Golden Ocean - 50 Foot Wave
User Score
9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11

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  1. stevieb
    Mar 16, 2005
    10
    This is an incredible, emotionally intense, intelligent RAWK record. It might kill you, but you'd die smiling.
  2. JoeyB
    Apr 4, 2005
    9
    Gutwrenching, kamikazee guitars, intricate melodies, and Hersh's trademark warble - this is the rising phoenix from the flames - a churning, fast-paced album of remarkable songwriting.
  3. RobJ.
    May 19, 2005
    10
    Think of 50 Foot Wave as a louder, more aggressive version of the Throwing Muses. Also, Kristen Hersh has completely lost her voice (long time fans will note that it's been slowly going for years), but she manages to harness what's left into something that's both perfect for this album and strangely beautiful. Golden Ocean is a really tough listen, but it grows on you, and god is it good. Great driving music.… Expand
  4. EthanH
    Apr 19, 2007
    9
    Q: What would have happened if Kurt Cobain had a sex change operation just before making Nevermind? A: Kirstin Hersh with 50 Foot Wave. no? oh, never mind.

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Metascore
76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    [Hersh's] clamorous return to Electric Ladyland does little, though, except to cover some fair tunes with layers of cathartic thrashing. [11 Mar 2005, p.102]
  2. PopMatters
    90
    Rarely do records come around that are such a great mix of a physical adrenaline rush combined with intellectualism.
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  3. Lost At Sea
    85
    Whoa, is it ever tough, but wow, is it ever great.
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