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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 72 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 72
  2. Negative: 7 out of 72

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  1. Dec 30, 2013
    9
    I remember I initially hated Good Life but at this point, I do like the song a lot. All the Right Moves and Secrets are also very nice. The album as a whole is also very good too. I think the songs released as singles are the best (as they should be)
  2. Sep 4, 2010
    10
    Full of meaningful lyrics and great musicianship. My top picks for the album are 'Waking Up', 'All the Right Moves', 'Secrets' and 'Missing Persons 1 & 2'.
  3. Dec 27, 2013
    8
    OneRepublic had some big shoes to fill after the remix of "Apologize" seemed to conquer the music industry for several months, and they delivered with their second album, which was very underrated by critics. Beautiful throughout even when they are not trying to be, the album has no stand-out tracks, because the all but one track is spectacular. Unfortunately, this one track, the titleOneRepublic had some big shoes to fill after the remix of "Apologize" seemed to conquer the music industry for several months, and they delivered with their second album, which was very underrated by critics. Beautiful throughout even when they are not trying to be, the album has no stand-out tracks, because the all but one track is spectacular. Unfortunately, this one track, the title track, almost ruins the vibe of the entire album. Nonetheless, from the singles "All the Right Moves" and "Good Life" to the lesser known gems "Fear" and "Made For You", this album is ultimately too strong to be brought down. Collapse
  4. HMW
    Mar 7, 2012
    8
    This album is great! Songs to listen to are, Secrets, Good Life, All the Right Moves, and Waking Up. These songs are amazing along as all the rest of the songs on the album. It is much better than their first album. Buy Now!
  5. Aug 11, 2013
    10
    This album contains song that are beautiful, catchy, and deep. Why is it so underrated? Tedder's voice, instruments, and catchy tunes combine to make the best album.
  6. Nov 24, 2019
    10
    OneRepublic has emerged into the music business with 2007’s platinum album “Dreaming Out Loud”. The album was an awesome kickstarter to their career. It had two big hits in “Apologize(the Timbaland Remix)” and “Stop and Stare”. Along with two hits, the album had many songs still beloved by fans today. After that, it was important that OneRepublics follow up had to be good. Two years laterOneRepublic has emerged into the music business with 2007’s platinum album “Dreaming Out Loud”. The album was an awesome kickstarter to their career. It had two big hits in “Apologize(the Timbaland Remix)” and “Stop and Stare”. Along with two hits, the album had many songs still beloved by fans today. After that, it was important that OneRepublics follow up had to be good. Two years later OneRepublic released their sophomore album “Waking Up” and it was as if they took any flaw from the first album, and made it a strength. “Waking Up” is truly a gem. This album is overflowing with style, personality, and sounds that will have you bopping your head to them long after they’re finished. The album starts off with the song “Made For You”. This song has to be one of OneRepublics most re-listenable songs, with its incredible piano beat and it’s infectious melody. The song ends with a children’s choir which perfectly leads into one of OneRepublics best, “All the Right Moves”. This song is one of OneRepublics biggest hits and for good reason. Everything about this song is music to the ears. “Secrets” is next and this has to be one of my favorite songs ever. The amazing lyrics which are about a man regretting his life of lies and is going to straighten up. The melody which has been playing in my head since I was a child. After that, “Everybody Loves Me” soars onto the track list and dominated its 3 minutes. It’s so catchy, and is something you want to play again and again. “Good Life” is of course one of the bands most known songs. The songs catchy melody, classic whistle, and lyrics about living a good life even when their are ups and downs to life have stayed with me for years. After that “All This Time” is one of the best songs on the album undoubtably. It’s slow melody and romantic lyrics are unforgettable. “Fear” is one of the bands most underrated songs, and “Waking Up” is one of their most unique. “Marchin On” is also awesome. As you can tell, I hold most of the songs on this album very highly. I hope people are not off put by the mediocre Metacritic score, because I really think something is on the album for everybody. I didn’t hear this until years after it’s release, and I was shocked by the number of songs I grew up with and also how many of the other songs on the album we’re just as good. In my opinion, this is the bands third best album(after Native and Oh My My” and putting it third is almost hard. My problems with this album are very minimum, and I hope you give it a try. Expand
  7. Apr 18, 2013
    9
    The second studio album by OneRepublic, 'Waking Up' is all about pure music and Tedder's heavenly falsetto adds an unique taste to it. The soothing acoustic flavor along with organic sounds, skip-beat drums and multi-layered synth remains all over the album. So, even if you try to define them with Fray-like chorus, and Maroon 5-like vocal acrobatics, they'll be humble enough to sing,The second studio album by OneRepublic, 'Waking Up' is all about pure music and Tedder's heavenly falsetto adds an unique taste to it. The soothing acoustic flavor along with organic sounds, skip-beat drums and multi-layered synth remains all over the album. So, even if you try to define them with Fray-like chorus, and Maroon 5-like vocal acrobatics, they'll be humble enough to sing, "Don't care if critics ever jump in line/I'm gonna give all my secrets away". Expand
  8. Jan 13, 2017
    10
    Waking Up is another great album that no one should ever criticized One Republic's work, they're amazing with they way they think before they start playing the instrumental. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
  9. Nov 1, 2019
    10
    el mejor album de esta banda¡¡¡ no puedo eligir mi cancion favorita, me gustan muchas :'v
  10. Barry
    Nov 21, 2009
    9
    Solid solid album!great listen and at least 5-7 songs that you will love from it my face is waking up:Dbuy it!
  11. PeterE.
    Dec 3, 2009
    8
    Very good album. I will admit that you don't really hear Tedder's true span of talent until the last half. Overall, a very catchy melodious album.
  12. Maryam
    Dec 3, 2009
    10
    A great album! I love it!!
  13. yhuos
    Dec 3, 2009
    10
    This album is awesome... and their song is absolutely catchy Dan... please listen again!!!
  14. TheMusicCritic
    Dec 2, 2009
    0
    Dreary, boring, dull.
  15. EstebanO
    Nov 22, 2009
    10
    This is a great album...but something is not good...!! OneRepublic must be find true sounds...!! but i love it!!
  16. DanD
    Nov 25, 2009
    4
    Unfortunately I think Mr. Tedder used up his writing on songs for other artists like Beyonce and Kelly Clarkson among others. This album is a watered down version of their first album without the catchy songs.
  17. Nov 24, 2019
    9
    Este álbum merece una mayor valoración, las canciones son tan únicas, consiguen hacerte adentrar en una atmósfera de tranquilidad y relajación
  18. Jan 29, 2023
    10
    This album is an absolute banger. It has a coldplay-esque atmosphere while maintaining a great degree of individuality. def a pop classic
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Feb 22, 2012
    60
    Second album Waking Up is a set of polished arrangements so middle of the road they make Snow Patrol sound like Animal Collective.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    OneRepublic sophomore disc reflects that studio experience with loads of slick synth licks and jucy percussion tricks; it's much more flavorful than the band's Fray-like debut. [20 Nov 2009, p.87]
  3. Fortunately, on OneRepublic's second album Waking Up, they've internalized a lot of the things that made Timbaland such a compelling producer--that good sounds are paramount, songs should move in odd directions and many different ideas can constitute a hook.