Good Lies
by Overmono
  • Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: May 12, 2023
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    May 15, 2023
    100
    This is an album full of emotional ambushes.
  2. The Quietus
    May 15, 2023
    80
    Overmono have produced an album with a euphoric and kaleidoscopic appeal.
  3. Resident Advisor
    May 12, 2023
    80
    For the most part, though, their method bears fruit, yielding an irresistibly catchy pop record that holds true to its humble Welsh roots.
  5. The Guardian
    May 11, 2023
    80
    A consistent album rather than a collection of tracks – or worse, a handful of big tunes padded out to album length with filler – Good Lies is filled with moments like that: you can spot the influences, but they’re always passed though a filter, presented in an original way.
  6. AllMusic
    May 11, 2023
    80
    Wistful R&B vocal samples and elements of woozy hip-hop became more present in later releases like 2022's Cash Romantic, and Good Lies continues in this sort of melancholic pop-influenced direction, while also including several surefire floor-fillers.
  7. Clash Music
    May 11, 2023
    80
    ‘Good Lies’ displays the strength of brotherhood, solidifying their position within the scene by cherishing childhood’s sweetness.
  8. New Musical Express (NME)
    May 11, 2023
    80
    ‘Good Lies’ puts the pair on the edge of a major breakthrough. Its pop-leaning moments are also its most exciting, and the creativity and skill with which they bridge these worlds is thrilling.
  9. Pitchfork
    May 12, 2023
    77
    Good Lies toes a fine and, yes, functional, balance. There’s beauty in all this precision too—like an Eames chair, a perfectly weighted spoon, or the cone of a 15-inch subwoofer pushing air out of the bass scoops.
  10. musicOMH.com
    May 12, 2023
    60
    A signature sound is all well and good, but in the future the duo would benefit from indulging their inventive side more.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. jens76
    Jun 13, 2023
    7
    Nein, bitte nicht, hör mich an. Später. Ich muss dir etwas sagen. Später. Ich werde dich noch überreden, auf Wegen, die wir nicht gemeinsamNein, bitte nicht, hör mich an. Später. Ich muss dir etwas sagen. Später. Ich werde dich noch überreden, auf Wegen, die wir nicht gemeinsam gehen. Wohl wahr.… Full Review »
  2. Lajaleaa
    Jun 3, 2023
    8
    In their debut album, Overmono rise a strong voice in the techno music industry. This is interesting to hear, and it can also get to beIn their debut album, Overmono rise a strong voice in the techno music industry. This is interesting to hear, and it can also get to be entertaining. This might not be for all the ears, but I'm sure that, for the right ones, there is a galaxy here to explore, and I'm excited for it. I'm excited to come back to this in a better state and to follow up with the future of Overmono.
    Deep, heavy, and yet, natural and welcoming, "Good Lies" is something that will grow stronger in the culture of deep techno-trance.    … Full Review »
  3. Dexter10801
    May 13, 2023
    9
    Good Lies feels like Overmono concluding on the evolution of their previous EPs. The tracks here are both a continuation of what makesGood Lies feels like Overmono concluding on the evolution of their previous EPs. The tracks here are both a continuation of what makes Overmono so distinct; the sample-heavy, moody electro cuts that pay homage to previous electronic pioneers such as Burial, and their first true lean into more catchy and pop-inspired techno-dancehall fusions. So U Kno continues the legacy of tracks like Gunk, with a relentless bassline that drives through distorted vocals. The pre-release tracks from this record including Is U and Calling Out feel like highlights, but new cuts such as Vermonly complete the mood of the album as a whole, creating an atmospheric, engaging album that demands replaying to catch every hidden element of each track. Overall, an very impressive debut which leaves room for Overmono to take their sound in new directions in the future.… Full Review »
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