Night Thoughts
by Suede
  • Record Label: Rhino
  • Release Date: Jan 22, 2016
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
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  1. Pretty Much Amazing
    Apr 18, 2016
    58
    Add production issues that have marred the bulk of their discography to the lack of tune and we have something that never lifts off: everything sounds mixed at the same level, resulting in mush.
  2. Under The Radar
    Jan 22, 2016
    55
    It's "Pale Snow" and "Learning to Be" that take us furthest in this listening experience. These two dark, sparse ballads ground us; they're the Suede we know and love calling to us through the mists of this parallel twilight where they're setting up camp. One hopes further listens will reveal the rest of the songs somehow doing the same.
  3. Boston Globe
    Feb 5, 2016
    50
    “When You Are Young,” “Pale Snow,” and “Learning to Be” sound transitional even at full length, struggling for traction and momentum. “I Don’t Know How to Reach You” is grand and gloriously dramatic, propulsive, and vaguely off in the best Suede tradition, guitarist Richard Oakes pinging in sad ecstasy in tandem with singer Brett Anderson’s preening, come-hither mope.

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 69
  3. Negative: 7 out of 69
  1. sk75
    Jan 22, 2016
    10
    ''Night Thoughts'' is an astonishing album, a new masterpiece by Suede. With their new album Suede are moving forward without losing any magic''Night Thoughts'' is an astonishing album, a new masterpiece by Suede. With their new album Suede are moving forward without losing any magic of their early work and open a new challenging era for them, as artists, and their fans.Everything we used to love about this band is here. The drama, the melancholic feeling, the dark and the light, the glam, the ambition, the storming tunes, Brett's amazing voice and poetry. ''Night Thoughts'' gave me goosebumps with the first listen, In love.… Full Review »
  2. maroulaki
    Jan 22, 2016
    10
    A really great album from start to finish,up with their best work. Ambitious, melodic, dark and emotional, its already a strong contender forA really great album from start to finish,up with their best work. Ambitious, melodic, dark and emotional, its already a strong contender for album of the year.… Full Review »
  3. aspak
    Jan 24, 2016
    10
    An album full of beauty, emotion, glamrock synths and strings, unreal melodies, and classic guitar hooks. No we are not talking about Dog ManAn album full of beauty, emotion, glamrock synths and strings, unreal melodies, and classic guitar hooks. No we are not talking about Dog Man Star but for their new album, Night Thoughts. More than 20 years from their debut, Suede still sound fresh and challenging opening a great new era in their already amazing discography. Essential for music lovers.… Full Review »
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