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Oceans Will Rise
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 26 Ratings

  • Summary: The Montreal band releases its third album on its new label Arts & Crafts.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Alternative Press
    80
    It's by far the most readily accessible release in the A&C catalog and heightened the Stills anxieties to pathological levels, like setting bullet points from "An Inconvenuient Truth" to upbeat tunes. [Sep 2008, p.150]
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  2. AllMusic
    80
    Oceans Will Rise is a return to form for the Stills, who've earned their merit as an experimental group with a strong knack for pop/rock hooks.
  3. Blender
    80
    It's done two good things for the Stills: sharpened their songwriting and returned them after a dull Album No. 2. to the crystalline guitar minimalism of their debut. [Sep 2008, p.84]
  4. Mojo
    60
    The Stills still aren't sure of their true identity, but at least those Interpol comparisons are way behind them. [Jan 2008, p.101
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  5. Urb
    60
    It’s a welcome return to “vintage” Stills, after an attempt at stylistic departure (2006’s "With Feathers") was met with lukewarm critical reception.
  6. Pitchfork
    58
    Oceans Will Rise is not a bad album, but it is very much the sound of a band still trying to figure out who they are--and in fairness, they have lost and gained a member since their first record. But three albums into a career, they should have a better idea than this.
  7. Q Magazine
    40
    Compentent and glossy, Oceans Will Rise sounds like a lot of effort has been expended for a rather meager retuyrn. [Dec 2008, p.135]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. BobH.
    Aug 19, 2008
    10
    This record is like an epic. It tells a story I think most of us try to suppress inside ourselves but anxiously want told. The production and This record is like an epic. It tells a story I think most of us try to suppress inside ourselves but anxiously want told. The production and arrangements play with your soul as your conscience struggles with the message conveyed in the lyrics. Great work guys. It should be fun to see how this translates in a live show.… Collapse
  2. SaraB.
    Aug 19, 2008
    10
    The Allmusic review is one of the best-written reviews of this record. 4 out of 5 stars.
  4. JoeR
    Aug 22, 2008
    10
    Yes! The Stills are back. After a fairly disappointing change of direction for their last album - it took many spins and months for me to Yes! The Stills are back. After a fairly disappointing change of direction for their last album - it took many spins and months for me to even like it - album #3 finds the band finally get the right footing. Combining the bestaspects of "Logic Will Break Your Heart" and "Without Feathers" into a unified sound, "Oceans Will Rise" is a solid, consistent winner. There's not a single track here I don't like. It's also nice to see Tim Fletcher back in the forefront of the band again, as I much prefer his singing to Dave Hamelin's - which was one of the other failings of the second album. I have no hesitation in proclaiming this one of the year's best!… Expand
  5. BryanB.
    Aug 19, 2008
    10
    Gorgeous songs. What a thrill. Loving this record!
  6. GeorgeL.
    Aug 20, 2008
    10
    Just love the hooks...This is back to the original sound of Logic will break your heart. Kudo guys!
  7. JenF.
    Aug 20, 2008
    10
    This is a terrific CD . Can't understand some critics trying to demolish it . Ratings by the public have certainly proved them wrong. This is a terrific CD . Can't understand some critics trying to demolish it . Ratings by the public have certainly proved them wrong. Well done lads ! Sir Paul McCartney did well to choose you to open his concert in Quebec city on July 20th.… Expand
  8. BillB
    Aug 22, 2008
    8
    awesome noisy songs seem to cover up the songs of lesser strength, but still good!

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