Invisible Ones
by Orenda Fink
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Though pretty, the influences of her recent international travels do betray a wind-chime-y whiff of Enya. [26 Aug 2005, p.61]
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  2. Pitchfork
    68
    If you're striving to restore faith in a world of "prophets, pimps, angels" and "whores," you gotta do better than Sarah McLachlan melodies and a rented Haitian choir.
  3. Urb
    70
    These ornate, post-folk musings are bittersweet and beautiful. [Sep 2005, p.118]
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  5. Filter
    66
    A challenging record. [#17, p.97]
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  6. Uncut
    70
    There's emotional violence, spiritual leaps and supernatural powers lurking in the shadows. [Nov 2005, p.96]
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  7. Paste Magazine
    70
    Lovely and visceral at once. [Oct/Nov 2005, p.141]
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  8. Prefix Magazine
    70
    Invisible Ones stands steadily as an encouraging signpost in Fink's career.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. LucianR.
    May 16, 2006
    8
    I thought that this album had a touch of real emotion in it. Too often nowadays you hear artists singing about thing they have no idea about, I thought that this album had a touch of real emotion in it. Too often nowadays you hear artists singing about thing they have no idea about, but Fink makes you believe that not only has she been there, but you have as well. It is an amazing work and Fink is a wonderful musician, playing eight instruments including voice during the album.… Full Review »
  2. Remi-EricF
    Sep 13, 2005
    8
    Although the album does have its weak moments, the overall impression is that of a youthful Sarah McLachlan emulating Kate bush, with a Although the album does have its weak moments, the overall impression is that of a youthful Sarah McLachlan emulating Kate bush, with a sadness too profound for music.… Full Review »
  3. DainA
    Sep 12, 2005
    9
    One of the best releases of the year. Though it may take a few listens to really grasp the the cd as a whole, it's worth listening to. One of the best releases of the year. Though it may take a few listens to really grasp the the cd as a whole, it's worth listening to. Unlike Maria Taylors cd, she branches out and does her own thing, and that thing is pretty amazing to hear. She's a breath of fresh air in the world of female singers today, who rarely sing about anything other than themselves and their problems.… Full Review »
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