Joyride
by Tinashe
User Score
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
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  1. imaginetruly
    Apr 13, 2018
    6
    was creating a lot of expectations because of the singles and soon intro also that I found wonderful, but for me only had normal tracks, the album still has quality but disappointed a little
  2. Cittadel
    Apr 14, 2018
    6
    After her label postponing this album for over three years, Joyride is finally here. Tinashe's second studio album offers a mix of various RnB, Pop and Urban songs. It's a strange combination of songs with completely different styles with a few unnecessary interludes in an attempt to make this album not feel incoherent. The beginning of the album sounds moody and dark, with an interludeAfter her label postponing this album for over three years, Joyride is finally here. Tinashe's second studio album offers a mix of various RnB, Pop and Urban songs. It's a strange combination of songs with completely different styles with a few unnecessary interludes in an attempt to make this album not feel incoherent. The beginning of the album sounds moody and dark, with an interlude called 'Keep Your Eyes On The Road' as opener. 'Joyride' follows after this first interlude, the song that was almost featured as single on superstar Rihanna's album 'ANTI', after which leadsingle 'No Drama' starts.

    'No Drama' is a good example of where things go wrong with this album: there is no unique identity to it. The lead single could literally have been sung by any other artist and you would not even notice a difference. All the released singles have the exact same problem. 'Faded Love' and 'Me So Bad' are both decent popsongs, but they sound generic and boring and will never be able to chart -- and there's no 'Tinashe' to them.

    In this vague mixture called 'Joyride', excellent songs such as 'Ooh La La' and 'He Don't Want It' are buried under a mountain of predictability and missing identity. Other single choices could have made a big difference, especially since summer season is coming, and a clearer style vision would have helped to make Joyride feel like a whole. Tinashe's perseverance is admirable and must be appreciated, but the final product still feels unfinished - even after so many years of work.    … Expand
  3. itsvague
    Apr 14, 2018
    6
    Nothing like her previous efforts but there's definitely no reason to count her out yet.
  4. thedaywalker
    Apr 18, 2018
    6
    This one is really just above average that you can take good songs out of it, but not good enough that you forget other songs that are in it. The album is eventually bogged down by unnecessary interludes so close together. Favorite songs are Joyride, No Drama and Faded Love

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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
  1. 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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  2. 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.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Apr 19, 2018
    68
    The artistry of her voice lies in those moments of versatility and charisma, but they’re too isolated across Joyride to land with the kind of impact they deserve.
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