Orc
by Oh Sees
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
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  1. Q Magazine
    Aug 29, 2017
    60
    Orc is an incredibly full-on record. [Oct 2017, p.107]
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    Aug 29, 2017
    60
    It is no coincidence that the moments when Dwyer’s writing strays furthest from the familiar format are the least satisfying. It is reasonable to assume that he is capable of far more intriguing and stimulating excursions than these.
  3. Record Collector
    Aug 18, 2017
    60
    While no new territory is broken on Orc, none needs to be. The expanding Oh Sees fanbase laps up the band’s highs and lows, of which there are both here.

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. guitarmaniac004
    Oct 21, 2017
    8
    Love the drums on this album. Definitely a runner for my favorite album of the year. Haven't heard an album that made me rock out as much asLove the drums on this album. Definitely a runner for my favorite album of the year. Haven't heard an album that made me rock out as much as this one in a long time.… Full Review »
  2. jdalton13
    Oct 17, 2017
    8
    Invigorating and refreshing to hear in an industry dominated by poorly-written dancehall and R&B. Oh Sees bring a very raw energy and style toInvigorating and refreshing to hear in an industry dominated by poorly-written dancehall and R&B. Oh Sees bring a very raw energy and style to each track. I can almost guarantee you that by the time you finish listening, one of the melodies from the album will be stuck in your head.… Full Review »
  3. wowee
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    THEE OH SEES or OH SEES or whatever they call themselves or whatever line up behind John Dwyer........... This band is phenomenal andTHEE OH SEES or OH SEES or whatever they call themselves or whatever line up behind John Dwyer........... This band is phenomenal and they're probably the best authentic representation of the underground garage music.… Full Review »
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