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

Mixed or average reviews- based on 123 Ratings

User score distribution:
  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. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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.

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#29 Most Discussed Album of 2017
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#67 Most Shared Album of 2017

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Metascore
64

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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