I Cry When I Laugh
by Jess Glynne
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Sep 11, 2015
User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 106 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 106
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 106
  3. Negative: 25 out of 106
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  1. diegonelli
    Sep 13, 2015
    6
    I like the first tracks, they are wonderful. And Jess voice is amazing! I'm not a huge fan of her music, but british artists are way better than americans (the most of the times).
  2. savioeu
    Dec 15, 2015
    7
    Not all tracks here are really easily enjoyable, but Jess shows some savy-pop-knowledge by chosing the right songs to be singles and these are the songs that will make of her a memorable artist.
  3. Evic21
    Oct 17, 2015
    7
    Even though this album doesn't really offer anything new to the table, Glynne has a lot of fun and has a very distinctive voice which makes this album pure pop pleasure.
  4. luckythisway
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    I don't understand the hate that this album is receiving. It's a fresh but familiar house and dancepop record that wants you to get on the floor and have a good time. What's wrong with that?
  5. miguelsanhueza
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Amazing album!!!!! I love every song, every song is an anthem and a potential hit on the charts. British are much better in the music industry!!!!!!!!!
  6. nobodyknowsme
    Sep 18, 2015
    8
    I think critics are so harsh and wrong on this album.It's a simple and beautiful house music oriented pop album.Most of the songs are catchy and satisfying.Only down side of this album is being too generic.Otherwise it's awesome!
  7. Chaser_13
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    This album is phenomenal, anyone who says different is out their mind. Jess Glynne is is vocally talented beyond her years and this record will be a huge success.
  8. JamesWimbury
    Sep 19, 2015
    4
    I have to admit, I'm not a huge Jess Glynne fan. The first two singles, Right Here and Hold My Hand, don't offer much to excite you, and the majority of the album is basic filler content. The highlights of the album, and I stress that there are very few, include "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" and "Why Me" but mainly due to the production rather than the quality of the songs themselves. AI have to admit, I'm not a huge Jess Glynne fan. The first two singles, Right Here and Hold My Hand, don't offer much to excite you, and the majority of the album is basic filler content. The highlights of the album, and I stress that there are very few, include "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" and "Why Me" but mainly due to the production rather than the quality of the songs themselves. A disappointing first effort… Expand
  9. halcyon7
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    British album of the year!!!!!!!!!!!! don't be sohard on yourself is the song of the year it's sooo good!!!! shes SLAAAAYING HARD!!!!!!!!!!! you deserve your success jess!! love ur album!!!!!!!!
  10. LegendaryMau
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    Excellent,I like every song. I was expecting her release since Rather Be and the waiting is over. I love this album and I'm so glad that Jess slayed the charts in her origin country. Give it a listen you won't be disappointed. 10/10
  11. TheKavehJ
    Sep 13, 2015
    1
    If Hold My Hand was not on Jess Glynne's new album, it would be a zero for sure. The music doesn't even flow together. Hold My Hand is amazing but the rest of the album is a for sure disappointment,.
  12. MatheusSouza
    Oct 21, 2015
    10
    O que dizer do álbum do ano?
    Com o "I Cry When I Laugh", Jess Glynne nos deu um álbum completo, daqueles em que todas as faixas são ótimas e você se apaixona de primeira.
    Um ponto que não pode de forma alguma deixar de ser citado, é a flexibilidade do álbum, que consegue trazer músicas animadas e viciantes como "Hold My Hand" e músicas tristes e belas como "Saddest Vanilla". De 1 a 10,    O que dizer do álbum do ano?
    Com o "I Cry When I Laugh", Jess Glynne nos deu um álbum completo, daqueles em que todas as faixas são ótimas e você se apaixona de primeira.
    Um ponto que não pode de forma alguma deixar de ser citado, é a flexibilidade do álbum, que consegue trazer músicas animadas e viciantes como "Hold My Hand" e músicas tristes e belas como "Saddest Vanilla".
    De 1 a 10, esse álbum com certeza merece um 11.    … Expand
  13. Jiano74
    Jan 24, 2016
    4
    This album isn't awful but it certainly could be better I had high hopes after hearing that she had achieved several UK number ones before its release but it did disappoint a bit but I think she can improve and release some interesting work in the future.
  14. Sani
    Jan 4, 2016
    6
    Dissapointing for a woman with such an amazingly erratic voice. I think she could do well moving in a more Florence and the Machine-like direction. The album is too unfocused and the lyrics are weak. I don't think the type of music she is making does her justice. I will wait for the next one
  15. arcanjo
    Feb 22, 2016
    8
    i like the happy go lucky vibe of this album at the same time that it looks to throw back the 80's music in a very fresh way. Its the mix of present and past that her voice makes it very of her own way to show it.
  16. Unbiasedforreal
    Apr 21, 2017
    7
    In My opinion this is one of the most underrated albums of 2015. For a pop album, the sound is quite diverse eg. the The Upbeat radio pop of Hold my Hand is in complete contrast of the deep Rn B of Strawberry Fields. The instrumentation is also one of its strong points, combing electric sounds with strings, horns and keys,the lyric content is not the most poetic, but its definitely wellIn My opinion this is one of the most underrated albums of 2015. For a pop album, the sound is quite diverse eg. the The Upbeat radio pop of Hold my Hand is in complete contrast of the deep Rn B of Strawberry Fields. The instrumentation is also one of its strong points, combing electric sounds with strings, horns and keys,the lyric content is not the most poetic, but its definitely well written. The strongest quality of this album is Glynne's voice, unique, powerful and soulful. Best songs are Don't be so hard, Hold my hand, Ain't got far to go, You can find me, and a whole lotta other great familiar stuff. I recommend this for radio listeners looking for something with a bit more depth. People are way harsh on album. It's GOOD!… Expand
  17. GabrielVictor
    Jul 6, 2016
    6
    "I Cry When I Laugh", o primeiro álbum de estúdio da cantora pop britânica Jess Glynne, apresenta singles muito mais concretos do que o próprio disco, possuindo canções espontâneas e divertidas, enquanto os arranjos instrumentais são muito bem acoplados com o incrível potencial vocal de Jess; que tardiamente falha em demonstrar qualquer tipo de inovação dentre letras simplórias e"I Cry When I Laugh", o primeiro álbum de estúdio da cantora pop britânica Jess Glynne, apresenta singles muito mais concretos do que o próprio disco, possuindo canções espontâneas e divertidas, enquanto os arranjos instrumentais são muito bem acoplados com o incrível potencial vocal de Jess; que tardiamente falha em demonstrar qualquer tipo de inovação dentre letras simplórias e sonoridades alternadamente ensurdecedoras. Sem sombra de dúvida, Jess possui uma voz potente e uma alma irradiante, mas ela deveria organizar melhor seu arsenal musical e investir em ritmos mais marcantes e sadios. C+… Expand
  18. BossCharn
    Nov 30, 2016
    6
    A good start for her. Only one thing that get me bored of her album is her voice that does not unique and should be remembered or addicted like other world class artist.

