PONY
by Rex Orange County
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Oct 25, 2019
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Oct 28, 2019
    60
    Pony meanders, seemingly uncertain of its purpose, but Rex Orange County retains enough charm and honesty to remain engaging while he figures himself out.
  2. The Guardian
    Oct 25, 2019
    60
    The youthful tendency to overthink things spills into the music, which is sometimes a little fussy.
  3. Pitchfork
    Oct 25, 2019
    50
    Rex Orange County isn’t Frank Ocean; he stacks vast emotional weight on predictable, inoffensive songs until they buckle like wire shelving. Pony is simplistic, clueless, subtlety-free.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 62
  3. Negative: 4 out of 62
  1. MusicGuyMack
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Sporting 10 tightly-crafted pop tunes without an ounce of fat to be found, Rex Orange County's latest is just as impressive and compellingSporting 10 tightly-crafted pop tunes without an ounce of fat to be found, Rex Orange County's latest is just as impressive and compelling during its bouts of irrepressible effervescence as its more soulfully melancholic moments, never losing sight of Alexander O'Connor's signature whimsical charm that the album all but overflows with.

    Choice Cuts: "Always", "Laser Lights", "It's Not the Same Anymore"    … Full Review »
  2. adelecritic
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    On "Pony", Rex Orange County showcases his songwriting skills while reflecting on how he's been feeling and how his life has changed in recentOn "Pony", Rex Orange County showcases his songwriting skills while reflecting on how he's been feeling and how his life has changed in recent years. It's funny to think that Pitchfork gave this album a 5.0/10 and called it "simplistic, clueless, subtlety-free" when it is Rex Orange County's most personal work so far. Pitchfork also said that "Rex Orange County isn't Frank Ocean" and with it I totally agree; Rex Orange County is Rex Orange County.… Full Review »
  3. Parragonwilson
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    Rex's "Pony" is poignant, hopeful and creative. The album represents an emotional journey that is relatable, well presented and putRex's "Pony" is poignant, hopeful and creative. The album represents an emotional journey that is relatable, well presented and put beautifully into song.… Full Review »
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