Jaguar
by Victoria Monét
  • Record Label: Tribe
  • Release Date: Aug 7, 2020
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 114 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 11 out of 114
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  1. cortez0120
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    This is how you make an album! Victoria is clearly a super talented writer and crafted such a cohesive album that flows beautifully. Every single song is GREAT. There are no skips and no dull moments!
  2. leonhill_
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    we all knew victoria was gonna release a good debut, but THIS is an extraordinary album
  3. Nermin123
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Amazing, the album is so well done, she absolutely bodied every song and every song is so well produced and victoria’s vocals are angelic. 10/10
  4. ediane
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    ela é a fodona da internet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!
  5. CHristianLamar
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    I’ve found the album of the year, and it’s made by a black woman, with a powerful voice, and is still a growing, underrated, artistic genius. Each of the tracks sound different, each give a different experience (pun or no pun) and a new aura to listening to R&B, Pop, and/or Disco, IMO. I love this, I see it as flawless, and with time, this might be in my top 10 albums of all time, notI’ve found the album of the year, and it’s made by a black woman, with a powerful voice, and is still a growing, underrated, artistic genius. Each of the tracks sound different, each give a different experience (pun or no pun) and a new aura to listening to R&B, Pop, and/or Disco, IMO. I love this, I see it as flawless, and with time, this might be in my top 10 albums of all time, not kidding. It might be by the end of this year, honestly!… Expand
  6. kcc
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    the opening of the album (moment) take us to this calm track but with beautiful strings, lyrics & vocals. all through the album she’s serving vocals & rocking the instrumental part (violins, drums, trumpets...)
    this project feels real. it feels like the real essence of r&b. amazing. can’t wait for more.
  7. Igormatthew
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤… Expand
  8. musicalmarvell
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    "Jaguar" deserves all the acclaim it's getting. Victoria Monet's debut LP is full of groovy R&B tunes that are so unique in their ways. Only a few tracks were not so extravagant in my opinion, but everything else is musical gold. THIS is how you make an album people. Very well done!
  9. tun_outcharted
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, has 0 skips, love the 70s funk inspired sound. My favorite non-single is Touch Me, best song on the album would probably be "Moment" or "Experience"
  10. RejaniK
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    I love this album! It’s soooo good!! Victoria did that!! From her vocals to the lyrics, and production, this album is amazing!!
  11. grande_bad_idea
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    There is no skippable tracks. It's perfect. I love it so much and I'm obsessed with it.
  12. bobdash
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Jaguar is hearing the mystery and sexiness of Victoria Monét. She has been a staple in the music industry and now it is her to express herself through this amazing work. Her pen game is strong! Jaguar is for grown and Victoria voices her experiences through beautiful melodies. The background vocals and horns are such a vibe. Well done for a debut album. Excited for the two remaining parts.Jaguar is hearing the mystery and sexiness of Victoria Monét. She has been a staple in the music industry and now it is her to express herself through this amazing work. Her pen game is strong! Jaguar is for grown and Victoria voices her experiences through beautiful melodies. The background vocals and horns are such a vibe. Well done for a debut album. Excited for the two remaining parts. Victoria Monét is to taken serious and is coming for the girls and the charts. Don’t sleep on her. Wake up and stream, buy, and support Jaguar.… Expand
  13. Juliettexvic
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Such a good album, the songs are wonderful, and the visuals to. Congrats Vic for this amazing work !
  14. Kirajag
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Purely a masterpiece. Very very detailed and dynamic in so many ways. Can’t wait for the last two parts.
  15. Hannah802
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed this album. From “Moment”, a classic r&b track, to her more disco influenced tracks such as “Experience” this album truly is a great experience (pun intended). The title track, Jaguar, is my favorite right now, but almost every track sounds like a hit and my favorite changes with each listen. After listening to it for the first time, I added the tracks to so many of myI thoroughly enjoyed this album. From “Moment”, a classic r&b track, to her more disco influenced tracks such as “Experience” this album truly is a great experience (pun intended). The title track, Jaguar, is my favorite right now, but almost every track sounds like a hit and my favorite changes with each listen. After listening to it for the first time, I added the tracks to so many of my playlists. I highly recommend that you give this album a listen.… Expand
  16. tj2016
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album was just a masterpiece all around. the production value was superb, the transitional aspects flowed so beautifully, and it created a mini story with only nine songs. i can’t wait for part two of jaguar—… Expand
  17. IMMANEEDSPACEE
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    A marvelous and totally solid album, Jaguar transports you with its R&B touches to a world full of empowerment. I think it's time to stop knowing Victoria as Ariana Grande's best friend and give her her place in music.
  18. georgeroberts
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    completely stunning album, a whole masterpiece with no skips. such a sensual album that makes you feel so indulged. no flaws at all 10/10
  19. atanganeli
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Congratulations to Victoria Monét for bringing one of the biggest and best works of this year. "Jaguar" is more than just an R&B album, in fact it can be considered as one of the best albums of the year in general. Jaguar brings us a "calm dance" and sometimes a "more electric dance" where we have fun and never get tired of feeling Victoria Monét's soave music on our skin.
    Moment for    Congratulations to Victoria Monét for bringing one of the biggest and best works of this year. "Jaguar" is more than just an R&B album, in fact it can be considered as one of the best albums of the year in general. Jaguar brings us a "calm dance" and sometimes a "more electric dance" where we have fun and never get tired of feeling Victoria Monét's soave music on our skin.
    Moment for example is a great song to open the album, as it brings us perfect vocals and a cohesive sound, however throughout the album I found the lyrics of each song repetitive but that made the songs "bubble gums" in our head.
    I really liked the album and I was very sad to know that it has a little more than thirty minutes.    … Expand
  20. Fajitas14
    Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First time I am listening to this album but I didn’t like the album all the songs are bad… Expand
  21. jeffer21
    Aug 8, 2020
    6
    álbum elegante, melódico, bem coeso, sem contar nos vocais harmônicos da victoria!
  22. VitorMacauba
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums released this year (2020). It’s just such a R&B perfection, it makes u feel like u are floating and flying while listening to it. The lyrics and the beats are awesome!
  23. DavidMaher
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Monet has constructed an r&b album that feels simultaneously nostalgic and modern. Silky smooth vocals backed by funky instrumentals that build throughout and clever, straight lyrics which don't dance around the point of what she's trying to say have made this one of my favourite albums of 2020 and I do not say that lightly. She is a woman most known for her songwriting credits for some ofMonet has constructed an r&b album that feels simultaneously nostalgic and modern. Silky smooth vocals backed by funky instrumentals that build throughout and clever, straight lyrics which don't dance around the point of what she's trying to say have made this one of my favourite albums of 2020 and I do not say that lightly. She is a woman most known for her songwriting credits for some of the biggest artists in the world, most famously, Ariana Grande, but with this project, we see her emerge from the American-Italian superstar's shadow, as she begins to make a real name for herself as a major player in the music industry.… Expand
  24. Lajaleaa
    Feb 9, 2021
    8
    ( 84/100 )

