solid 7. It's like a Sloan album... mediocre, but consistently so, with a couple songs that are mediocre++ to great!! at least 6 out of 10 of these songs I want to listen to over and over. And the remaining 4 are tolerable. This is similar to White album for me.. 6 out of 10 great songs, with 4 that are tolerable, although White album might have an edge [on Pacific Daydream] because I think some of the good songs are much better than the good songs on Pacific Daydream.    … Expand
  43. GerardistheWay
    Nov 1, 2017
    7
    “We belong in the rock world,” Rivers Cuomo opined on Weezer’s late-career gem Everything Will Be Alright in the End, and many of us would very much agree. Their Raditude days are probably best forgotten, which is why some of you out there in the Weezerverse no doubt balked at the distinctly pop production present on Pacific Daydream. For these people this step backward may be“We belong in the rock world,” Rivers Cuomo opined on Weezer’s late-career gem Everything Will Be Alright in the End, and many of us would very much agree. Their Raditude days are probably best forgotten, which is why some of you out there in the Weezerverse no doubt balked at the distinctly pop production present on Pacific Daydream. For these people this step backward may be unforgivable, especially after their apology for their previous foray into the genre, but for the rest of us Cuomo and Co. have delivered a catchy and fun (if unremarkable) collection of summertime tunes.

    Let me say right now that Daydream is no Raditude. Yes, Butch Walker reappears in the production credits, and no, the album is by no means a masterpiece like Pinkerton or even on the same level as the band’s last love letter to the summertime season, but despite its flaws (of which there are many) I found it oddly endearing. The tunes are catchier, punchier, and more tightly crafted than those on Raditude, with just enough guitar to maintain a “pop-rock” label and oddball pop culture references to satisfy fans who can’t wait for the fabled Black Album to get their Weezer fix.

    I mentioned flaws earlier. Let’s talk about those. The wit and sheer cheerful energy that the sun-soaked banger “Mexican Fender” kicks off the record with is only sporadically seen again, and a feeling is given off while listening that the band couldn’t come to a consensus in regard to the big idea on Pacific Daydream, causing the record to come off a little tonally constipated. Had a better balance been struck between the carefree day and the more self-serious night (perhaps a re-ordering of songs might have helped this) we could have seen an interesting progression through a single summer day, but the latter more often overwhelms the former and the resultant melancholy moping that abounds is shockingly reminiscent of The Chainsmokers’ melodramatic drivel. Further strengthening the comparison to everyone’s favorite talentless EDM duo is the fact that on several songs Cuomo’s songwriting and singing seem particularly weak – on “Happy Hour” he gratingly holds a single note for most of the first verse, and his shoutouts to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Monty Python feel forced and out of place – and eager to take advantage of the current trend towards electronic (a la “Feels Like Summer”). In these instances, it’s (surprisingly) more often Walker who salvages the song with beats that are catchy and fun even when the accompanying vocal delivery is crushingly dull. One final thing: who releases an album full of summer-ready songs just as it’s starting to get cold? It’s more than a little depressing to be reminded of sunny days on sandy shores with winter on its way.

    It should be noted that there’s lots to like here as well. Regardless of your opinion on the record as a whole, many of you will likely find “Weekend Woman”, where roaring guitars that blast away twinkling pop flourishes recall ghosts of Weezer past, agreeable, and I’ll be damned if “Mexican Fender” doesn’t pop up in a few playlists next summer (I’ll tell you right now that it’s already in mine). Other tunes like “Any Friend of Diane’s”, “La Mancha Screwjob”, and “Get Right” are nice little pop ditties that won’t stick with you for long afterwards but go down smooth as a cold drink on a hot summer day when they’re on, making them some primo background noise for a little fun under the sun. “QB Blitz” is one of the better-written songs on the album, showcasing a singer-songwriter aspect to Cuomo that we’ve only occasionally seen before (“Butterfly” on Pinkerton, “Endless Bummer” on the White Album, and a few others), and while more successful in some aspects than others the boys do show a willingness to experiment with their sound.

    In short, does this deserve to be remembered as one of the great albums among Weezer’s catalogue? Not really. But it is a fun little diversion while we wait for something bigger and better from the boys, though hoping for another Pinkerton this late in their career might be expecting a little too much. But it’s nice to dream, isn’t it? Weezer certainly thinks so. 7/10

    Choice cuts:
    "Mexican Fender", "Weekend Woman", "Any Friend of Diane's", "QB Blitz"    … Expand
  44. krado
    Nov 7, 2017
    9
    Have played it over and over a couple times this week. River has the knack to write catchy tunes and keep a good mix of that rock with some pop. Notable standouts: Beach Boys, Feels like summer, happy hour, weekend woman.
  45. brysonjake
    Nov 15, 2017
    7
    It's hard to write a review for an album when you're a fan of alt-rock Weezer and you get at best a pop-rock album (mostly pop).

