SSION - O
Critic Score
Based on 3 reviews
User Score
Based on 36 ratings
Liked by 2 people
May 11, 2018 / Release Date
LP / Format
- / Label
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CRITIC REVIEWS

77
Pitchfork

Cody Critcheloe’s witty multimedia alt-pop project exults in uncensored queerness on an album that fulfills the musician and filmmaker’s maximalist ambitions.

scorpi
82

THE 100 ALBUMS 20 PEOPLE AND WAY TOO MUCH MUSIC CHALLENGE PART 26/100

Person 6: Kit and the Fistful of Grenades and Fireworks (1/5)

My initial reaction to this album made me feel like it was if Cigarettes After Sex decided to stop being horny, miserable and monotone and decided to actually get up and do something with their lives; get up, touch grass and realise there's more to life than 3 spacey chords and overtly miserable poetry about [some dumb shit about being sad about sex and romance ... read more

chunderz
84

Critcheloe's (Ssion) avant-garde approach to pop music is stronger than ever on 'O.' The album is his most focused and accessible album, while never compromising the creativity and eccentricity that has been prevalent throughout his career. The album delves into a plethora of different genres from the 90's and 2000's, resulting in an eclectic journey.

Opener "Big as I Can Dream" starts off as its name suggests, playing out like a dream sequence before "Comeback" kicks in, ... read more

Tsareena
70

Great queer pop album with bops and very interesting/ relevant topics/ lyrics
Faves: 1980-99, Marc & Me, Inherit

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Added on: May 12, 2018