$O$
by Die Antwoord
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. musicOMH.com
    Dec 22, 2010
    60
    $O$ is mostly forgettable, not working as either a comedy piece or as actual, you know, music
  2. The New York Times
    60
    $O$ may be as much Die Antwoord as the world needs. Except for "In Your Face," the newer songs already sound forced. But Die Antwoord's initial blasts deserved all their mouse clicks.
  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    The overall effect is sort of like watching freak-show performers who haven't figured out how to maximize their talents.
  5. Pitchfork
    55
    Frustratingly, most songs have great ideas in them, sitting alongside creative dead ends. The overall sound of the record--to be reductionist, rave-rap--is a welcome trend, and it proves they have their ear to the ground.
  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    Dec 22, 2010
    50
    $o$ sounds like the most half-baked efforts of Hadouken!, LMFAO and Eugene Hutz.

Awards & Rankings

72
#72 Most Discussed Album of 2010

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 45
  3. Negative: 7 out of 45
  1. GolfWangFan
    Dec 30, 2011
    10
    amazinf interesting very ecnomical swah swag butt **** wack **** ya know what u hurd golf wang wwwowpowp

    antiquarianism is extremely vulgar    amazinf interesting very ecnomical swah swag butt **** wack **** ya know what u hurd golf wang wwwowpowp

    antiquarianism is extremely vulgar and so is bifocal reduction and osmosis    … Full Review »
  2. wololooo
    Mar 12, 2012
    7
    Some have labelled Waktin Jones' new project as gimmicky, but Die Antwoord's rave-rap style is a fresh offering amongst the sea of commercial,Some have labelled Waktin Jones' new project as gimmicky, but Die Antwoord's rave-rap style is a fresh offering amongst the sea of commercial, radio-friendly hip-hop that's been flooding the market of late. While not entirely consistent, $O$ offers some diverse, and often hilarious tracks.… Full Review »
  3. dcj321
    Nov 24, 2010
    2
    I saw this album advertised on a flyer placed inside another album I bought on the same record label as these guys. I figured I'd check it outI saw this album advertised on a flyer placed inside another album I bought on the same record label as these guys. I figured I'd check it out because it sounded interesting, but unfortunately I can't say I was impressed. I thought that a couple of songs were decent, but overall I'm glad I only streamed the album an didn't purchase it. If someone were to ask me if it were worth buying, I would tell them "No."… Full Review »
See all user reviews »