Ode To Ochrasy
by Mando Diao
  • Record Label: Mute
  • Release Date: Apr 24, 2007
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Q Magazine
    80
    Whether psychedelic riffing or crooning over strings, theirs is top-notch garage pop. [May 2007, p.126]
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  2. Amazon.com
    80
    They have the mannerisms, the loose raucousness, and the intense focus on melody that marks the combined work of Pete Doherty and Carl Barat--except Mando roughs it up without antagonism, under control but with a blast of hefty motion.
  3. Uncut
    80
    Bristl[es] with wit, energy and nifty hooks. [May 2007, p.99]
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  5. Alternative Press
    70
    Mando Diao's balance of updated pop smarts, slick production and stylish vitriol is a winning one. [May 2007, p.159]
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  6. Spin
    60
    You'll immediately recognize the masterful melodies and rock'n'roll sentiment, for better and worse. [May 2007, p.86]
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  7. Pitchfork
    54
    As evolutions go, Ode to Ochrasy makes for a particularly awkward adolescent phase, the sound of band that is outgrowing their loud-fast-rules roots but still too timid to sever them completely.
  8. The Boston Phoenix
    50
    Ode to Ochrasy is a little more energized, but Mando Diao still aren’t breaking fresh ground.
  9. PopMatters
    40
    Decidedly dull.

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User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 8 out of 28
  1. carriel
    May 17, 2007
    10
    Mando Diao is a awesome band, and this is an awesome album. They definitely do not deserve the attention they deserve.
  2. allic
    May 14, 2007
    10
    Mando Diao put together an utterly amazing new album. The songs are rich and melodious, and range from happy 60's pop, to wonderfully Mando Diao put together an utterly amazing new album. The songs are rich and melodious, and range from happy 60's pop, to wonderfully layered rock, with twangy, bluesy and very retro undertones. On the title track, Bjorn Dixgard really shows off his unique, rich voice, reminiscent of moments of their first album, Bring 'Em In. No moment on this album is too calculated, nor too carefree, and the band further departs from expected garage rock and into their own exuberant signature song. Fresh album, definitely worth a go.… Full Review »
  3. rafaelz
    May 14, 2007
    10
    very great song. final dot.
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