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Universal acclaim- based on 42 Ratings

  • Summary: The latest full-length release from Post Malone features guitar and pop influences with production from Louis Bell, Max Martin, Andrew Watt, and Rami Yacoub.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. AllMusic
    Aug 2, 2023
    90
    Melodic and heartfelt, Austin surprises at nearly every turn, whether that's by an unexpected sonic detour or the simple fact that Post Malone has never sounded this fearless.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 31, 2023
    80
    The shift from trap beats and hip-hop delivery to purer pop suites Malone well, proving that slowing down can be a creative advantage, especially when you’re heading in the right direction.
  3. Variety
    Aug 1, 2023
    78
    It sounds like sobering stuff on paper. But on record, a lot of these songs play out as breezily as Styles’ “As It Was.” It’s a record that’s in constant conflict with itself, using candor and humor as a self-conscious form of denial, maybe; the easygoing infectiousness of the music always is reassuring us that there’s nothing to worry about amid all this conspicuous consumption.
  4. Rolling Stone
    Jul 28, 2023
    60
    Almost every track finds Post in some tortured posture like this, singing cheerily into a bottle he’s doomed to finish. They’re largely fine songs, and clever, but lighter than Post seems to want them to be.
  5. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 7, 2023
    60
    Although always listenable, Austin soon gets tired and whiny.
  6. Pitchfork
    Aug 1, 2023
    55
    For some reason—fear of boring his fans, obedience to the preferences of the streaming services, a career focused on club bangers—Malone won’t let these songs breathe. The result is an album that’s overstuffed and undercooked.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Jul 31, 2023
    40
    Yes, Malone is still able to whip out some sticky refrains, but the songs here all follow the same overly simplistic pop structure, to the point that their catchiness is less an affirmation of his songwriting talents and more of an inevitability of pop formula.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. Danieler
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    This album came with a big surprise, Posty came with a very different footprint and managed to show good songs
  2. ilana_7
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm so happy for listtend this New album. It's amazin. Tkns so much PM. love u… Expand
  4. Fabiancsc
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    Great album from start to finish. This album is a variety of sounds and lyrics. It is one of the best of the year, frankly deserves a lot ofGreat album from start to finish. This album is a variety of sounds and lyrics. It is one of the best of the year, frankly deserves a lot of recognition. I would say what is Post Malone's best work to date.… Expand
  5. bradyc7
    Jul 31, 2023
    9
    I'll give this album a solid 9. As a Post Malone fan since pre-Stoney, I'll have to admit this album may not be for the casual posty fan. ThisI'll give this album a solid 9. As a Post Malone fan since pre-Stoney, I'll have to admit this album may not be for the casual posty fan. This takes a venture off the edgy and melodic "rap" genre and focuses on a collection of radio-friendly songs. This album will most likely have more longevity than the debut numbers may appear to show. My personal favorites are "Sign Me Up" and "Laugh it Off"… Expand
  6. sampierotti
    Jul 29, 2023
    9
    Amazing, album made of hits. I wouldn't hear anything this summer but that music
  7. Lajaleaa
    Aug 25, 2023
    6
    This is the first time I give a complete opportunity to Post Malone, and I barely knew some songs from him; I was not sure what kind of musicThis is the first time I give a complete opportunity to Post Malone, and I barely knew some songs from him; I was not sure what kind of music he actually makes. Now I realize he is kind of another pop artist that tries to be cool in the same music industry we already have a lot of. And I hope this doesn't sound too harsh, but he actually sounds exactly like Ed Sheeran, but he actually tries to take it a step further. So, yes, inside all of this there is nothing more than a fleeting pop that most likely will disappears and be forgotten when another Post Malone appears and appeals to the younger generations of united states.
    I didn't like the way he merges some genres in here, but he sings nice, and his lyrics are generic for obvious reasons. Nothing new, but friendly enough to be something enough for enough time for him to claim his 15 something of fame.    … Expand
  8. Hovdagoat
    Aug 2, 2023
    0
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