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Beauty Marks
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 47 Ratings

  • Summary: The seventh full-length release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from Macklemore, Kelly Rowland, and Tekno.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Pitchfork
    May 16, 2019
    65
    Despite a handful of highlights, Beauty Marks is marred by filler, moving between frothy pop-R&B and stale empowerment anthems that leave Ciara’s talents largely underused.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    May 16, 2019
    60
    This may not be a groundbreaking record, but it’s definitely one that delivers bops befitting of a woman who keeps on performing even when she’s served with court papers on stage.
  3. AllMusic
    May 16, 2019
    50
    She retreads just about every move she has made before, even though the crop of new fellow songwriters and producers almost outnumbers the familiar likes of Ester Dean, Pierre Medor, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Rodney Jerkins, Jasper Cameron, and Theron Thomas.
  4. Spin
    May 16, 2019
    40
    A mediocre album without the ambition to flirt with the terrible, Beauty Marks manages to land in the middle of Ciara’s discography when boldness is required.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. GeorgeCL
    May 18, 2019
    10
    Judging by the score Ciara doesn’t get the credit she deserves as the icon she is this album is a great start to her own Label “BEAUTY MARKSJudging by the score Ciara doesn’t get the credit she deserves as the icon she is this album is a great start to her own Label “BEAUTY MARKS ENTERTAINMENT” and as an Independent artist that’s one people seem to be forgetting you get a variety of style of songs from love songs to empowering songs to lay back songs this album is truly a great body of work it’s time to start giving Ciara the credit she deserves.… Expand
  2. FactsOnly
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This album is amazing from start to finish it's an album with a message and meaning to it and i can honestly say i love every single song onThis album is amazing from start to finish it's an album with a message and meaning to it and i can honestly say i love every single song on it well worth the purchase if your looking for a feel good uplifting album this is definitely it.she 's very underrated & talented she puts in the work Ciara is one of the best artist and performers out right now very passionate positive and inspiring Beauty marks is one of her best albums.… Expand
  4. ConnorLamb
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Albúm com ótimas músicas pra dançar e ótimas baladas românticas ex: 'Beauty Marks'.
  5. Shada
    May 18, 2019
    6
    This album by Ciara is ok. She has been in the music industry for years so I would expect better songs and vocal range, even though her voiceThis album by Ciara is ok. She has been in the music industry for years so I would expect better songs and vocal range, even though her voice is not a powerhouse like Beyonce's. This album seems like a teenage pop girl album instead of a veteran in the game. She is independent but expected better. And for her fans to say this album is great is delusional. A great album explores vocal performances and pushes the personal boundaries of the artist. This album is safe.… Expand
  6. RafaelSeixas
    May 19, 2019
    6
    É um álbum que, dentro do 'jeito Ciara' de ser, ele é muito aderente - isto até incomoda em certos momentos, pois, por algumas faixas dá umaÉ um álbum que, dentro do 'jeito Ciara' de ser, ele é muito aderente - isto até incomoda em certos momentos, pois, por algumas faixas dá uma sensação de "já ter ouvido isso em trabalhos anteriores". Particularmente destaco o single 'Beaty Marks' (uma balada R&B com uns cortes de violino no piano muito bons) e 'Dose' (sample pesado, imponente, com vários recortes - eu gosto disso). No geral é um álbum meio óbvio - Ciara preferiu se mantar em sua zona de conforto, mesmo lhe custando a sensação "de já ter ouvido isso antes".… Expand
  7. someonewhocares
    Jul 11, 2022
    6
    Her first album in four years, Beauty Marks manages to maintain both essential Ciara with dance floor and balladic fillers. With "Level Up",Her first album in four years, Beauty Marks manages to maintain both essential Ciara with dance floor and balladic fillers. With "Level Up", Ciara perfectly demonstrates her musical talent, whilest in "Girl Gang", we see a side of Ciara that not only feels rebellious, but also feels like filler.

    Plus, you would expect her first album in four years to have more than 11 songs on it, wouldn't you?    … Expand
  8. MusicLuke
    May 23, 2019
    5
    This album has a lot of potential to be great with the single “Thinkin Bout You”. It seems like the album during the beginning starts offThis album has a lot of potential to be great with the single “Thinkin Bout You”. It seems like the album during the beginning starts off strong with a clear message unfortunately after getting derailed by fillers it seems to veer off the intended message. This album reminds me of a mountain of songs with highs and lows. I can appreciated the songs “Beauty Marks” and “Trust Myself” but besides the apparent singles this album doesn’t fulfill her talent as a whole.… Expand

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