Ever since the song ‘Sweater Weather’ was released back in 2012, The Neighborhood has become mainstream with their music. I remember being introduced to this song in particular when I was around eight years old. I might not have fully understood the lyrics back then, but my heart was content with belting the song out with my friends.
Since ‘Sweater Weather,’ I’ve followed the band vaguely, listening to other releases such as their albums ‘Hard To Imagine The Neighbourhood Ever Changing’ and ‘Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones.’ But their most recent album, titled ‘(((((ultraSOUND)))))’ and released on November 14, 2025, has certainly made an impact on my current playlists.
The Neighbourhood has been creating music since 2011 with five band members. The main vocalist and foreman is Jesse Rutherford. The Neighbourhood has released five studio albums, with their most recent album falling under the alternative or indie music genre.
The album has 15 tracks, hitting a 56 minute runthrough. The singles released with this album were ‘Private,’ ‘OMG,’ and ‘Lovebomb.’ I didn’t hear much about this album prior to its release, until I stumbled across ‘Lovebomb’ and gave it a listen.
This song in particular is my favorite on the album. The lyrics are striking, perhaps a bit repetitive, but easy to remember and sing along to. The song overall provokes feelings of longing alongside stirring familiar feelings of tenderness.
‘Lovebomb’ in general is about experiencing strong emotions of love and endearment, but being unsure of how to explain them to the person they’re meant for. It comes off as something that many can relate to. The song ends with a repetition of the lyrics “What’s it really matter who says it first? Say it to me, babe, I wanna break the curse,” that sticks out to me the most as it fades and leaves lingering feelings of warmth.
Other songs that stick out to me are ‘Hula Girl,’ ‘OMG,’ and ‘Daisy Chain.’ These three tracks in particular each have their own unique sound. ‘Hula Girl’ is the opening song for the album, and it’s a very strong song to start with. It has a very catchy chorus, which I found myself humming to by the end of it during the first listen. This song gives off vibes of summer time, despite its late-autumn release. ‘OMG’ is more upbeat, with a faster tempo and a noticeable drum rhythm. This song reminds me of some of their older songs, which makes this song a nostalgic listen for me. ‘Daisy Chain’ has a slower tempo, which sticks out amongst the other tracks in the album. It has a more downcast sound to it, causing more dejected emotions to spark.
While these three songs stick out to me the most, I didn’t really have any songs that weren’t perceived highly. Each of the songs on this album were amazing, with this album sounding a bit different from The Neighbourhood’s older work.
Some people online–mainly TikTok–have been discussing their opinions on the album. Many opinions were mixed, with some wishing it sounded more like the band’s previous album ‘Wiped Out!’ Others were appreciative of the album, each claiming a different song as their favorite.
Overall, I’d give this album a seven out of ten on my personal ranking. It has good songs and some mediocre songs, but it’s an album you can turn on at any time and jam out to depending on your mood. Linked here is a playlist of some of my favorite songs by The Neighbourhood.