Offend Maggie
by Deerhoof
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18

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  1. jfred7
    Oct 6, 2012
    10
    Offend Maggie doesn't hit you in the gut the way The Runners Four did, but I think it's every bit as good for different reasons. It's probably Deerhoof's most carefully composed album, making it richer and more complex. As a result, it rewards repeated listens more than their past releases. They still have the ability to immediately knock your socks off, though; "Jagged Fruit" is one ofOffend Maggie doesn't hit you in the gut the way The Runners Four did, but I think it's every bit as good for different reasons. It's probably Deerhoof's most carefully composed album, making it richer and more complex. As a result, it rewards repeated listens more than their past releases. They still have the ability to immediately knock your socks off, though; "Jagged Fruit" is one of their best closers (and best songs) to date, and it's the perfect ending to a great album. +50 win points for Deerhoof.… Expand

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#70 Best Album of 2008

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Mojo
    80
    The surprises keep coming. [Nov 2008, p.108]
  2. Uncut
    80
    If Offend Maggie doesn't have quite have that idiot's glee it's nevertheless quite a riot. [Nov 2008, p.94]
  3. Austin Chronicle
    67
    New second guitarist Ed Rodriguez adds a nice sheen to John Dietrich's low end, drummer Greg Saunier's maniacal playing is its most metered yet, and singer Satomi Matsuzaki's singing and lyrics have matured.
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