Sucker (Ian Sweet album)

Sucker is the third studio album by American indie rock musician Ian Sweet, released on November 5, 2021, via Polyvinyl Record Co. The album follows her 2018 release, Crush Crusher, and the 2016 album Shapeshifter.

Sucker explores themes of dependency, addiction, and self-discovery. The album's creation was influenced by a period of personal struggle for Sweet, including a period of sobriety and confronting past traumas. Musically, Sucker incorporates elements of indie rock, power pop, and shoegaze, characterized by distorted guitars, melodic vocals, and introspective lyrics.

The album was preceded by the singles "Dumb Driver," "Drink the Lake," and "Sword." Upon release, Sucker received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised Sweet's songwriting, vulnerability, and the album's sonic textures.