Optimist
by FINNEAS
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 43
  3. Negative: 6 out of 43
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  1. beeses
    Oct 17, 2021
    2
    guys. can we really not do better than “politicians are lying”? that’s as deep as any of FINNEAS’ takes get on this album. I would have loved to enjoy this album- blood harmony had its merits, a lot of his singles are at the very least danceable! this is a bad album though.
  2. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 12, 2022
    3
    The problem with this release like other finneas releases is range. His production is never weak but his songwriting lacks that consistency. The single"the 90's" feels like a stiff attempt at nostalgia and has one of the worst moment's on the album due to the vocoder(something i usually appreciate in music) but here it feels misplaced. With that said the bridge is one of the best ones ofThe problem with this release like other finneas releases is range. His production is never weak but his songwriting lacks that consistency. The single"the 90's" feels like a stiff attempt at nostalgia and has one of the worst moment's on the album due to the vocoder(something i usually appreciate in music) but here it feels misplaced. With that said the bridge is one of the best ones of this year. Then the listless "peaches entrede" is more successful at being skippable than anything else. The opener is one of his best songs which isn't surprising given love songs are his strength. This is a good enough record of lukewarm proportions. Could be a precursor of something greater to come or the first of regular overstuffed disappointments to come.… Expand

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. DIY Magazine
    Nov 11, 2021
    80
    What begins as a deeply personal commentary eventually evolves into a world-renowned producer taking the attention away from his ability to refine others’ work, alternately placing the spotlight over his own voice, with its startling ability to carry a tale of kindred love, loss and the weight of fame.
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  2. Under The Radar
    Nov 8, 2021
    70
    While not necessarily “solid” and occasionally clumsy. ... Enjoy Optimist for what it is—an honest and insightful bit of commentary from a seemingly centered, obviously talented young artist.
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  3. Clash Music
    Oct 29, 2021
    50
    O’Connell colours firmly between the lines. His ideas do not stray beyond the conventions you’d expect for each singer-songwriter outfit he puts on from song to song.
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