"Sweetener" MetaCritic score up to 79

[Bradley 59,064]

Guys Adele's 25 had a 75 score. Selena Gomez's Revival had a 74 score.

Would you guys consider 25 and Revivial on the same level? Obviously Adele has the superior album.

Conclusion: Metacritic means nothing.

Edit: I'm not saying Sweetener is a bad album. I'm saying Metacritic is so inaccurate in reflecting actual albums' reception because you have to read the individual reviews themselves. Joanne had a lower score than many albums but its impact and Grammy nominations indicate that it's more cherished than many albums with high scores.

[Kimmo 80,769]

I like the singles and also everytime and breathing. Other than that... you can find me sleeping and dreaming with the rest of the album  so I don’t why the score is so high, payola? For charts? Lol 

[Lextyr97 19,953]

53 minutes ago, ComeToMama said:

Sweetener haters are missing out.

We aren’t. We heard it and we think it’s not good

[Lextyr97 19,953]

Just letting you all know, this album is rated higher than every single one of Gaga’s albums

[Kimmo 80,769]

1 minute ago, TylerBR97 said:

Just letting you all know, this album is rated higher than every single one of Gaga’s albums

But the critics hate Gaga, that’s obvious if you see that Selena and Ariana’s albums are scoring higher, I mean to the point that they are at the same score as Adele’s albums just makes you wonder what kind of joke the MetaCritic scores are... 

[Monster7 5,697]

16 minutes ago, monketsharona said:

The Fame Monster : 78

Born This Way : 71

The Fame : 71

Joanne : 67

....

Sweatener : 79 

I was about to post the same thing. And it's not thay Sweetener is overrared, it's Lady Gaga albums that are actually underrated

[highlikegaga 9,086]

you guys know that mellow and chill out sounds are a vibe and aesthetics, right?

maybe y'all have some type of album you wanted from her, but in the end it's her project and she can put whatever she wants in it. from the album cover alone you can tell that it's not a typical pop album filled with bops, and turns out that is absolutely fine.

i personally didn't enjoy it on the first listen (mind you i was high af and it's impossible for me to dislike something while high, yet most of the songs weren't my cup of tea) but i can acknowledge her artistry and direction.

 

 

[Haroon 49,685]

Listened to it the other day fully and I really liked it, went straight back and listened to it fully again and I’ve done that quite a few times since then too

Congratulations to her  It’s a great album and I’m glad to see it being praised and receiving positive feedback. I’ve heard 2 of her albums (this and Dangerous Woman) and it’s my favourite, even though I enjoyed and still enjoy Dangerous Woman a lot  

[Othon 33,458]

1 hour ago, ryanripley said:

ggd: why.... are pop girls over..... i miss pop.....

ggd when a pop girl succeeds: okay NO

...the album has to be good, sis. 

As I've said elsewhere, this score is less reflective of whether the music is any good and more reflective of the potency of the narrative that exists around her right now. 

A score of 79 for this album is, frankly, ridiculous.

[Lord Temptation 11,209]

Nope can’t take this seriously 

Honestly Metacritic is turning into the VMAs 

[littlepotter 75,142]

1 hour ago, Haroon said:

Listened to it the other day fully and I really liked it, went straight back and listened to it fully again and I’ve done that quite a few times since then too

Congratulations to her  It’s a great album and I’m glad to see it being praised and receiving positive feedback. I’ve heard 2 of her albums (this and Dangerous Woman) and it’s my favourite, even though I enjoyed and still enjoy Dangerous Woman a lot  

haroon has taste

1 hour ago, Lord Temptation said:

Honestly Metacritic is turning into the VMAs 

i have to laugh what kind of statement

[Thomas P 18,479]

1 hour ago, Haroon said:

Listened to it the other day fully and I really liked it, went straight back and listened to it fully again and I’ve done that quite a few times since then too

Congratulations to her  It’s a great album and I’m glad to see it being praised and receiving positive feedback. I’ve heard 2 of her albums (this and Dangerous Woman) and it’s my favourite, even though I enjoyed and still enjoy Dangerous Woman a lot  

Yassss haroon Stan talent!

[retroglamx 5,177]

The album is good, it really is but is not as good as Dangerous Woman. I can't believe people are getting their panties all wet for all these Pharrell disposable beats.

[ItsTommyBitch 12,640]

"I don't like the album, therefore anyone that does must be wrong"

What a concept  

Sweetener actually has some good review in my book, like they don't just focus on Manchester (though it is part of the inspiration for the work so its not completely unfair to bring it up) but actually talk about the production, lyrics, vocals, etc. I suggest you read them, they might influence the way you perceive/understand the record. It's a record worth thinking of as not a "failed pop" album, but a step into a different direction for Ariana as an artist and one that - while not always perfect, is cohesive and has some great moments you learn to appreciate

[datlastfam 5,112]

It is just not as good as Dangerous Woman, I only liked 3-4 songs compare to DW which has a lot of bops