Smote Reverser
by Oh Sees
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Aug 20, 2018
    60
    As it is, it’s good, but not as consistently great as we’ve come to expect from him.
  2. Mojo
    Aug 10, 2018
    60
    Occasionally, the album threatens to go Spinal Tap-ish. ... But when Dwyer steeps the prog in garage frenzy, the pot boils. [Sep 2018, p.92]
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  3. The Quietus
    Aug 14, 2018
    50
    By the album’s end, they seem to be stuck in a cul-de-sac. The next album, one hopes, will come along soon and help them out.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  1. drecool95
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    Oh Sees at their absolute best, this album finally shows off the lofty heights that the last three full-lengths have been gesturing towards.Oh Sees at their absolute best, this album finally shows off the lofty heights that the last three full-lengths have been gesturing towards. Long expansive jams, thrillingly fresh riffs, just total brilliance. Unquestionably joins the upper pantheon of Oh Sees records, so glad that Dwyer is still capable of writing material like this.… Full Review »
  2. VacVarious
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    Incredible album, stays true to the classic "Oh Sees" sound while exploring new areas of punk, prog- rock & blues. Very happy with thisIncredible album, stays true to the classic "Oh Sees" sound while exploring new areas of punk, prog- rock & blues. Very happy with this release overall.… Full Review »
  3. bzfgt
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    I agree with the previous reviews, this is fantastic. This is one of their best albums, I think.
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