Ones and Sixes
by Low
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Sep 11, 2015
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. DIY Magazine
    Sep 11, 2015
    60
    While some may argue that Ones and Sixes sounds too familiar, it could be said that the trio are simply playing to their strengths.
  2. AllMusic
    Sep 11, 2015
    60
    Ones and Sixes is a brave effort that stands apart from much of Low's work, and there are certainly glimpses of their dour beauty on these 12 songs, but in the final analysis this is an album that fails more often than it triumphs.
  3. The Wire
    Sep 1, 2015
    60
    One And Sixes brings a welcome edge... Unusually for Low, the lyrics are where One And Sixes falls down, frequently dealing less in acutely felt emotions than in questions and negotiations. [Sep 2015, p.47]
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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. Rob1986
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    Great bounce back from an average effort(Invisible Way). This album is as good as Drums and Guns, my 2nd favorite Low album. I don't get theGreat bounce back from an average effort(Invisible Way). This album is as good as Drums and Guns, my 2nd favorite Low album. I don't get the comments I've seen about this being a more accessible album than what they've done previously. Maybe a couple tracks are somewhat like that. There's hardly a wasted second on this album. It's very consistent, nearly every note is enjoyable.… Full Review »
  2. gdumog
    Sep 24, 2015
    9
    If your musical tastes are from bands coming from the "shoegazing" or the Brian Wilson rock`s style, this album is for you. Pretty goodIf your musical tastes are from bands coming from the "shoegazing" or the Brian Wilson rock`s style, this album is for you. Pretty good arrangements and sounds. 9/10… Full Review »
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