On
by Imperial Teen
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Apr 9, 2002
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. The A.V. Club
    60
    By the time On reaches its finale, it's stored up enough goodwill that it's more than possible to believe that there's an art to all this artlessness.
  2. Uncut
    50
    Either annoyingly sweet or refereshingly well-adjusted, depending on your mood. [Oct 2002, p.107]
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Awards & Rankings

75
#75 Best Album of 2002

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. meta4ia
    Apr 7, 2012
    10
    One of my favorite records of all time. It didnt start out that way. Dont get me wrong, I liked it a lot right from the start. But over theOne of my favorite records of all time. It didnt start out that way. Dont get me wrong, I liked it a lot right from the start. But over the years I keep coming back to it. Imperial Teen are amazing, absolutely brilliant Pop Rock artists. They prove that being smart and having great taste is far more important than being an instrumental virtuoso. I love this record and this band.… Full Review »
  2. CliffR.
    May 25, 2002
    10
    Solid from start to finish, simply put. I like the production much more than 'What Is Not To Love', particularly the vocals, juicy.
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