Aquarius
by Tinashe
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Oct 7, 2014
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. XXL
    Oct 8, 2014
    60
    The times when it succeeds are when Tinashe doesn’t overdo things.
  2. Slant Magazine
    Oct 6, 2014
    60
    Interludes were employed on Janet's best albums to segue between an array of themes, genres, and tempos; here they're just used as atmosphere, to create the illusion of an album that's larger than the sum of its parts.

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#45 Most Discussed Album of 2014
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#27 Most Shared Album of 2014

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 272 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 243 out of 272
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 272
  3. Negative: 21 out of 272
  1. thedopeavenue
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    From top to bottom, this is an amazing album. Not only is it amazing, but it brings together every essence of what made R&B such a dominantFrom top to bottom, this is an amazing album. Not only is it amazing, but it brings together every essence of what made R&B such a dominant genre in the early 2000s. Not only that, but it’s a modern blueprint for what an album should sound like in 2014, because most people are not releasing albums. They’re releasing 10 songs and a bonus track. This body of work is cohesive from the opening song “Aquarius,” to the “The Storm” outro. And that’s another thing Tinashe learned from the greats like Janet Jackson, who’s albums always transitioned perfectly between songs. Aquarius is smart, it’s dark, it’s deep, it’s club-friendly, it’s guy-friendly, it’s radio-friendly, it has lyrical depth, it blends genres, it’s cohesive yet diverse.… Full Review »
  2. Cvargas1016
    Oct 7, 2014
    8
    Tinashe's debut album Aquarius is clearly just a glimpse of what the singer/songwriter is capable of. Many people compliment her breathy,Tinashe's debut album Aquarius is clearly just a glimpse of what the singer/songwriter is capable of. Many people compliment her breathy, whispery vocals however she is capable of more as she proved while singing the National Anthem for the Dodgers. This album is just an introduction and a good one at that. She doesn't let any of the song's beat or bass line take her over and glides rightfully so over it, never taking a backseat to any of the songs. The interlude's on the album definitely take you from song to song and makes the transitions much easier than most albums where songs just seem randomly placed. She sounds comfortable with her sound and you can tell a lot of effort went into making the album.… Full Review »
  3. therealxoxo
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    Surprisingly good. Don't be fooled by '2 On', which originally lead me to believe she was a one hit wonder. This album is a solid, cohesiveSurprisingly good. Don't be fooled by '2 On', which originally lead me to believe she was a one hit wonder. This album is a solid, cohesive body of work and probably the best urban debut from a female we've seen in years. My favourites include 'Bet', 'Aquarius', 'Cold Sweat' and 'Thug Cry'.… Full Review »
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