Better Oblivion Community Center
by Better Oblivion Community Center
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. Q Magazine
    Feb 13, 2019
    60
    These are songs concerned with the transient, the fleeting, but no matter how long this partnership endures, this is a solid monument. [Apr 2019, p.110]
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  2. The Guardian
    Jan 25, 2019
    60
    Their album is mostly the sum of its parts: hushed, literate songwriting where his boyish croak meets her anguished sweetness. Occasionally, subtle touches shift the atmosphere.

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 42
  3. Negative: 2 out of 42
  1. Ricko
    Dec 1, 2019
    8
    I've heard some of Conor Oberst stuff in the past and liked it. Never heard anything by Phoebe Bridgers before this. I quite liked this. BothI've heard some of Conor Oberst stuff in the past and liked it. Never heard anything by Phoebe Bridgers before this. I quite liked this. Both writers have voices that compliment each other and both obviosly have great ears for melodies. Lyrically and musically its a strong album. Yes, it's produced exceptionally well and this aspect of the album might compensate for others but for me the songs are good, its put together nicely and manages to maintain a consistant level of quality throughout. It's not going to be one of those albums that changed your life but its really enjoyable and that helps an album go along way for me.… Full Review »
  2. petrichor1975
    Jun 12, 2019
    6
    Connor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers’ debut record as Better Oblivion Community Center is an interesting listen, but it doesn’t really stand outConnor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers’ debut record as Better Oblivion Community Center is an interesting listen, but it doesn’t really stand out in the pantheon of new music. Most of the songs are very on-the-surface and bland, but at the same time, are enjoyable and may grab your attention with its interesting lyrical content. “Forest Lawn”, “Dominos”, and “Sleepwalkin’” are perhaps the most unique songs on the album, but it takes a while for you to see that they stand out.… Full Review »
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