User ratings in Music are temporarily disabled. More info

The Last Goodbye
by
The Last Goodbye Image
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

  • Artist(s): Clayton Knight, Harrison Mills
  • Summary: The fourth full-length release for Seattle-based electronic duo ODESZA features guest appearances from Olafur Arnalds, Julianna Barwick, Izzy Bizu, Charlie Houston, Lapsley, Bettye LaVette, MARO, The Knocks, and X.
Buy Now
Buy on
  • Record Label: Ninja Tune
  • Genre(s): Electronic, House, Electronica, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Club/Dance, Indie Electronic, Progressive House, EDM, Chillwave
  • More Details and Credits »

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. AllMusic
    Jul 27, 2022
    80
    The Last Goodbye is a definite improvement over A Moment Apart, which felt a bit too overcooked in retrospect. Here, they get the balance right, refining their sound without rehashing it, and trying new ideas without sacrificing their own character.
  2. Exclaim
    Jul 27, 2022
    80
    With all these varied components coming together to form a cohesive unit — a family, if you will — ODESZA cleverly offer a reminder that they're making world-changing stuff, and we're lucky to be alive at the same time they're making music.
  3. Clash Music
    Jul 27, 2022
    70
    This is a cinematic body of work that triumphs in its ability to meld a plethora of electronic styles together with the glue-like emotional intent of sentimental reminiscence, and poignantly reminds the listener to hold dear their loved ones.
  4. Pitchfork
    Jul 27, 2022
    58
    The constant malaise keeps these songs from generating the ridiculous, heart-swelling feeling of transcendence that the best big-room dance music can achieve, while the duo’s relentless approach keeps the music from feeling particularly intimate.

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 3 out of 4
  1. knkmra23
    Oct 8, 2022
    8
    Solid album that goes back to ODESZA's roots whilst incorporating new additions to their signature sound.
  2. aukalender
    Aug 14, 2022
    3
    Maybe the blandest, most uncreative album I've listened for the past year or so. Absolutely boring and a chore to get through. Only stand outMaybe the blandest, most uncreative album I've listened for the past year or so. Absolutely boring and a chore to get through. Only stand out song was "All My Life", and maybe Charlie Houston's singing. Other than that it is more like a student project than something I would expect from Odesza.… Expand
  4. aaronneallucas
    Apr 11, 2023
    3
    This album was a huge letdown, especially in comparison to A Moment Apart, which is my favorite album of all time. It didn't feel like it hadThis album was a huge letdown, especially in comparison to A Moment Apart, which is my favorite album of all time. It didn't feel like it had that Odesza touch that I really loved in A Moment Apart, and even in albums before that. It feels like Odesza listened to the criticism they received from music critics on their last album, which they should never have done. I recently listened to their song "Hopeful," which they said never made the final album. It sounded like the classic Odesza I loved, and I honestly hope that the revert back to the sounds on A Moment Apart.… Expand
  5. Polvos244
    Dec 9, 2022
    0
    Massive Odesza fan since day one but I'm kinda tripping on this album. Light of day is amazing and more their style but the rest of the albumMassive Odesza fan since day one but I'm kinda tripping on this album. Light of day is amazing and more their style but the rest of the album I'm not sure what they were doing. I've never had to skip or got bored with an Odesza album but it's pretty bad and uncreative. Almost like they went for pop radio or something. Light of day is insanely good though, made me cry.… Expand

Current Music Releases

Full List »
99 Band on the Run [50th Anniversary Edition] - Paul McCartney & Wings
95 If I don't make it, I love u - Still House Plants
95 The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow - Charles Lloyd
92 COWBOY CARTER - Beyoncé
91 The Carnegie Hall Concert - Alice Coltrane
90 1989 (Taylor's Version) - Taylor Swift
90 Iechyd Da - Bill Ryder-Jones
90 This Could Be Texas - English Teacher
89 I Got Heaven - Mannequin Pussy
89 Black Bayou - Robert Finley
89 Tigers Blood - Waxahatchee
88 Only God Was Above Us - Vampire Weekend
88 What Now - Brittany Howard
88 Hey Panda - The High Llamas
88 Orquídeas - Kali Uchis
88 The Past Is Still Alive - Hurray for the Riff Raff
87 Filthy Underneath - Nadine Shah
87 i/o - Peter Gabriel
87 Blue Lips - ScHoolboy Q
87 Bright Future - Adrianne Lenker
All Current Music »