Who Cares?
by Rex Orange County
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Mar 11, 2022
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. AllMusic
    Mar 11, 2022
    80
    Thankfully, all of Who Cares? sounds exactly like Rex Orange County coming into his own.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Mar 11, 2022
    80
    ‘Who Cares?’, O’Connor’s fourth album, is a gorgeously measured step forward.
  3. The Line of Best Fit
    Mar 10, 2022
    80
    Don’t expect this LP to reinvent O'Connor’s established ‘wheel’, but it certainly shows signs of a formula being gradually improved and perfected.
  5. Clash Music
    Mar 10, 2022
    70
    The album not only delivers O’Connor's signature use of bubbly synths, electric pianos and programmed beats that instantly make you feel good, but it also serves as a lesson on learning how to heal and move on.
  6. DIY Magazine
    Mar 10, 2022
    70
    While missing the flecks of pop brilliance and cloying hooks that made 2017 Rex so endearing, the record’s release in the genesis of a twee renaissance is near-perfect timing.

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 38
  3. Negative: 1 out of 38
  1. Tim7
    Mar 11, 2022
    8
    A great resemblance of bedroom pop, and an indie mix of modern day music. The heavy centered use of instrumentation and an orchestratedA great resemblance of bedroom pop, and an indie mix of modern day music. The heavy centered use of instrumentation and an orchestrated approach really distinguishes "Who Cares" and makes it stands out in the bedroom pop genre. However, there seems to be more that we can get from Rex, a more vocally challenged section in a couple of songs throughout the record. Overall however, a pleasant listen and a more peaceful vibe as I went through the record.… Full Review »
  2. rogadi
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Stunning album, feels like he took all he knows how to do and turned it into the most perfect version yet. He combines his classic sound withStunning album, feels like he took all he knows how to do and turned it into the most perfect version yet. He combines his classic sound with new emotions that I just loved. It's a really really good album, so honest and fun. Rex is really ONE IN A MILLION (fav song honestly).… Full Review »
  3. Cyzzyx
    May 18, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Rex Orange County has always had a certain sound to me, and it is quite delightful. However, "Who Cares?" has Rex diversifying a little bit, but still lacks a certain remarkability to the music. The tracks here sound polished and full of life, but the songwriting seems corny and straightforward at times (which is sort of ROC's style I will be honest, so I don't see this as too much as a downfall). The narrative of this project is surprisingly well put-together, and even though I believe that the execution could use a bit of work I see a lot of potential in the future of Rex's discography.

    Favorite Tracks: Keep It Up, Open A Window, The Shade, Shoot Me Down

    Least Favorite Tracks: Amazing, 7AM, Who Cares?    … Full Review »
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