''Neck of the Woods'' is the third

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by Los Angeles

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. The album was produced by

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( R.E.M.,

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) and was released on May 8, 2012, through

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. Lead single "Bloody Mary (Nerve Endings)" was released via the band's official

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channel on March 25. On May 2, 2012

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posted a full stream of the album online.

Reception

Reception for ''Neck of the Woods'' was generally positive. Review aggregating website

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, which calculates an average score based on critical reviews, reports that the album scored 69 out of a possible 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews." Matt Collar of

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awarded the album four out of five stars and stated, "building upon ''Swoon''s layered melodicism and once again showcasing lead singer/songwriter Brian Aubert's knack for evocative, introspective lyrics and fiery, multi-dubbed guitar parts, ''Neck of the Woods'' is an even more infectious and nuanced affair." ''

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'' journalist Scott Heisel also awarded the album four out of five stars. He expressed that "On ''Neck of the Woods'', Silversun Pickups aren't reliving the ghosts of alt-rock past. Instead, they're helping define the genre's future." He added that the album felt "complete-and essential". Other reviews were less positive.

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only award the album a 4.8 out of 10, concluding that "Appropriately enough, many of Aubert's lyrics here bristle with restlessness, fatigue and disappointment-- "I'm still waiting," "I'm already bored," "What am I aiming towards/ A fight that never ends," "Nothing's coming"—all of which serve to make ''Neck of the Woods'' a concept album about the feeling you get listening to ''Neck of the Woods''".

Track listing

Chart positions

Personnel

All songs written and composed by Silversun Pickups. * Brian Aubert - Main Vocals / Guitar * Nikki Monninger - Bass Guitar / Backing Vocals * Joe Lester - Keyboards / Sound Manipulation * Christopher Guanlao - Drums ;Additional personnel * Jacknife Lee - Keyboards, Mixing, Producer, Programming * Lawrence Azerrad - Graphic Design * Sam Bell - Engineer, Mixing * Matt Bishop - Assistant Engineer, Editing * Jeff Castelaz - A&R * John Davis - Mastering *

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References

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