Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night
by Bleachers
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jul 30, 2021
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
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  1. Ricko
    Oct 13, 2022
    8
    Jack Antonoff has created an aesthetically beautiful album here. The style is a fusion of new wave, post punk and East Coast americana. Talking Heads and Springsteen are the obvious reference points. Depending on your viewpoint, the (excellent) production either overshadows or masks the songs themselves with the listener hearing the sound of the album rather than any particular subjectJack Antonoff has created an aesthetically beautiful album here. The style is a fusion of new wave, post punk and East Coast americana. Talking Heads and Springsteen are the obvious reference points. Depending on your viewpoint, the (excellent) production either overshadows or masks the songs themselves with the listener hearing the sound of the album rather than any particular subject matter or theme. A good listen with some top quality tracks to be founder here.… Expand
  2. Dunsweet21
    Aug 5, 2021
    0
  3. TheNewYorkArts
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Thoroughly enjoyable full-length EP brings back a well-known music style from the past to the present day in the most pristine conditions.
  4. petrichor1975
    Jul 30, 2021
    6
    Jack Antonoff writes powerful melodies on the newest Bleachers record, "Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night", but the downfall of the album, I think, is the vocal production. It is very difficult to dechiper what Antonoff is singing about when the slapback echo is getting in the way. "How Dare You Want More" is very similar to Vampire Weekend's "This Life" and that bothers me a bit forJack Antonoff writes powerful melodies on the newest Bleachers record, "Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night", but the downfall of the album, I think, is the vocal production. It is very difficult to dechiper what Antonoff is singing about when the slapback echo is getting in the way. "How Dare You Want More" is very similar to Vampire Weekend's "This Life" and that bothers me a bit for some reason. Besides this setback, the newest Bleachers album is good and a very solid release from Antonoff.… Expand
  5. callumswiftie
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    In Bleachers’ third album, producer of Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, St. Vincent & many more - Jack Antonoff proves once again he’s a pop powerhouse. This record seems so out of place in today’s world yet also more relevant than ever in this current time. From the slow strums of electric guitars to the 90 second sax pieces, this album encapsulates every era of music. From 60s jazz to 80sIn Bleachers’ third album, producer of Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, St. Vincent & many more - Jack Antonoff proves once again he’s a pop powerhouse. This record seems so out of place in today’s world yet also more relevant than ever in this current time. From the slow strums of electric guitars to the 90 second sax pieces, this album encapsulates every era of music. From 60s jazz to 80s synths to modern day beats, Bleachers is even more at home on this record than the previous two - and proves that though Jack Antonoff may not be ready to step way out of his musical comfort zone quite yet, he’s still thriving in the world of music.… Expand
  6. Jungstir
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    I understand Jack Antonoff pulled this one off on a break from FUN. I was little taken aback by the lack of production value in the recording I wondered if they recorded it live at the Stone Pony. Just to be sure, I found You Tube videos of a few of the same songs and found it to be crisper and more in line with the audio I would expect from the Bleachers. The writing is solid with aI understand Jack Antonoff pulled this one off on a break from FUN. I was little taken aback by the lack of production value in the recording I wondered if they recorded it live at the Stone Pony. Just to be sure, I found You Tube videos of a few of the same songs and found it to be crisper and more in line with the audio I would expect from the Bleachers. The writing is solid with a couple of hits like "Stop Making This Hurt" and the sax backing is a welcome listen. It is just fun!… Collapse
  7. Raulino10
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    O melhor álbum!!! Destaque para 91 e Don't Go Dark. Obrigado Jack Antonoff!

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Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. musicOMH.com
    Aug 3, 2021
    60
    There’s a lot of nods and winks to other artists, while Antonoff’s own personality remains hidden. Every track on the album is nicely played and produced, but there’s nothing that really stops you in your tracks.
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  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Aug 2, 2021
    60
    There's still an amicable charm to Take The Sadness Out Of Saturday Night but, overfilled with internal questioning and no reprieve of an answer, the sadness fails to truly lift.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 2, 2021
    80
    It all feels highly personal, with Antonoff still channelling underdog status on songs such as How Dare You Want More. There’s plenty of filigree too: string arrangements by Annie “St Vincent” Clark, input from Warren Ellis and a writing credit for Zadie Smith.
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