In Reverie
by Saves the Day
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    An unexpectedly poppy collection of left-field melodies and twisty song structures that wrap around your brain like a head cold. [19 Sep 2003, p.86]
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  2. PopMatters
    80
    There'll be plenty of emo kids disappointed by STD's move out of the emo ghetto with In Reverie. Don't let their posturing keep you from exploring a fantastic pop record.
  3. AllMusic
    80
    The band's poppiest and most upbeat and musical record yet.
  5. Drowned In Sound
    80
    "In Reverie' is the record that sees STD (*snigger*) grow into their rather obnoxiously large boots and writing the sort of songs that sound less like =emo=tional pap and more like the nerdy, malnourished American cousins of Ash's biggest hits.
  6. Blender
    70
    Conley could use a few more breakups to check his sentimentality. [Oct 2003, p.126]
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  7. Rolling Stone
    70
    The impressive thing about [In Reverie]... is how much energy and boyish longing it packs without resorting to emo or pop-punk cliches.
  8. Spin
    67
    On the more stripped-down songs, though, Conley's keen intuition pokes through. [Jan 2004, p.102]
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  9. Alternative Press
    60
    Chris Conley's metaphorical lyrics remain earnest enough, but because of studio trickery, his vocals sound annoyingly nasal. [Oct 2003, p.120]
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Awards & Rankings

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#96 Most Shared Album of 2003

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. Bface
    May 4, 2022
    10
    Personally I think this album is so good & if you were really into the band when the previous record dropped you'd imagine it'd be close toPersonally I think this album is so good & if you were really into the band when the previous record dropped you'd imagine it'd be close to impossible to be able to put out another record this good. To be fair sit was probably a bit more indie/emo pop as vs any of the stuff before.. But making a record in this direction was such a brave move & I still love it.… Full Review »
  2. Gary
    Oct 5, 2009
    10
    This is one of my favorite albums ever, and in my opinion the best Saves the Day album. Listen to it a few times through if you don't This is one of my favorite albums ever, and in my opinion the best Saves the Day album. Listen to it a few times through if you don't like it at first. It will most likely grow on you. There isn't a bad song on this cd.… Full Review »
  3. JordanM.
    Oct 9, 2007
    9
    I personally like this album a lot, it was the first of theirs I heard and have since listened to others, but "In Reverie", different as it I personally like this album a lot, it was the first of theirs I heard and have since listened to others, but "In Reverie", different as it is from their other more popular albums is undoubtedly my favorite.… Full Review »
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