O.A.R. - Risen
EnemyOfHamline
May 10, 2026
85

One of the first albums to go viral thanks to the internet (through forums and online album sales), which alone is worthy of some kind of positive recognition. Even without that side note, Risen is entirely worthy of its status as the the first semi-mainstream O.A.R. disc. Much cleaner in terms of production than their first two albums, though notably similar to the jam-band feel that made the live performances of their oldies such pull factors. Every single track holds its own, and about half the album remains on the band's current tour rotation (as of any time after 2010).

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