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How to Let Go
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release for the Norwegian pop singer-songwriter Sigrid features a guest appearance from Bring Me The Horizon.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. AllMusic
    May 5, 2022
    90
    Every bit as refreshing and even more insightful than her debut, Norwegian pop star Sigrid delivers another near-flawless effort with her sophomore album, How to Let Go.
  2. The Independent (UK)
    May 6, 2022
    80
    Overall Sigrid achieves exactly what she’s set out to do: add some grit to her previously pristine pop.
  3. The Skinny
    May 5, 2022
    80
    Thank Me Later and Burning Bridges both wade through the sentiment of leaving on a high rather than trying to scale a sinking ship. While feel-good anthem Mirror is the body confidence balm we all need a dash of this summer. The record isn’t all righteous pop bangers though. There are some tear-jerking numbers that even Adele would be proud of (see: Last To Know and High Note).
  4. Clash Music
    May 6, 2022
    80
    The Scandinavian chanteuse has returned with more anthemic contenders in the shape of her sophomore album 'How To Let Go'.
  5. DIY Magazine
    May 6, 2022
    70
    ‘How To Let Go’ is an album of two halves, where at times she seamlessly slides back into the laid-back persona of old.
  6. musicOMH.com
    May 13, 2022
    70
    Sigrid has delivered a suite of tracks that explore a theme without becoming tiresome, with slick songwriting and polished production to help the message hit home.
  7. Pitchfork
    May 11, 2022
    54
    Although Sigrid sings each line as if it’s eye-openingly profound, anyone looking for depth on How to Let Go will quickly find themselves in the shallow end.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. asgaan
    May 10, 2022
    10
    sigrid surprised us with this album, I thought it would be sucker punch 2, but it really shows an evolution in lyrics and vocals. anothersigrid surprised us with this album, I thought it would be sucker punch 2, but it really shows an evolution in lyrics and vocals. another great album from 2022 that should transcend mainstream music.… Expand
  2. Sunnwyze
    May 6, 2022
    10
    Minha princesa Sigrid continua a entregar ótimas canções e vocais aguçados.
  4. martinfalvarezg
    May 11, 2022
    10
    Sigrid proves that she is only getting better at writing. Such a nice collection of songs to add to her catalogue.
  5. w_reviews
    May 8, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece, a work of art, can’t describe this album in words cause there’s no word to describe how good this is.
  6. Alimuhamed
    May 6, 2022
    10
    Such an impressive sophomore album, full of bops and it shows the growth of sigrid and her songwriting skills
  7. micaelguerriero
    May 7, 2022
    9
    Perhaps one of the most impressive musical glow ups I've had the pleasure of witnessing. Sigrid's second album is a fresh breath of air in thePerhaps one of the most impressive musical glow ups I've had the pleasure of witnessing. Sigrid's second album is a fresh breath of air in the pop world. Sophisticated, yet light and fresh productions in a mixture of influences juggled with skill but that do not take away from the cohesion of the project. The young singer's voice and songwriting have never been more brilliant.… Expand
  8. Khiss
    May 9, 2022
    4
    No idea why people are hyping this album soo much. Vocals are super flat and sound same-ish from beginning to the end of the song. BackgroundNo idea why people are hyping this album soo much. Vocals are super flat and sound same-ish from beginning to the end of the song. Background music is overpowering and makes the vocals unintelligible.

    All in all I would say it sounds like a budget Alanis Morissette album. Not a fan of her, but at least she has a solid vocal range    … Expand

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