Innocence Reaches
by Of Montreal
User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
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  1. Mab_987
    Aug 21, 2016
    9
    After 14 albums over 20 years, it's incredible how well Kevin Barnes & co. continue to blur genres with of Montreal's output. The step into the pop world makes a lot more sense & goes a lot more smoothly than some might expect, and combined with the invigorating garage & indie rock moments it makes for an excitingly diverse record. The lyrics are also some of Kevin's most engaging &After 14 albums over 20 years, it's incredible how well Kevin Barnes & co. continue to blur genres with of Montreal's output. The step into the pop world makes a lot more sense & goes a lot more smoothly than some might expect, and combined with the invigorating garage & indie rock moments it makes for an excitingly diverse record. The lyrics are also some of Kevin's most engaging & direct, especially as you follow the frustrating situations that happen throughout the record. Hissing Fauna has a special place for me, but I have no problem calling Innocence Reaches one of my favorites.

    (To see my full in-depth thoughts on this album, look up "Spin It! Reviews" on YouTube. Thanks.)    … Expand
  2. motherhoeffer
    Sep 26, 2016
    10
    This is one of the best Of Montreal albums, certainly one of the most fun. Trucking Pitchfork gives this a meh review and everyone ignores it. Another reason why the internet has ruined people. They are lazy and just wait for someone else to tell them what they should like. Kevin Barnes and Of Montreal put on one of the best live shows you'll ever see, imagine the Flaming Lips, but withThis is one of the best Of Montreal albums, certainly one of the most fun. Trucking Pitchfork gives this a meh review and everyone ignores it. Another reason why the internet has ruined people. They are lazy and just wait for someone else to tell them what they should like. Kevin Barnes and Of Montreal put on one of the best live shows you'll ever see, imagine the Flaming Lips, but with better music, better art work, and more intelligent lyrics.… Expand

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Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. No Ripcord
    Sep 13, 2016
    60
    Challenging and proudly disjointed, Innocence Reaches showcases a deranged songwriter whose fickle character knows no bounds.
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  2. Clash Music
    Aug 26, 2016
    70
    While Innocence Reaches won’t go down as their best, it’s refreshing to see that Kevin Barnes and Co. are continuing to reinvent themselves with some of their most anthemic, accessible, and socially pertinent singles to date.
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  3. The Quietus
    Aug 22, 2016
    50
    There are some genuinely fun, compelling moments of music, some striking lyrics, and the smattering of modern electronic dance sounds definitely livens things up. But at an hour long, it feels too convoluted: lacking in cohesion and, ultimately, too devoid of specific intent.
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