Oh No
by OK Go
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 30, 2005
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Uncut
    40
    The record feels lifeless. [Apr 2006, p.112]
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  2. Q Magazine
    40
    They've neglected to write anything catchy enough to score them a hit. [Apr 2006, p.118]
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  3. Rolling Stone
    50
    OK Go still know how to write a tight pop-rock song.... But their singer might need to... lighten up. [25 Aug 2005, p.103]
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  5. The A.V. Club
    60
    Too much of Oh No comes out thin and flavorless, but bandleader Damian Kulash clearly has an artist's sensibility lagging just behind his commercial savvy.
  6. Almost Cool
    58
    In terms of overall sound and cohesion, it's a step up from the debut by the group, but it's almost clinical in precision and slightly numbing with riff after riff blasting away with the same sort of glossy production.

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 41
  3. Negative: 3 out of 41
  1. ImageMagician
    Dec 3, 2012
    8
    OK Go takes the pop-punk fun of the first album and refines it to a more polished form. Where the first album fell flat in some of itsOK Go takes the pop-punk fun of the first album and refines it to a more polished form. Where the first album fell flat in some of its efforts, "Oh No" is successful. The infectious fun of the songs keeps plugging away, song after song. It does tend to get tired in the second half, however. While still some shine through, it can't hold up to the consistent thrill of the first half. Remove 2 or 3 songs, this album would be a 10.… Full Review »
  2. SilverMan
    Jun 29, 2012
    7
    They are REALLY GOOD making videos, but some songs are really boring and common. But most of the songs (especially the ones that have amazingThey are REALLY GOOD making videos, but some songs are really boring and common. But most of the songs (especially the ones that have amazing video clips) are good, and catchy… Full Review »
  3. Captaind.
    Jul 9, 2007
    10
    This album is an amazing piece of work that contains more than just the treamill song. Ok Go shows real potential and depth with great tracks This album is an amazing piece of work that contains more than just the treamill song. Ok Go shows real potential and depth with great tracks like get over it and invinvible. All in all, an excellent rocker of an album… Full Review »
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