    Victoria Monét está construyendo un hábil camino hacía la industria de la música con una versátil discografía de 5 EPs que la declaran como una digna cantante y contendiente en el el R&B y Pop algo Indie. "JAGUAR" es una producción en la que reluce el gran SG Lewis, D. Mile, Deputy, Tim Suby y xSDTRK con una combinación de composiciones limpias, sensuales y algo de baile    ( 84/100 )

    Victoria Monét está construyendo un hábil camino hacía la industria de la música con una versátil discografía de 5 EPs que la declaran como una digna cantante y contendiente en el el R&B y Pop algo Indie. "JAGUAR" es una producción en la que reluce el gran SG Lewis, D. Mile, Deputy, Tim Suby y xSDTRK con una combinación de composiciones limpias, sensuales y algo de baile sofisticado que logran cierto empoderamiento y alteza en el ambiente alrededor de Monét. Con letras sobre el autocontrol y el empoderamiento en medio de la sociedad y el amor, melodías y coros pegajosos sin temor a usar instrumentos clásicos como violines y combinarlos con sintetizadores. Ella sabe compartir su propia esencia y le da un tamaño muy grande para evocar un sentimiento de libertad y voluntad.
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    Victoria Monét is building a skilled path towards the music industry with a versatil discography of 5 EPs that declare her as a worthy contender and singer of R&B and Pop with some Indie. “JAGUAR” is a production in which stand out the great SG Lewis, DMile, Deputy, Tim Suby and xSDTRK with a combination of clean, sensual, and some sophisticated dance compositions that achieve certain empowerment and highness in the environment all around Monét. With lyrics about self-control and empowerment in the middle of the society and love, sticky melodies and chorus without fear of using classical instruments like violins and merging them with synthesizers. She knows how to share her own essence and she gives it a size big enough to evoke a feeling of freedom and will.    … Expand
  25. plovesgoodmusic
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    This album is reminiscent of the 70s disco-funk era. It's live instrumentation, shimmering beats, and silky soft vocals make you want to get down and boogie. It's a very short project sadly. There are 2 interludes, which kind of doesn't make sense because those are for transition periods for longer albums, but they still fit the vibe. This is something you loop over and over again untilThis album is reminiscent of the 70s disco-funk era. It's live instrumentation, shimmering beats, and silky soft vocals make you want to get down and boogie. It's a very short project sadly. There are 2 interludes, which kind of doesn't make sense because those are for transition periods for longer albums, but they still fit the vibe. This is something you loop over and over again until you feel sick. Cant wait to hear the next 2 parts that are coming.… Expand
  26. Reynald
    May 15, 2021
    10
    This is a really great album. Dive is my favourite song. Perfectionnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
  27. Javisarceno
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Arte, Victoria es una de las mejores escritoras y cantantes completas que hay actualmente, es una diosa y en este álbum y sus vocals son lo mejor ✨… Expand
  28. estcarreras
    Nov 3, 2020
    10
    underrated masterpiece! love her sm. it’s so good!!! ndjsjdkdkdkdkdkd djsjdjsjdjnsnds
  29. pelissium
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ART. Victoria made a brilliant and luxurious body of work that is cohesive and mesmerizing. Highlights include tracks like "Go there with you" and "Jaguar". I love the different instruments used throughout this album, and Monet's writing is as clever as ever. One of the most underrated albums of the year, and it comes from a queer black woman. Can't wait to hear more from her!… Expand
  30. soundmate
    Aug 23, 2020
    8
    Victoria Monét has delivered her best musical piece so far. "Jaguar" is a sensually playful musical compilation that will shock you due to the capacity every single note has of getting you naked. With certain resemblance to the soul of Marilyn Monroe aka wIth confidence, brashness and a hypnoticly beautiful attractive voice, the singer projects a magnificent mix of R&B and third millenniumVictoria Monét has delivered her best musical piece so far. "Jaguar" is a sensually playful musical compilation that will shock you due to the capacity every single note has of getting you naked. With certain resemblance to the soul of Marilyn Monroe aka wIth confidence, brashness and a hypnoticly beautiful attractive voice, the singer projects a magnificent mix of R&B and third millennium disco music greatly which, mixed with the smooth sexy voice of Monét and the producers' undeniable talent to add harmonies where required, make it an almost perfect record and one of the most interestings of 2020. It is unimaginable that this is the same girl who sang "Monopoly" last year, I can't believe how that song in particular hid her talent so much. Won't ever forget this crime, Republic Records.
