Tenterhooks (Silversun Pickups album)
| Tenterhooks | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | February 6, 2026 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 39:22 | |||
| Label | New Machine | |||
| Producer | Butch Vig | |||
| Silversun Pickups chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Tenterhooks | ||||
| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 59/100[6] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [7] |
| Pitchfork | 5.2/10[1] |
| Sputnikmusic | 3.5/5[8] |
Tenterhooks is the seventh studio album by American alternative rock band Silversun Pickups. It was released on February 6, 2026, and is their third album to be produced by Butch Vig and their fourth album to be released on their own label, New Machine Recordings.
Background
The recording process for this album came to an abrupt stop when lead singer Brian Aubert was admitted to the hospital after suffering an eardrum injury in early 2025.[9]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Silversun Pickups.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "New Wave" | 4:04 |
| 2. | "The Wreckage" | 4:28 |
| 3. | "Au Revoir Reservoir" | 3:21 |
| 4. | "Wakey Wakey" | 2:00 |
| 5. | "Witness Mark" | 4:53 |
| 6. | "Thorns and All" | 4:28 |
| 7. | "Long Gone" | 3:55 |
| 8. | "Running Out of Sounds" | 3:27 |
| 9. | "Interrobang" | 5:17 |
| 10. | "Hot Wired" | 3:29 |
| Total length: | 39:22 | |
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[10] | 65 |
| UK Independent Albums Breakers (OCC)[11] | 15 |
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[12] | 25 |
References
- ^ a b c Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (February 5, 2026). "Silversun Pickups: Tenterhooks Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ Hopkins, Lauren (February 8, 2026). "Silversun Pickups - Tenterhooks (Album Review)". Cryptic Rock. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ Kaufman, Spencer (November 6, 2025). "Silversun Pickups Announce New Album & 2026 Tour, Unveil "The Wreckage"". Consequence. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ Farrell, Margaret (December 5, 2025). "Silversun Pickups Release New Song "New Wave"". Stereogum. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ Franco, Leila (January 15, 2026). "Silversun Pickups Share Dynamic New Single & Video "Long Gone"". mxdwn Music. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ "Critic Reviews for Tenterhooks". Metacritic. February 6, 2026. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ Yeung, Neil Z. "Tenterhooks - Silversun Pickups". AllMusic. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ Sowing (February 6, 2026). "Review: Silversun Pickups - Tenterhooks". Sputnik Music. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ Jones, Abby (November 6, 2025). "Silversun Pickups Announce New Album Tenterhooks: Hear "The Wreckage"". Stereogum. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart on 13/2/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Breakers Chart on 13/02/2026 – Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ^ "Silversun Pickups Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2026.