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82

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Oct 16, 2020
    90
    Remarkable. ... The 12-track project explores the collapse of a marriage, financial turmoil, anxiety, self-doubt and self-care. A lesser rapper might sink in the mire, but Open Mike has always been dope on the mic, and ‘Anime, Trauma and Divorce’ find him at his best.
  2. Oct 16, 2020
    83
    Anime, Trauma and Divorce is a self-help rap record that manages to be heart-breaking and humorous at the same time, and never takes its audience for granted, which is a rare find in any medium.
  3. The Wire
    Dec 3, 2020
    80
    As a superior melodic rapper, Open Mike Eagle seems to communicate with a kind of preternatural whimsy. Even when he sifts through his trauma, his voice serves as a velvet glove, keeping this 30 minute album from descending into painful self-pity. [Dec 2020, p.54]
  4. Oct 23, 2020
    80
    He made an album as bleak—and funny—as anything he’s ever done, digging deep into his sense of self with the same sardonic wit that made his breakout LP Dark Comedy so impressive. It helps that he’s not entirely alone.
  5. 80
    If this sounds heavy then the album’s crowning achievement is that it often doesn’t feel that way, buoyed by percussive production from Black Milk, Gold Panda, Frank Leone and others, and Mike’s dark humour.
  6. Oct 16, 2020
    80
    ‘Anime, Trauma and Divorce’ is as wry as documents of desperate times get. Life may have given Open Mike Eagle some fresh citrus fruit, but this resulting record is some sweet, sweet lemonade.
  7. Oct 21, 2020
    70
    The album's numerous anime references will be lost on listeners who don't follow the art form, but nearly anyone can relate to his confusion, weariness, and desire to set things back on the right path.
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Oct 21, 2020
    10
    Previous projects by OME have always been laden with very bizarre and dizzying beats to match his equally odd flows. I’ve been a big fan forPrevious projects by OME have always been laden with very bizarre and dizzying beats to match his equally odd flows. I’ve been a big fan for awhile, at least since Brick Body Kids Still Daydream, so I’m used to that sound and have grown to love it. This time around, though, the beats here are so soft and easy on the ear, and makes you just really focus on what OME’s talkin about. This is a different sound and approach to music than what I’m used to from OME but the poetic license and clever writing is still there, for sure. To be honest, this could easily become my new favorite project from Open Mike Eagle with more listens. Really loving it so far!! Full Review »