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Generally favorable reviews- based on 142 Ratings

  • Summary: Originally announced in 2015, the second full-length studio release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from French Montana, Future, Little Dragon, Offset, and Ty Dolla $ign is finally out.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Spin
    Apr 18, 2018
    80
    Despite its tortuous path to existence, Joyride is a strong, cohesive project.
  2. AllMusic
    Apr 13, 2018
    80
    Nothing here is bound to pass "2 On" in terms of popularity, but the highlights are filled with rich details and seductive hooks, heard at full power on the slow jams "He Don't Want It" and "No Contest." The smoldering, slightly bluesy "Salt" and sweetly aching piano ballad "Fires and Flames"--two additional highlights--invalidate all claims that Tinashe is one-dimensional.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 13, 2018
    80
    Tinashe and her fans were kept waiting a frustratingly long time for Joyride, but perhaps it was this extra time that gave her the opportunity to craft the album into the sensual, star-ridden offering she’s released.
  4. The Guardian
    Apr 12, 2018
    60
    Given its gestation period, it’s hard to not feel a little disappointed with Joyride, where, in a painful irony, there are just too many “album tracks”. Instead, it might work best with its highlights scattered across a bedroom playlist.
  5. Rolling Stone
    Apr 16, 2018
    60
    Vocally, Tinashe is probably more musically adept than half of the artists she emulates. But she won't truly carve out her own space until she figures out who she is.
  6. The Observer (UK)
    Apr 16, 2018
    60
    The deeper cuts boast a little more personality. You don’t expect too many sonic innovations from a record this mainstream, but the creaking chair beat on standout track Ooh La La is a welcome curveball, as is Salt, an almost bluesy track that showcases Tinashe’s huskier register.
  7. Austin Chronicle
    Oct 5, 2018
    40
    Sadly, forced lyrics and too-on-the-nose productions (bedsprings in "Ooh La La") are a killjoy.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. RuanBorges
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    Then, Joyride is finally out! The album is delicious, cohesive, I liked everything about it! Tinashe owns R & B / Trap. I found the album, asThen, Joyride is finally out! The album is delicious, cohesive, I liked everything about it! Tinashe owns R & B / Trap. I found the album, as a whole, more commercial than the previous ones - which had very experimental moments - but with Joyride, girl still delivers all of her potential.… Expand
  2. mariewlves
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    Tinashe is an artist t incredible, "joyrid so good, the world should hear this.
  4. gabytff
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    Felizmente a dona do r&b contemporâneo lançou mais um hinário e não chocou ngm, GODNASHE IS MY RELIGION
  5. tederheid
    Apr 13, 2018
    9
    I really love her sound on this and the individual songs go the **** off. My favorites in particular are Joyride (her voice is so unlikeI really love her sound on this and the individual songs go the **** off. My favorites in particular are Joyride (her voice is so unlike anything we've heard before and it just works so well), Faded Love, No Drama and Fire & Flames. The reason this isn't a 10 is because as a whole it doesn't sound as cohesive as Aquarius and Nightride did, and it feels a little like a compromise album between RCA and Tinashe. The pop songs and the edgier, darker songs are scattered throughout and don't follow a particular theme. That said, the songs individually are very strong and polished and is definitely up to par with what I'm used to hearing from Tinashe. Just wish this album was filled out with 2 or 3 more songs!… Expand
  6. wlboladon
    Apr 14, 2018
    9
    Wonderful album,only 'Me So Bad' is lost. Now makes 'No Contest' and 'Oh La La' singles.
  7. Dahoas
    Apr 15, 2018
    7
    Great album, the only songs I disliked were Me So Bad which shouldn't have been a single and Ooh La La because of that squeaking noise thatGreat album, the only songs I disliked were Me So Bad which shouldn't have been a single and Ooh La La because of that squeaking noise that starts to become annoying really quick.… Expand
  8. Annah305
    Apr 14, 2018
    0
    this album is full of fillers. basic,boring & generic. she will never be that girl.

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