The Odds - The Evens
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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10

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  1. kermitology
    Nov 20, 2012
    8
    At first glance I thought this was an album by 90s rockers The Odds.. nope, it's an album called The Odds by The Evens.

    The music and especially the singing of Amy reminds me of PJ Harvey, a comparison I'm sure these two are fine with. I'm quite enjoying this album.
  2. Vampire25
    Dec 4, 2012
    9
    I was pleasantly surprised at how much this album peaked my interest. Never have I heard of this band until it was reviewed on this site. Gave it a listen and thank God I did, it's fantastic. Ian MacKaye on baritone guitar steals this whole record. his lyrics blow me away. I wasn't aware of Amy Farina until this album but I must say that she holds her own as well on drums and vocals. All In All, this is one of the best duo bands I've heard this year and probably one of the best I've heard ever. A-… Expand

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Metascore
83 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Jan 4, 2013
    70
    On The Odds, there is a sense in which The Evens are tensing the muscles of their quiet/loud rock within its short range.
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  2. Under The Radar
    Jan 3, 2013
    70
    Loses steam partway, but it's a better-than-solid outing. [Jan-Feb 2013, p.93]
  3. Blurt Magazine
    Jan 3, 2013
    90
    The Odds show that Fugazi doesn't need to reunite in order to make music that still very much matters.
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