On
by Imperial Teen
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Apr 9, 2002
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6

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  1. CliffR.
    May 25, 2002
    10
    Solid from start to finish, simply put. I like the production much more than 'What Is Not To Love', particularly the vocals, juicy.
  2. meta4ia
    Apr 7, 2012
    10
    One of my favorite records of all time. It didnt start out that way. Dont get me wrong, I liked it a lot right from the start. But over the years I keep coming back to it. Imperial Teen are amazing, absolutely brilliant Pop Rock artists. They prove that being smart and having great taste is far more important than being an instrumental virtuoso. I love this record and this band.

Awards & Rankings

75
#75 Best Album of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Rolling Stone
    70
    On is that increasingly rare rock & roll specimen -- a magnificently hedonistic party album for extremely consenting adults.
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  2. Ink Blot Magazine
    80
    Ridiculously catchy melodies, driving synths, sharp, snapping drums, and super lo-fi bass and guitars churn out straight up dirty rock'n'roll, some twisted pop, and the occasional ethereal mid-tempo composition.
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  3. Resonance
    70
    Imperial Teen keeps it fresh, and the mostly mid-tempo On flavors its bubblegum pop by adding a sticky, erotic center. [#34, p.60]
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