The Rasmus - Weirdo (2025)
Weirdo finds The Rasmus walking a middle ground between their nostalgic rock roots and a more polished, modern edge. The production—guided heavily by Desmond Child—brings bright hooks and glossy arrangements, especially on tracks like “Rest in Pieces” and “Break These Chains,” but doesn’t shy from darker, edgier tones on songs such as “Dead Ringer.” Occasionally, the album feels a bit overproduced, with some tracks leaning toward radio rock formula, yet there are moments where the band’s emotional vulnerability cuts through, notably in “You Want It All” and the closing “I’m Coming for You.” The dynamic between polished choruses and rawer verses strikes a balance most of the time, though at points the transitions can feel abrupt. In all, Weirdo is a bold, crowd-friendly statement—less reinvention than reaffirmation—that aims to connect both with longtime fans and new listeners.
Genre: Alternative rock
Country: Finland
Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 410th / 647
Highlight: I’m Coming For You
Made me think of:
My Chemical Romance
Starset
Three Days Grace
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