V

metacritic

pitchfork

Wavves' fifth album was inspired by a breakup, as well as a period of what Nathan Williams calls "just drinking, straight drinking." Accordingly, V sounds like a hangover. The best songs here will make for a welcome injection into his set list, reminding you of his keen ability for penning appealing "woe-is-me" anthems that won’t bruise you too badly in the pit.

rollingstone

thelineofbestfit

The law of diminishing returns applies as Wavves go all-out pop again on V