O
by Damien Rice
  • Record Label: Vector
  • Release Date: Jun 10, 2003
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 108 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 108
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 108
  3. Negative: 5 out of 108

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  1. MattW
    Apr 20, 2007
    4
    wow... this sure was an experience. shitty cliched lyrics mixed with bad production values, not to mention Damien Rice is an incompetent guitarist (has anyone actually listened to the lyrics of the blowers daughter... eck).
  2. LesterD
    Dec 23, 2004
    6
    I agree with the Pitchfork review. While this album is certainly pleasant enough, it's nothing special, just typical coffeehouse fare. I can think of a handful of local folk musicians whose music is up to par with the songs on O. Next year, some new folk troubadour will be introduced with all the same hoopla.
  3. ralphd
    Jan 28, 2005
    4
    nothing compare to will oldham aka palace brothers aka bonie prince billy

Awards & Rankings

99
#99 Best Album of 2003
29
#29 Most Discussed Album of 2003
40
#40 Most Shared Album of 2003

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. E! Online
    100
    Minimalist folk rock in its purest form.
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  2. Stylus Magazine
    60
    You can actually hear the moment when the album turns sour.
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  3. Amazon.com
    90
    Lush, impossibly mature.
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