Room Inside the World
by Ought
  • Record Label: Merge
  • Release Date: Feb 16, 2018
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Record Collector
    Jan 31, 2018
    60
    An album precision-pitched between angst and optimism, tension and release.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. The_Tortoise
    May 17, 2020
    10
    This album is one of those rare treats, where every song has that capability of being your favorite track, depending on which day of the weekThis album is one of those rare treats, where every song has that capability of being your favorite track, depending on which day of the week it is.
    It can be played on repeat, without incident.
    As with many great albums, it takes several listens for some tracks to fully develop and take shape for the listener.
    But these are mixed in with some more accessible, but no less brilliant, tracks.
    Their influences still show sometimes, but are much less pronounced, as the band comes into their own sound more than ever.    … Full Review »
  2. ReubenIsAGod
    Feb 20, 2018
    8
    Ought's new Album is beautiful.

    Very nice catchy art-rock/post-punk vibes that make an album full of very beautiful texturized vocal    Ought's new Album is beautiful.

    Very nice catchy art-rock/post-punk vibes that make an album full of very beautiful texturized vocal melodies and guitar rhythms. It actually very much reminds me of The Magnetic Feels meets Iceage and they decided to create an album inspired by Talk Talk. Its great!!

    It's a shame this one seems to be sipping through the cracks...do yourself a favour and check it out!    … Full Review »
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