    In less than half an hour, Monét demonstrates from beggining to end, which strenghth and power, that, whenever she wants to, she is going to rule the R&B game and make a mark on it that will last forever. Don't dare to miss the wonderful experience "Jaguar" is. This would have been the perfect "50 Shades of Grey" soundtrack if the movie wasn't well... painfull.    … Expand
  31. RageNate
    Aug 17, 2020
    7
    Worthies (6/9):
    - Moment
    - Dive
    - Jaguar
    - Experience
    - Ass Like That
    - Go There With You
  32. josephazar
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Jaguar is definitely one of the best projects released during this pandemic if not year, it is a cohesive and catchy R&B sensation with pop, jazz and soul influences, the EP has 9 tracks that are mostly gravitating towards more sexual and mature content. The lyrics on it aren't very deep, however, they're some of the best written and most creative lyrics on an album this year such as theJaguar is definitely one of the best projects released during this pandemic if not year, it is a cohesive and catchy R&B sensation with pop, jazz and soul influences, the EP has 9 tracks that are mostly gravitating towards more sexual and mature content. The lyrics on it aren't very deep, however, they're some of the best written and most creative lyrics on an album this year such as the lyric "You got nine times to come hit that" referring to her "supersonic **** in the title track, or also the lyrics "Met him about two months ago,said his name was gym, and that he'd make me better than before, so we work it out every day, we be makin' heads turn slow, you know what they say 'bout the grass, what you water, that's gon' grow" for the lead single "ass like that". Along with these very creative lyrics, Monet adds some heavenly harmonies in the background of almost every line on the album, supported by some very classy instrumentation such as strings, horns... Overall, jaguar is definitely the most underrated album released this year, it probably is one of the best R&B records that I've heard since a long time, bravo!… Expand
  33. renangonc_
    Jul 11, 2021
    10
    Uma obra de arte, r&b perfection. Victoria Monét realizou um trabalho artístico impecável.
  34. peheroal
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    OMG, the instrumentals r out of this world... Victoria did a perfectly debut album, anxious for her next album
  35. RNBey_
    Oct 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best projects this year and I really hope that the Grammys won't snub her just because she's an independent artist. The maturity of the topics that she discussed in this album is so commendable, it is sexy but not tacky, the production is really fits well with the songs, the horns and bed squeaks on Dive , the electric guitar moment on Go There With You, there are a lot ofOne of the best projects this year and I really hope that the Grammys won't snub her just because she's an independent artist. The maturity of the topics that she discussed in this album is so commendable, it is sexy but not tacky, the production is really fits well with the songs, the horns and bed squeaks on Dive , the electric guitar moment on Go There With You, there are a lot of standout moments in this project. Even the interludes, they are really good that you want them to be a whole song.… Expand
  36. geleh
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    This is the closest I ever listened to r&b perfection. All songs are fun to listen to and never let you bored.
  37. ExplicitICONS
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    Monét in ‘Jaguar’ showcases the proper definition of sleek R&B music. Through her vivid imagery and clever lyricism, Monét offers a one-way ticket to the mystic world of the artwork and leaves you thirsty for Part II that might satisfy your eagerness for closure. Right now, we are stuck in the Jaguar World!

