The Ugly Organ | ||||
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Studio album by Cursive | ||||
Released | March 4, 2003 | |||
Genre | Emo, indie rock, post-hardcore, baroque pop | |||
Length | 40:06 | |||
Label | Saddle Creek | |||
Producer | Tim Kasher and Mike Mogis | |||
Cursive chronology | ||||
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Professional ratings | |
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Aggregate scores | |
Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 85/100 |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Pitchfork Media | (7.0/10.0) |
Punknews.org | |
Rolling Stone |
The Ugly Organ, released in 2003, is the fourth studio album by the American band Cursive. The album was a critical success with an 85% Metascore based on 15 critics reviews creating "Universal Acclaim". Entertainment Weekly said of the album, "Organ raises the Saddle Creek bar in terms of sheer psychiatric-rock intensity". Billboard called it a "challenging, yet highly rewarding listen". Rolling Stone referred to it as a "brilliant leap forward".
The album is the 51st release from Saddle Creek Records. It was released both on black and translucent green 180 gram vinyl.