Rated O

Critic Score
Based on 14 reviews
2009 Ratings: #599 / 961
User Score
Based on 15 ratings
July 7, 2009 / Release Date
LP / Format
Jagjaguwar / Label
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Critic Reviews

70
AllMusic

Sure, it's exhausting, and there’s a fair share of filler, but that seems to be the point. As unruly as they are, all of Rated O's discs stand tall.

60
No Ripcord
The triple LP effect doesn’t ruin the album, but it would have been stronger had they edited the whole thing down to the best songs that could fit on one disc.
60
The Line of Best Fit
It’s exhausting, confusing, and ultimately, just not that engaging. Never an act to shy away from pushing boundaries, they must be just about the only band on the planet who are only ever completely out of their comfort zone when they appear to be in it; constant evolution is a way of life for Oneida.
60
The Skinny
Overall, some great moments that stand out, but perhaps some careful pruning could have made this album a must-listen effort.
OldTask
65

Of the two hours provided in this Experimental rock album, I enjoyed five tracks amounting to around 40 minutes. I had a decent time with the overall experience and everything here is done well if not a bit long winded. If they tightened things up a bit or added some spice here and there I think long runtime would be more worth it. Not bad but they can do better.

Recs:
- 10:30 at the Oasis
- The River
- Luxury Travel
- O
- End of Time

bbylikesit
88

wild ride. this would be an excellent accompaniment to a shirtless speed freak standing outdoors in a hurricane. dense and exhilarating.

hsmith2112
95

Favorite Tracks (Disc 1): 10:30 at the Oasis, What's Up Jackal?, Brownout in Lagos
Least Favorite Track (Disc 1): The Human Factor

Favorite Tracks (Disc 2): The River, I Will Haunt You, Ghost in the Room, Luxury Travel
Least Favorite Track (Disc 2): Saturday

Favorite Tracks (Disc 3): Folk Wisdom, O
Least Favorite track (Disc 3): End of Time

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