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Gag Order
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews What's this?

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Universal acclaim- based on 128 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth full-length studio release from pop singer-songwriter Kesha was produced by Rick Rubin.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. The Independent (UK)
    May 18, 2023
    100
    Gag Order comes loaded with deliciously weird and compellingly urgent hooks.
  2. The Observer (UK)
    May 22, 2023
    80
    Though interludes from the late guru Ram Dass feel a little hokey, overall Gag Order is polished, powerful and affirming.
  3. The Line of Best Fit
    May 22, 2023
    80
    Never has Kesha's music felt this inspiringly rich. It has all the potential of once again making her a staple on the music scene, and this time even beyond pop.
  4. Slant Magazine
    May 18, 2023
    70
    Despite some slipshod sequencing and periodic bouts of pretension, the album manages to articulate a working thesis for Kesha’s artistry that exists independently from the apparatus of purely commercial exhibitionism.
  5. Clash Music
    May 19, 2023
    70
    Sadly, co-producer Rick Rubin’s minimalist philosophy stifles many of the tracks. ... When the album does decide to break free, however, the results are stunning.
  6. musicOMH.com
    May 18, 2023
    60
    An album which is both fascinating and hard to listen to at times. Gag Order may not go down as Kesha’s best album, but it’s certainly the album that she has to make at this present time.
  7. PopMatters
    May 22, 2023
    60
    Angry and disturbing lyrics of this caliber would signify liberation for any other female artist. But it’s never been more evident than it is on Gag Order that Kesha is not a free woman. This makes it all the more difficult to enjoy Gag Order for what it is when there’s a blaring undercurrent that’s hard to ignore.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 73
  3. Negative: 3 out of 73
  1. EmotionFul
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    Listening to it everyday since its been released. Actual healing experience. Best album of the year so far, just speechless.
  2. Paulodrk
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Esse álbum é pura arte!!! Foi a palavra final que ela precisava antes de finalmente terminar o contrato com o Dr L*ke, é um grito de liberdadeEsse álbum é pura arte!!! Foi a palavra final que ela precisava antes de finalmente terminar o contrato com o Dr L*ke, é um grito de liberdade e nos mostra o lado mais frágil da Kesha em forma de músicas, algo que ninguém nunca esperou dela, e o melhor, tudo isso em um álbum totalmente experimental e artístico!!!… Expand
  4. Sinaaxcx
    May 19, 2023
    10
    This album New chapter for her career. She is taking the back her power but doing it with disgusting thoughts. Souls go on a spırıtual journeyThis album New chapter for her career. She is taking the back her power but doing it with disgusting thoughts. Souls go on a spırıtual journey to fınd peace , quıet and reach a dıvıne place and she is giving to us this… Expand
  5. mimismatzou
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Gagging, raw, emotional & liberating! Post pop is Kesha's the right way to go! Such a joy to experience her journey and musical growth! BestGagging, raw, emotional & liberating! Post pop is Kesha's the right way to go! Such a joy to experience her journey and musical growth! Best of her till her next masterpiece (hopefully soon).… Expand
  6. provyes
    May 21, 2023
    10
    An exceptional album, production is hypnotic and spiritualism reverberates throughout the entire album. Kesha’s musical evolution is unmatched.
  7. skylecrawling
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Gag Order, que álbum extremamente poderoso é delicioso o gosto da raiva e amor colocado nesse álbum, incrível. Kesha como sempre sendo aGag Order, que álbum extremamente poderoso é delicioso o gosto da raiva e amor colocado nesse álbum, incrível. Kesha como sempre sendo a artista foda que é… Expand
  8. Akoden777
    Jul 10, 2023
    1
    I love Keshas music. I think the only good song was "Eat the Acid" and it could've been made better. Plus it kind of saddens me. I was reallyI love Keshas music. I think the only good song was "Eat the Acid" and it could've been made better. Plus it kind of saddens me. I was really disappointed. I hope she comes back with her dance pop flare that made her such a hit. I was so excited for the album but it's kinda blah. Sorry Kesha! I guess this was an experimental album. I hope it isn't going to be long until we get her dance hits back in her next album.… Expand

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