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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 166 Ratings

  • Summary: The full-length debut for the Los Angeles pop singer-songwriter features production and songs co-written by Tim Anderson, Lil Silva, Justin Parker, Shlohmo, Sohn, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, and Jamie Woon.
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Waiting Game
I'm thinking it over The way you make me feel all sexy but it's causing me shame I wanna lean on your shoulder I wish I was allowed but I don't... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Sep 8, 2014
    94
    Confident and complex, it's a standout debut from one of the most promising artists of the last few years.
  2. The Guardian
    Sep 4, 2014
    80
    The Tim Anderson-produced Someone New and Under the Table sink into nondescript ballad territory, but otherwise Goddess is an accomplished debut.
  3. Mojo
    Sep 12, 2014
    80
    Goddess weaves a captivating spell that many are certain to fall under. [Oct 2014, p.87]
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  4. Uncut
    Aug 29, 2014
    70
    Banks is an earnest singer with an ear for complex anthems--she's at her best when letting big emotions rip. [Oct 2014, p.67]
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  5. CMJ
    Sep 9, 2014
    70
    If there’s anything missing from Goddess, it’s something that could set Banks apart from the lanscape of beats + vocals that’s so saturated today.
  6. The New York Times
    Sep 8, 2014
    70
    Out in a naturalistic realm, supported by the music rather than encased by it, Banks sounds more ordinary. She’s at her best facing down a sterile, indifferent universe.
  7. Pitchfork
    Sep 9, 2014
    50
    Banks could certainly go places--but Goddess doesn't, and instead seems content to wallow in the same depressive rut for an exhausting 59 minutes.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. SpectrumNemesis
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    While I was listening this album, I felt like the drama and the love was in a perfect harmony. Banks used the Experimental beats to do anWhile I was listening this album, I felt like the drama and the love was in a perfect harmony. Banks used the Experimental beats to do an amazing work, with musics great and that really look like a Goddess.… Expand
  2. gagaeb12
    Oct 29, 2016
    10
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  4. Ishan
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    True art. Listening to this album was made me zone out completely. Its just beautiful and truly inspiring. Banks is definitely the breakoutTrue art. Listening to this album was made me zone out completely. Its just beautiful and truly inspiring. Banks is definitely the breakout star of 2014.… Expand
  5. Blakebcb123
    Sep 27, 2014
    9
    Amazing. Very beautiful, I love her voice and the music fits her voice really well. Only reason i wouldn't give the album a 10 is because itAmazing. Very beautiful, I love her voice and the music fits her voice really well. Only reason i wouldn't give the album a 10 is because it was very long, some songs were forgettable. Still a great album.… Expand
  6. shannonsuxx
    Dec 16, 2018
    8
    A gorgeous, dark, emotional and atmospheric debut record by new alternative R&B songstress, Jillian Banks.
  7. longjetty7
    Sep 26, 2015
    8
    Goddess is an exceptionally well-crafted album by an artist who clearly knows what she's good at. Most of Banks' songs are mid-tempo, dark,Goddess is an exceptionally well-crafted album by an artist who clearly knows what she's good at. Most of Banks' songs are mid-tempo, dark, dramatic, and pretty chill, and while some people might understandably take issue with a lack of variety here, I think it actually makes for a pretty cohesive album. There are a lot of good songs on Goddess, but at 14 tracks (or 18 on the deluxe edition), it is a little long, and I'd probably give it a 9 or 10 if she cut out a few songs.… Expand
  8. theBEAT
    Oct 13, 2014
    6
    Banks' debut album Goddess offers some great brooding singles included on her previously released EP's; the real question is if those singlesBanks' debut album Goddess offers some great brooding singles included on her previously released EP's; the real question is if those singles truly warrant a full LP because the rest of the "album" feels a little filler.
    BEST TRACKS: Brain, Change, Beggin' for Thread    … Expand

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