    Personally, I would have switched the order of the first two tracks to set a    Monét in ‘Jaguar’ showcases the proper definition of sleek R&B music. Through her vivid imagery and clever lyricism, Monét offers a one-way ticket to the mystic world of the artwork and leaves you thirsty for Part II that might satisfy your eagerness for closure. Right now, we are stuck in the Jaguar World!

    Personally, I would have switched the order of the first two tracks to set a more appealing tone to the record as ‘Moment’, the single, was (for me) the weakest track of the project.

    Favorite Tracks: Dive and Jaguar    … Expand
  38. marianatrigo
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    top tier R&B, close your eyes and just listen to it you'll definitely keep it on repeat all day.
  39. alexmehigan
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    This project is perfect. The production, vocals and lyrics are AMAZING. This woman is the next big thing.
  40. ABELton
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Honestly perfect, I wish it was longer or had more collaborations❤

    The interludes are so amazing, you just wosh they were full songs❤
  41. Dee99
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Love Dive, Jaguar title track, Moment, and Touch Me!!! Victoria did her thing
  42. trashcankie
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    this is an extraordinary body of work that she released. her best so far. so proud and humbled to watch her grow. she deserves it all.
  43. Mimifab
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her vocals, the production, the visuals, the instrumentation, a no skip album. She deserves all her flowers.… Expand
  44. heytherearin
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Old school meets new school with a whole new vibe. Monét uses instrumentals that your parents might have vibes out to while lacing her songs with lyrical innuendos. It’s a classic already.
  45. Shone_lift
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Stunning work of art, extremely well presented for a debut album, cohesive and well written.
  46. d3lv1s
    Aug 28, 2020
    1
    The theme is good, but the music and the vocals... It just does not tell the story.
  47. noellem
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    now this is how you debut!! everything about this album was an amazing introduction to Victoria Monet. I had never heard her before and I already can’t wait for what she’ll put out next!
  48. noahbircher
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    An extremely impressive body of work from Victoria, I love it! This project showcases a truly great r&b album. The production and vocals are a true highlight of the album. Definitely one of my favorite albums of 2020
  49. moonbox
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Victoria Monet deserves superstardom, but that’s not helpful feedback.

    Instead, let the music speak for itself. Excellent production, gorgeous and sublime vocals, smart lyrics. She is giving me Lionel Richie and dreamy soul.
  50. Lol1P0PFl0p
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    Such a sleek and classy production. Victoria's vocals are smooth and silky, and it fits perfectly to the instrumentals. Such a breath of fresh air in music this year. definitely one of my best album of the year list. Just legendary. Periodt.

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Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

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  1. AllMusic
    Aug 25, 2020
    80
    At only 25 minutes with another part in reserve, this effectively leaves listeners wanting more. Even certain tracks -- like a feel-good interlude with backing that resembles mid-'70s Earth, Wind & Fire -- are tantalizing on their own.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Aug 7, 2020
    71
    Jaguar is a sleek cocoon of funk-tinged R&B that excavates what it means to be in control.
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  3. Clash Music
    Aug 6, 2020
    90
    A record that feels incredibly refined, ‘JAGUAR’ is an expert piece of R&B engineering, with each individual part interlocking perfectly. It’s a wonderful experience, with Victoria Monét’s stellar artistry balancing the sensuality of sound with a killer lyrical flair that aims straight for the heart.
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