Well Thought Out Twinkles

"Well Thought Out Twinkles" is a song by American rock band Silversun Pickups. The song was released as the third single from the band's debut album Carnavas, peaking at no. 9 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.[2]

"Well Thought Out Twinkles"
Single by Silversun Pickups
from the album Carnavas
ReleasedJuly 2, 2007[1]
Recorded2006
StudioBeer Wine Fish, Echo Park; Sunset Sound, Hollywood, California
Genre
Length4:02
LabelDangerbird
Songwriter(s)
  • Brian Aubert
  • Christopher Guanlao
  • Joe Lester
  • Nikki Monninger
Producer(s)Dave Cooley
Silversun Pickups singles chronology
"Future Foe Scenarios"
(2007)		 "Well Thought Out Twinkles"
(2007)		 "Little Lover's So Polite"
(2008)

Reception

In his review of Carnavas, Carlos Grischow of IGN selected "Well Thought Out Twinkles" as a highlight, saying the song " has claws that make a valiant effort to rip a hole through your soul."[3] Rolling Stone favorably compared the song to the Smashing Pumpkins, highlighting the vocals of Brian Aubert and Nikki Monninger.[4] Pitchfork was more negative, calling the lyrics "wholly incomprehensible."[5]

Music video

The song's music video was directed by Philip Andelman.[6] The video, shot mostly in black and white, shows the band performing the song.

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Well Thought Out Twinkles" (Radio Edit)3:31
2."Mercury"5:38
3."Common Reactor" (Live)5:11

Charts
Chart (2007) Peak
position
Canada Rock (Billboard)[7] 34
Scotland (OCC)[8] 54
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 46
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[10] 9

References
  1. "Silversun Pickups - Well Thought Out Twinkles". AllMusic. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  2. "Silversun Pickups - "Well Thought Out Twinkles" (Live) (video)". PopMatters. July 7, 2009. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  3. "Silversun Pickups - Carnavas". Archived from the original on January 7, 2007. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  4. Rolling Stone review
  5. "Silversun Pickups: Carnavas Album Review". Pitchfork. October 2, 2006. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  6. "Silversun Pickups – Well Thought Out Twinkles". VEVO. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  7. "Silversun Pickups Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  8. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  9. "Silversun Pickups: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  10. "Silversun Pickups Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
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