Grey Oceans
by CocoRosie
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: May 11, 2010
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. The Boston Phoenix
    37
    More often, however, CooRosie appear uninterested in the listener's experience--and that can make Grey Oceans a bit of a slog. The cost of their commitment is you.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. jeremy
    May 17, 2010
    10
    People just don't get them.
  2. BakaNaGaijin
    Oct 15, 2011
    8
    The scattered memories from the childhood, tastes of forgotten dreams, the thoughts that live in the bottom of our minds... All these thingsThe scattered memories from the childhood, tastes of forgotten dreams, the thoughts that live in the bottom of our minds... All these things come to me while I listen to this strange yet beautiful music. You might not like this music, but I am sure it's worth a try.… Full Review »
  3. type77
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Grey Oceans is a masterpiece, even down to the widely disliked cover. Every moment of this album is pure bliss. Trinity's Crying is the mostGrey Oceans is a masterpiece, even down to the widely disliked cover. Every moment of this album is pure bliss. Trinity's Crying is the most beautiful song I have ever heard, its synth line is incredible, and I am absolutely obsessed with Bianca's "wear exhausted flames of light". RIP Burn Face is simply stunning. The beats on Hopscotch are magnificent. I will 100% be purchasing a physical copy of this album in the near future.… Full Review »
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