Odyssey
by Fischerspooner
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Apr 5, 2005
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29

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  1. bobbyk
    Jan 14, 2006
    9
    Odyssey is one of the most underated albums of 2005. With the exception of Wednesday, there isn't much filler here. Excelent pop melodies with electronic beats without being "electroclash."
  2. Sean
    Dec 14, 2005
    10
    My favorite album of the year. Awesome!
  3. worrybot
    Dec 11, 2005
    10
    my first exposure to fischerspooner was through a photo in some magazine of either fischer or spooner, i can't remember, in vampire drag make-up, parading aournd on stage with a mic stand. i initially brushed them off as some gimmick laden, style-over-substance flash in the pan. but this album is exceptional- dancable, spacey pop- and might be my favorite of the year.
  4. francisd
    May 31, 2005
    2
    really awful, impossible to listen more than 3 songs. The single is worst than "another brick iin the wall"
  5. LJ
    May 30, 2005
    9
    Great album... a vast improvement on #1.....
  6. DanS
    Apr 30, 2005
    9
    There is not really anything negative to say about this album. No, it won't change your life, but it sure as hell will give you confidence that a major label can deliver, albeit rarely. Bottom line here; if DJ's had enough talent to wrap some other great indie/electroclash tunes around these tunes and bring them out into the dance floor, it would make most other There is not really anything negative to say about this album. No, it won't change your life, but it sure as hell will give you confidence that a major label can deliver, albeit rarely. Bottom line here; if DJ's had enough talent to wrap some other great indie/electroclash tunes around these tunes and bring them out into the dance floor, it would make most other 'dancey' material sound amateurish and not particularly sophisticated. If you like this dude's voice, check out Starflyer 59's OLD (2003).… Expand
  7. RaveDad
    Apr 27, 2005
    10
    Good tunes, good production, cr@ps on the bravery et all
  8. lesd
    Apr 27, 2005
    9
    a well crafted electronic pop album,reminds me of human leage's dare
  9. TerryV
    Apr 13, 2005
    10
    I think it's a flawless pop album. A future classic......
  10. FmFranck
    Apr 12, 2005
    9
    People talk about a comeback record, or simply that they were able to maintain the level quality of their first record. Truth is this album is on a whole other level then its predecesor.
  11. Hollaback
    Apr 12, 2005
    10
    FS RAWK, YO!
  12. pffffttttttttt
    Apr 11, 2005
    9
    What album was E! Onlone listening to? It's funny because there are two sources I always have the opposite reaction to: Rollong Stone and E! Online. They should concentrate on photos of Jet and Jessica Simpson! This album is a great companion to The Faint's "Wet from birth". Oh, by the way, who said electroclash was dead??? It's still in the Ford Model T stage of development.
  13. MikalB
    Apr 11, 2005
    9
    This record is a complete coming of age for Fischerspooner. Never has a sophmoric effort been a complete and udder transformation as this record for the NY duo. Linda Perry and Tony Hoffer's nob twirling magic shows how truly underappreciated Fischerspooner's music is. Mirwais adds that breath of fresh air to "Cloud" and "Never Win;" an obvious choice for a 2nd or 3rd single. "A This record is a complete coming of age for Fischerspooner. Never has a sophmoric effort been a complete and udder transformation as this record for the NY duo. Linda Perry and Tony Hoffer's nob twirling magic shows how truly underappreciated Fischerspooner's music is. Mirwais adds that breath of fresh air to "Cloud" and "Never Win;" an obvious choice for a 2nd or 3rd single. "A Kick In The Teeth" & "Get Confused," (penned by David Byrne) are the standout tracks for me on this record. Thumbs way up for the duo who have demonstrated the power of pushing the envelope.… Expand
  14. [Anonymous]
    Apr 6, 2005
    9
    Fun, consistent, tighter, more listenable songs than most of the indie-pop pap most of the world seems to be hanging itself on thse days. Good follow up to their first album. No, it's not the best thing ever, but compared to some of the things other people are claiming IS the best thing ever, it's a breath of fresh air. Rather than turning me off, it makes me want even more. Fun, consistent, tighter, more listenable songs than most of the indie-pop pap most of the world seems to be hanging itself on thse days. Good follow up to their first album. No, it's not the best thing ever, but compared to some of the things other people are claiming IS the best thing ever, it's a breath of fresh air. Rather than turning me off, it makes me want even more. What more could be asked for in a sophomore effort?… Expand
  15. ryanc
    Apr 6, 2005
    8
    this really is a good album. it may not be as infectious and catchy as the last one, but as a true sign of a music group growing, they are expanding what they do, and not just trying to recreate Emerge again. this is one of those albums that will continue to get better with every listen. and i can't wait to see what they do with the live show.
  16. ErikB
    Apr 4, 2005
    9
    A wonderful comeback!!!!

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
  1. PopMatters
    70
    Fischerspooner hasn't re-written the playbook with this one, even if they've managed to somewhat reinvent themselves.
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  2. Urb
    70
    Terrific tunes. [Apr 2005, p.102]
  3. Rolling Stone
    70
    This time around, the tunes are stronger and the arrangements are thicker.
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