    My Top 3;
    1. Ain't Got Far to Go
    2. Saddest Vanilla
    3. Don't Be So Hard on Yourself
  19. RK13
    Jul 10, 2017
    4
    This album is a good example of where the singles chosen do not meet the standard of the album itself. This may be due to the high amount of airplay Glynne received (Hold My Hand was played to death). With this, Glynne's sound begins to sound generic and then starts the same. There is a lot of potential for Glynne to improve because if she can produce songs such as Take Me Home, SaddestThis album is a good example of where the singles chosen do not meet the standard of the album itself. This may be due to the high amount of airplay Glynne received (Hold My Hand was played to death). With this, Glynne's sound begins to sound generic and then starts the same. There is a lot of potential for Glynne to improve because if she can produce songs such as Take Me Home, Saddest Vanilla and Bad Blood, the sophomore will be highly praised. Bad Blood would have to be a hidden jewel. Of course it is not as good as Taylor Swift- but what is? The song sounds like the background music to World 2 in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. It is a great song.

    Highlights: Gave Me Something, Take Me Home. Why Me, Saddest Vanilla, Right Here, Bad Blood
    Pitfalls: Hold My Hand, No Rights No Wrongs    … Expand
  20. AngelMier160
    May 31, 2020
    10
    WOW what a successful debut album, all the songs sound amazing, why is it beautiful to me and the meaning makes you cry, take me home etc songs that transmit too much, the only thing that I feel was missing was the song “No right No Wrongs "But from there the album is excellent
  21. Ujjwal1984
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This Album Name tell Everything " i cry when i laugh " Take me home is one of her best songs and literally a good songwriting Album Loved it

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53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Spin
    Sep 15, 2015
    50
    There’s no question that Jess Glynne is a very good singer, but her debut proves her best work thus far is on songs that aren’t even hers.
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  2. Boston Globe
    Sep 10, 2015
    70
    Glynne’s first solo album (which has already hit No. 1 in the UK) is a bit all over the place stylistically, but flaunts her formidable pipes and undeniable talent for injecting a lyric with vulnerability.
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  3. Q Magazine
    Aug 25, 2015
    40
    Glynne's voice is a powerful weapon to secure audience submission, yet it quickly becomes a weak link, making Florence Welch sound like Vashti Bunyan. [Sep 2015, p.112]
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