    You can hear the potential in this album, the melodies and hooks are in the right places - but for most Weezer fans there is something missing here. The instrumentation just sounds too overproduced and like it could have done by another mainstream pop artist.    It's hard to write a review for an album when you're a fan of alt-rock Weezer and you get at best a pop-rock album (mostly pop).

    You can hear the potential in this album, the melodies and hooks are in the right places - but for most Weezer fans there is something missing here. The instrumentation just sounds too overproduced and like it could have done by another mainstream pop artist. The album definitely has a consistent vibe, which I think is positive, but I ended up feeling a bit sickly by the end of the album; yearning for more guitars and more rock.

    There are tracks on here that are likeable - see 'Mexican Fender' & 'QB Blitz', that have a more atypical Weezer style; great melodies and quirky lyrics. 'Happy Hour' is an example of where their pop experiment works, some of the lyrics in it are suspect, but they work against the mellow, sunshine vibes of the song.

    This would have stood as a strong pop album were it not for a couple of big misfires, namely 'Feels Like Summer' & 'Beach Boys'. The former just feels too far from Weezer that even repeated listens haven't saved it, it just feels too commercialized and lacking in soul. The latter is catchy, it isn't a bad song per se, but the lyrics are some of the worst I've experienced, in any song, really.

    Overall, the album feels like an unnecessary experiment, but fair play to them for trying something with a different vibe. Some of it works, some of it hurts. We all know Rivers & the band can make top quality music but it depends on their focus. No one minds experimenting, but perhaps next time they should do it within the genre they are famed and loved for? Either that or... release the album under a different name? Save themselves some backlash! This is a decent album, but not a great Weezer album.    … Expand
  46. MacsMusic
    Mar 23, 2018
    6
    Lots of people really dislike PD. Many Weezer fans don't like the change in style, and one critic said that "Feel Like Summer" is one of the worst songs of 2017. Thing is, I am not a huge Weezer fan. PD is the first album of their's that I really listened to, and I honestly don't hate it. The offbeat lyrics and unimpressive vocals are appealing and work alright with the often upbeat music.Lots of people really dislike PD. Many Weezer fans don't like the change in style, and one critic said that "Feel Like Summer" is one of the worst songs of 2017. Thing is, I am not a huge Weezer fan. PD is the first album of their's that I really listened to, and I honestly don't hate it. The offbeat lyrics and unimpressive vocals are appealing and work alright with the often upbeat music. "Beach Boys" and "Happy Hour" are really enjoyable and crazy catchy. "Weekend Woman" has a really nice, enjoyable chorus. "QB Blitz" fails a bit in the music department, but the lyrics are fairly interesting. "Sweet Mary" honestly has some real heart in the lyrics and music, and I like it as a result. "Get Right" has weird production; you can barely even hear what it's saying unit it hits the chorus. The chorus gets old fast, and the same can be said of the song. "Screwjob" starts off with some cool music, but the rest of the song is pretty dull. It is the worst song on the album lyrically, just behind "Feels Like Summer." Speaking of "Summer", I really don't hate that song. The music and production are pretty smooth and pretty epic. Still, the lyrics are not much. The final song is insanely repetitive and annoyingly catchy. The repetitive makes it easy to hate. In the end, PD didn't give me anything amazing, but does have a few enjoyable songs. My favorites are "Beach Boys" and "Happy Hour." The weaker songs on this album are the reason for the low score.… Expand
  47. Applecrunch
    Mar 6, 2018
    8
    I thought it was really good weezer tried something new it might not worked to many but it did to me Trying to be a rock band in he 21st century so good for them for going with there gut. also if you want a second blue album go Listen to the actual blue album thx
    :D
  48. Seffor
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    A great pop-rock album. That's all it is. Many are disappointed that there isn't "le crunchy guitar tone" but tbh? who. cares. Rivers has eclectic musical tastes. Maybe it's time more weezer fans do too.
  49. Gamesearcher1
    Aug 29, 2019
    4
    More like Pacific Nightmare.
    Of course, after making two great-ass albums, Weezer messes everything up, with what is easily the worst album they've released this decade (up to this point).
    Rivers is back to sounding plain as a brick, and I've heard spoken-word with more enthusiasm, more energy than he gives on choruses like "Beach Boys". He does have some decent moments, of course, and    More like Pacific Nightmare.
    Of course, after making two great-ass albums, Weezer messes everything up, with what is easily the worst album they've released this decade (up to this point).
    Rivers is back to sounding plain as a brick, and I've heard spoken-word with more enthusiasm, more energy than he gives on choruses like "Beach Boys". He does have some decent moments, of course, and one a couple of songs, he can sound pretty alright. The guitars have been deleted, and, unlike White, which kinda had the same problem, nothing else makes up for it. Hell, there was only one solo! And, though, admittedly quite a great solo that suits the song, it's an acoustic solo! C'mon Weezer, Brian Bell exists!
    The lyrics are back to a terrible level. Apparently, Cuomo started using spreadsheets to write lyrics back in 2010, and this easily the most blatant example of this, with songs so bland that they've transcended. The album fails to be as fun as its predecessor, and most songs end up being repetitive messes.
    But, the album has some OK tracks, that saves it from being a complete mess. 'Pacific Daydream' is at its best (and I use the term loosely) when it's being loud and fun, and some songs, like "Weekend Woman" or "Happy Hour" manage to do that. Sure, I'd never return to them, but they're not bad.
    Overall, this album was quite a disappointment. It's got some of Weezer's worst material and were it not for some mediocre tracks that happen about every once-in-a-while, I would regard it as just behind Ratitude. Weezer might be one of the most inconsistent bands I've ever heard. And this got a Grammy nomination? What?
    Favourites: Weekend Woman, QB Blitz
    Least Favourites: Feels Like Summer, Beach Boys, La Mancha Screwjob    … Expand
  50. peo
    Mar 1, 2019
    5
    it has some of the worst weezer work. Beach boys and happy hour are awful , anyway there are some good songs like mexican guitars , sweet mary or weekend woman . The rest its just meh..

