Octopus
by The Bees [Band of Bees]
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Mar 26, 2007
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Hot Press
    60
    Although combining an assortment of sounds may seem risky, they’ve managed to produce a solid album, fusing jazz, soul, ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll and playful lyrics into a tight 10 tracks.
  2. Mojo
    60
    A little too relaxed for its own good. [Apr 2007, p.108]
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  3. Playlouder
    40
    Staunch fans won't be disappointed, but it's hard to envisage new ears pricking up on hearing 'Octopus' woeful musings.
  5. Q Magazine
    60
    A mixed bag. [Apr 2007, p.117]
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  6. The Guardian
    60
    The Bees are clearly excellent musicians able to adopt styles at will, but have sacrificed their identity to offer an alternative to compilation albums at this summer's barbecues.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. juanz.
    Sep 12, 2007
    8
    They made a step forward in my opinion, so cheers for that!!!
  2. ThomsaB.
    May 29, 2007
    10
    Genius songwriting with stellar vintage production. Hommages to all that is good in music. Best band in the UK.
  3. PhillipVanWagoner
    May 17, 2007
    10
    While "Free the Bees" conjured images of a Beatles' reunion, 'Octopus' calls upon a wider variety of influences, and fits them While "Free the Bees" conjured images of a Beatles' reunion, 'Octopus' calls upon a wider variety of influences, and fits them all together beautifully. A solid '10', albeit to it's predecessor's '10.5'… Full Review »
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