Sumday
by Grandaddy
  • Record Label: V2
  • Release Date: Jun 10, 2003
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22

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  1. ct
    Jun 2, 2003
    10
    Genius.
  2. benjaminbunny
    Nov 4, 2003
    8
    No, it's not the mini-masterpiece that was '"The Sophtware Slump"--"Sumday" lacks the thematic cohesion and colorful analog palette that made that disc so memorable. However more homogenous the instrumentation is here, "Sumday" claims its beauty in simplicity and lyrical honesty. In songs like "I'm On Standby" and "The Final Push To The Sum," Jason Lytle's personal No, it's not the mini-masterpiece that was '"The Sophtware Slump"--"Sumday" lacks the thematic cohesion and colorful analog palette that made that disc so memorable. However more homogenous the instrumentation is here, "Sumday" claims its beauty in simplicity and lyrical honesty. In songs like "I'm On Standby" and "The Final Push To The Sum," Jason Lytle's personal struggles are more straightforward or autobiographic than the more narrative-based tracks from "TSS." And frankly, despite some redundancy, "Sumday"'s warm melodies really are endlessly listenable, I've been playing this record for months now and have yet to get remotely tired of it. Recommended.… Expand
  3. HectorP
    May 28, 2003
    10
    Ohhh.. it doesn't get much better than this. The best album of the year.. maybe the last 10 years. I received a promo copy a month ago and it's the only thing I've listened to since.
  4. AlB
    May 30, 2003
    9
    This is the most diverse and consistent album Grandaddy has ever made. The melodies are stronger; the lyrics are more incisive; and its a fuller palate of sounds. There are (at least) four singles here, but its the album tracks like 'Off On Yer Merry Way' and 'The Warmest Sun' that hit the strongest emotionalchord. Just a really great record - I'll be enjoying This is the most diverse and consistent album Grandaddy has ever made. The melodies are stronger; the lyrics are more incisive; and its a fuller palate of sounds. There are (at least) four singles here, but its the album tracks like 'Off On Yer Merry Way' and 'The Warmest Sun' that hit the strongest emotionalchord. Just a really great record - I'll be enjoying summer 2003 that's for sure!… Expand
  5. JeffD
    Jun 24, 2003
    10
    Unlike most great albums that take at least a couple listens to get into, this album jumps out and grabs you from the first to the last note. This is probably the only album I have ever heard that is playable for my grandparents, parents, and kids at the same time. The Sophtware Slump is a great album too, but how can anybody like that melancholic album more than a great, happy, summery Unlike most great albums that take at least a couple listens to get into, this album jumps out and grabs you from the first to the last note. This is probably the only album I have ever heard that is playable for my grandparents, parents, and kids at the same time. The Sophtware Slump is a great album too, but how can anybody like that melancholic album more than a great, happy, summery album like this one.… Expand
  6. AlbertEinstein
    Jun 24, 2003
    10
    I just recently discovered Grandaddy and their "Sophware Slump", so I really didn't have any particular expectations for "Sumday". Maybe that was a good thing, because I enjoyed it very much. In fact, I found it more consistent and focused than "Slump". If you're aware of Jason Lytle's influences, you shouldn't be surprised where Grandaddy's sound is heading. If I just recently discovered Grandaddy and their "Sophware Slump", so I really didn't have any particular expectations for "Sumday". Maybe that was a good thing, because I enjoyed it very much. In fact, I found it more consistent and focused than "Slump". If you're aware of Jason Lytle's influences, you shouldn't be surprised where Grandaddy's sound is heading. If you're expecting Radiohead, you will probably be disappointed. Not me. I found "Sumday" way more entertaining than Hail To The Thief. To me, the pleasures of Sumday came totally out of the blue. ;o) Guess some of the old fans will be scared away, but many new ones (like myself) will emerge. PS. John A...Actually ELO released a new record in 2001 called "Zoom". Great stuff! Now it's on! ;o)… Expand
  7. P.Jiguryo
    Jul 26, 2003
    9
    By far, one of the best albums of 2003. It ranks up there with the rest of the all-time favorites of the indie and alt-rock segment. Thanks, Lytle and the gang.
  8. RBrown
    Mar 13, 2006
    10
    Three years later, the most frequently played album in the CD player. Patiently waiting for next full length release.

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#83 Most Shared Album of 2003

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    While they still sound pretty much like Neil Young if he'd heard an Aphex Twin record, the anxieties that '...Slump' articulated have been replaced by frontman Jason Lytle's desire to address more simple matters.
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  2. Flak Magazine
    70
    For every robotic quip on Sumday, there's an exposed moment of sincerity that proves it's not all Penzoil oozing from the lilting Lytle.
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  3. Dot Music
    70
    It's just not quite as great as some of us dared to hope.
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