Joyride
by Tinashe
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 12, 2018
    60
    While Joyride has its shining points and attempts to remain true to a cohesive, moodier (albeit more mature) tone, it’s missing the strong, catchier elements that helped Tinashe rise in the first place. But there’s no reason to count her out just yet.
  6. Under The Radar
    May 9, 2018
    50
    Joyride feels like an album that has had anything adventurous about it focussed-grouped away and its hints at conceptual ambition are quickly abandoned after the opening two tracks for run-of-the-mill R&B. Tinashe is a good singer and a great performer, with the looks and work-ethic to be a star, but she sounds bored on this album.
  7. musicOMH.com
    Apr 12, 2018
    50
    Tinashe draws on her R&B influences to greater effect with the sensual, Dilemma-sampling Ooh La La, and No Contest is another highlight, but overall Joyride does not deliver on its potential.
  8. 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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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 142 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 112 out of 142
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 142
  3. Negative: 15 out of 142
  1. Annah305
    Apr 14, 2018
    0
    this album is full of fillers. basic,boring & generic. she will never be that girl.
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. MatangiRefugee
    Apr 14, 2018
    10
    Absolutely brilliant album. The best tracks are - Salt, No Contest and Joyride (The title track).
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