Smote Reverser
by Oh Sees
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
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  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. 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.
  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 this release overall.
  3. randomusername1
    Aug 20, 2018
    8
    Another very solid Oh Sees album. Overthrown in particular is a wonderful smack in the face and the rest of the album is great as well. There are, as usual, quite a few enjoyable psychedelic jams too. It's a bit longer than usual, but it's a fun listen from start to finish.
  4. bzfgt
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    I agree with the previous reviews, this is fantastic. This is one of their best albums, I think.
  5. jakfromrva
    Jan 4, 2019
    7
    It's a pretty good immediate listen, however after a few listens, some tracks are too long while one is too short, and even a couple are so ambitious musically it was dang near impossible for the music to be matched melodically with great songs. But overall there are about 5-6 strong finished/perfected tracks.

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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
  1. The Wire
    Oct 16, 2018
    80
    A roaring return to a full band sound featuring twin drums, electric bass and keyboards. The secret ingredient that makes it such a blast, though, is an unabashed injection of prog pomposity. [Nov 2018, p.62]
  2. Classic Rock Magazine
    Aug 24, 2018
    80
    Dwyer has led us into yet another musical sphere, one that's proggier, perplexing and ripe for exploration. [Sep 2018, p.89]
  3. The Skinny
    Aug 24, 2018
    80
    Sprawling, magnificent, dangerous and fantastical; this beast is--however extraordinary--an apt representation of the 11-song extravaganza it adorns here.
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