The Diet
by Cullen Omori
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Aug 17, 2018
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69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. DIY Magazine
    Aug 17, 2018
    60
    The events of two years ago might have left Cullen dejected, but he’s managed to spin beauty out of those bad times.
  2. Uncut
    Aug 16, 2018
    60
    The result is substantially more upbeat and cohesive--a West Coast take on Britpop. [Sep 2018, p.36]
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  3. Q Magazine
    Aug 16, 2018
    60
    Omori hits the sweet spots--butterfly-inducing money notes, wistful minor-key switch-ups--but rarely excites more than cordial admiration. [Sep 2018, p.117]
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  5. Under The Radar
    Sep 5, 2018
    50
    The Diet's overall mood is scattered, littered with contributions from countless session musicians. These details eventually weigh down The Diet, and it wears down into a sluggish affair.

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  1. mbellingham
    Sep 30, 2018
    9
    Brilliant LP (much better than the last one as well). Many reminders of the Smith Westerns sound but with a twist making the sound his own.Brilliant LP (much better than the last one as well). Many reminders of the Smith Westerns sound but with a twist making the sound his own. Several catchy and memorable songs.… Full Review »