    this album doesnt have a clear concept and thats make pacific daydream even worst.

    Pd: I have to say that i love the artwork and the album title
  51. Tigs
    Mar 1, 2019
    6
    This is probably the 2nd time I have fully listened to this album. Weekend Woman is the best song on this album.
  52. MysticManiac
    Jan 4, 2019
    5
    Another forgettable album by Weezer. You won't enjoy this album as much as the White album so if you didn't like the white album, this won't do anything for you and if you did like the White album, this will likely be a disappointment. Still some decent tracks on it. I'm one of the few people who actually liked Feels Like Summer (although it's not one of their best songs) but that'sAnother forgettable album by Weezer. You won't enjoy this album as much as the White album so if you didn't like the white album, this won't do anything for you and if you did like the White album, this will likely be a disappointment. Still some decent tracks on it. I'm one of the few people who actually liked Feels Like Summer (although it's not one of their best songs) but that's probably the best track on this thing. Other alright songs are Weekend Woman, Sweet Mary and Mexican Fender but even those tracks don't do much for me.… Expand
  53. Mongie
    Nov 29, 2019
    7
    Less like EWBAITE and White, back to being a bit more electronic, but still an enjoyable album with plenty of Weezerness.
  54. SethF34
    Apr 29, 2020
    4
    This album was pretty inconsistent. I loved a few songs, such as Get Right, but there were some absolute misses here. It is definitely not Weezer's worst though.
  55. nce93
    May 10, 2021
    7
    My first listen was hard to handle because I put so much weight into tracks I really don't like that are at the beginning of the album (beach boys, feels like summer, happy hour). However, when listening to the other 7 tracks on their own, you recognize how much talent is on display for this outing. QB Blitz, Mexican Fender, and Weekend Woman are insanely catchy. This album feels likeMy first listen was hard to handle because I put so much weight into tracks I really don't like that are at the beginning of the album (beach boys, feels like summer, happy hour). However, when listening to the other 7 tracks on their own, you recognize how much talent is on display for this outing. QB Blitz, Mexican Fender, and Weekend Woman are insanely catchy. This album feels like taking a second chance on the pop rock feel of Ratitude, and in many ways it outshined the predecessor. I congratulate Weezer on continuing to stay relevant and am happy "feels like summer" did well, even though it was not for me. Old school Weezer fans will probably not be happy, but they should give the second half of the album a chance, because it feels true to the band's quirkier, poppier, and more experimental side when it pays off.… Expand

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. No Ripcord
    Nov 27, 2017
    50
    Much of the album’s electro-lite flavoring does provide some hummable moments, but as the cringingly tricked out Mexican Fender and stomping chants of La Mancha Screwjob suggest, they’re most likely to suffer a slow and gradual death at your local Forever 21.
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  2. Magnet
    Nov 21, 2017
    65
    The lyrics are often stupid as hell. ... What's novel about Pacific Daydream is that its giant, overcompressed choruses really do burrow their way into your skull. [No. 148, p.51]
  3. Classic Rock Magazine
    Nov 3, 2017
    80
    It’s the ever-present hint of neurosis in Rivers Cuomo’s voice and vaguely bi-polar lyrics (thankfully not produced using the cut-up technique he employed for last year’s self-titled release) that give this band their perennial edge of strangeness, and reaffirm Weezer’s unique place in American rock fans’ affections.
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