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1000 Forms of Fear
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Universal acclaim- based on 547 Ratings

  • Summary: The sixth full-length release for the Australian pop singer-songwriter was produced by Greg Kurstin.
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Chandelier
Party girls don't get hurt Can't feel anything, when will I learn? I push it down, push it down I'm the one "for a good time call" Phone's blowin'... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Fact Magazine (UK)
    Jul 16, 2014
    90
    Whether or not stadium pop is to everyone’s taste, this is it in its smartest and most human form.
  2. New York Daily News (Jim Faber)
    Jul 8, 2014
    80
    In sound, composition and performance, Sia captures the melodrama of teen life, with all the lunatic exaggeration it deserves.
  3. Exclaim
    Jul 7, 2014
    80
    Just consider it a solid project from an artist who, after creating albums since the late-90s, is finally getting her recognition in front, instead of behind the curtain.
  4. The Line of Best Fit
    Jul 11, 2014
    80
    1000 Forms of Fear is a anguished pop album for our uncertain times, crafted by an artist who is conflicted and torn by her celebrity as well as her vulnerable heart.
  5. Clash Music
    Jul 24, 2014
    70
    Fortunately, these successes do not overwhelm 1000 Forms Of Fear, with tracks such as ‘Big Girls Cry’ and ‘Fire Meet Gasoline’ more than matching the output of her past clients in terms of captivating, powerful pop.
  6. Pretty Much Amazing
    Jul 8, 2014
    67
    Though her new material is of mixed quality, Sia’s instrument remains uniformly magnificent. She executes vocal cartwheels throughout these twelve songs, delivering great pain with even greater triumph.
  7. The A.V. Club
    Jul 8, 2014
    50
    1000 Forms Of Fear certainly has the songs and contemporary sheen to make Sia a star in her own right, but it’s at the expense of both her emotional intimacy and her offbeat personality.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 89
  3. Negative: 2 out of 89
  1. thaleslucas
    Jul 10, 2014
    10
    '1000 Forms of Fear' is a creative album! Sia did great songs that made me feel in other world. So many dramatic and fantastic words.... This'1000 Forms of Fear' is a creative album! Sia did great songs that made me feel in other world. So many dramatic and fantastic words.... This is one of the greatest albums of the century!… Expand
  2. Xbil2Hope
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece Chandelier was the biggest hit in this album The biggest hit in the whole world
  4. Joshuwo
    Dec 30, 2015
    10
    Simply amazing. You can really feel the lyrics and the message Sia is conveying through each song on 1000 Forms Of Fear - with each song beingSimply amazing. You can really feel the lyrics and the message Sia is conveying through each song on 1000 Forms Of Fear - with each song being unique from one another. Truly a great singer and songwriter - which is demonstrated by her innovation with each album and 1000 Forms Of Fear yet again sets a new bar in her innovation. In my opinion, it's a must buy album and I enjoy every song on the album.… Expand
  5. juanselopez340
    May 14, 2023
    10
    THIS IS GREAT, IT'S PURE ENERGY WITH THAT BEAUTIFUL VOICE. One of the best beautiful albums I've ever heard this saved me and I'm here toTHIS IS GREAT, IT'S PURE ENERGY WITH THAT BEAUTIFUL VOICE. One of the best beautiful albums I've ever heard this saved me and I'm here to listen to it forever in my life and I will always do it.… Expand
  6. FragileLamplite
    May 22, 2015
    9
    One of the most poignant, emotionally resonating and important pop albums of the decade, crafted by the master lyricist and singer Sia, whoOne of the most poignant, emotionally resonating and important pop albums of the decade, crafted by the master lyricist and singer Sia, who has long been an indie darling in many circles. Launching her music into the turbulent world of the mainstream charts and radio, 1000 Forms of Fear represents a turning point in Sia's career, one that would be considered selling out if it were done by any other artist. Instead, Sia turns her pop debut into a shining magnum opus, with intelligent lyrics and masterful production.… Expand
  7. Cycled
    Nov 11, 2014
    7
    Bought this because of her singing on "Titanium". This CD is above average pop music and lyrics. She has a voice that seems to not be overBought this because of her singing on "Titanium". This CD is above average pop music and lyrics. She has a voice that seems to not be over produced.… Expand
  8. fajnydamian
    Oct 13, 2015
    0
    I remember time when Sia was a cool artist. She used to make unique music but then... Something strange happened and she released "Chandelier"I remember time when Sia was a cool artist. She used to make unique music but then... Something strange happened and she released "Chandelier" and later this awful album "1000 Forms of Fear". I can't **** understand why she hides her face. Everyone knows her face so what's the problem? Anyway, this album is an average and boring work. Compared to her old albums... this is really weak.… Expand

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