hickey
by Royel Otis
  • Record Label: Ourness
  • Release Date: Aug 22, 2025
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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    Sep 22, 2025
    80
    A relaxed and hooky sophomore album with 2025's Hickey.
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  2. Consequence
    Sep 5, 2025
    75
    Fans of songs like “Heading for the Door” and, yes, their cover of The Cranberries “Linger” will be delighted to hear that Royel Otis have embraced grey areas, made their sound more dynamic, and aimed directly for the heart (or, more accurately, the neck).
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  3. Paste Magazine
    Aug 27, 2025
    75
    Maybe it’s the boyish charm of their nature, or maybe it’s just the excitement of unpredictability, but the sonic ping-ponging on hickey only makes Royel Otis’ incongruent sound more appealing. It’s familiar enough to hook you in, but just offbeat enough to feel fresh and compelling.
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