Bitte Orca
by Dirty Projectors
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Jun 9, 2009
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Rolling Stone
    60
    It's at once attention-deficient and micromanaged, exhilarating and aggravating.
  2. Dusted Magazine
    50
    The thing that really sucks about Bitte Orca is that the guy is probably onto something pretty good, but his allegiance to cleverness rather than consistency fucks it up.
  3. Observer Music Monthly
    60
    Their seventh album remembers to add tunes, and is thus less baffling than before.

Awards & Rankings

16
#16 Best Album of 2009
40
#40 Most Discussed Album of 2009
53
#53 Most Shared Album of 2009

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 120 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 120
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 120
  3. Negative: 8 out of 120
  1. Jfandango
    Dec 1, 2011
    10
    For the past two years, I still come back to this album. Why? Because it is completely brilliant. Everyone song is incredible, atmospheric,For the past two years, I still come back to this album. Why? Because it is completely brilliant. Everyone song is incredible, atmospheric, dense, accessible, and beautiful. For those who criticize lines like "Quench me like Gatorade" would usually be an adjudicating decision, but it somehow works and sounds fresh coming from David Longstrenth. The guitar parts on "Temecula Sunrise" and "Two Doves" really sends it over the edge plus the fantastically organized yet slanted obscurities that are the vocal harmonies. What a talented group of musicians. can't wait for the next installment!!… Full Review »
  2. ee
    Jul 15, 2009
    10
    Album of the year. Absolutely gorgeous. It's like being transported to a strange and wonderful planet. I haven't heard anything so Album of the year. Absolutely gorgeous. It's like being transported to a strange and wonderful planet. I haven't heard anything so splendid in years. If you're not into music that's a little "out there", you're excused. Otherwise, dive right in and enjoy!… Full Review »
  3. fredphoesh
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    A stunning album by the most creative band of the century so far. Dirty projectors are always surprising creative interesting if a littleA stunning album by the most creative band of the century so far. Dirty projectors are always surprising creative interesting if a little challenging but always rewarding.
    So much rubbish written in the world today but this is is fresh and wonderful.    … Full Review »
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