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  • Summary: The second studio album from the Canadian vocalist features Justin Bieber and Owl City.
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Call Me Maybe
I threw a wish in the well, don't ask me, I'll never tell I looked to you as it fell and now you're in my way I trade my soul for a wish, pennies and... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. NOW Magazine
    Sep 20, 2012
    80
    The Owl City duet is a bit of a misstep, as is the Justin Bieber collaboration, but two just okay songs and 14 great ones is better than most acts can manage on their greatest hits packages, let alone their second album.
  2. AllMusic
    Sep 18, 2012
    80
    There's something to be said for Jepsen's girl-next-door persona, which helps make Kiss one of 2012's best, and sweetest, pop albums.
  3. Billboard.com
    Sep 18, 2012
    76
    The result is an album that comes on a bit strong, but has the pop pedigree to avoid any major missteps.
  4. Entertainment Weekly
    Sep 21, 2012
    67
    On Kiss, her U.S. debut, Jepsen makes a mad dash for good-enoughness.
  5. Boston Globe
    Sep 18, 2012
    60
    Pleasant, sung well, and firmly in the middle of the road.
  6. Slant Magazine
    Sep 18, 2012
    50
    Carly Rae Jespen's strengths, which have been roundly declared adequate by the immense popularity of her single "Call Me Maybe," are her simplicity and directness.
  7. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Sep 18, 2012
    40
    The rest of Kiss is like opening a tweenager's diary (titles include "Tonight I'm Getting Over You") and setting it to synthy, house beats, but nothing has the crossover appeal of that debut single.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 41
  3. Negative: 6 out of 41
  1. CarlyRaeTheBae
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    Amazing album, you should definitely check it out as its a great sophomore (first) album. It has pure bubblegum pop tracks all the way toAmazing album, you should definitely check it out as its a great sophomore (first) album. It has pure bubblegum pop tracks all the way to sweet ballads.… Expand
  2. AmirXO
    Jun 18, 2013
    10
    Carly Rae Jepsen's second studio album is bubblegum pop perfection. The production and lyrics are all seamless, full of emotion, and exploreCarly Rae Jepsen's second studio album is bubblegum pop perfection. The production and lyrics are all seamless, full of emotion, and explore many different feelings. From party songs like "This Kiss", to heartbreaking ballads "Your Heart Is A Muscle", Carly makes you fall in love with her. It's sweet pop music that's not trying to be anything it's not. I love all 19 tracks and I can't wait for her third album.… Expand
  4. Kamil24
    Sep 18, 2012
    10
    Best pop album of 2012 easily, and personally my favourite album ever. Money is well spent buying it! :) Tonight I'm Getting Over You is aBest pop album of 2012 easily, and personally my favourite album ever. Money is well spent buying it! :) Tonight I'm Getting Over You is a future #1 hit. And basically all the songs are single material, no filler at all.… Expand
  5. NathanCabello
    Dec 16, 2014
    7
    Very nice album, so sad Carly don't make sucess
    Pontos altos: Tonight I'm Getting Over You and Guitar String / Wedding Ring
    Pontos baixos:    Very nice album, so sad Carly don't make sucess
    Pontos altos: Tonight I'm Getting Over You and Guitar String / Wedding Ring
    Pontos baixos: Almost Said It and Sweetie    … Expand
  6. AloudSound
    Sep 24, 2012
    6
    "Now, let me say, this album is far from bad. It has the cute-cheesy fun-themes with "Call Me Maybe", "Good Time" and "Hurt So Good", and"Now, let me say, this album is far from bad. It has the cute-cheesy fun-themes with "Call Me Maybe", "Good Time" and "Hurt So Good", and that's pretty cool. But, with Carly being a 27-year-old (yes... 27-year-old), I believe she's being flying with the fairies to much. It drives repetition and general pop music off the rails with her debut. Its not a great release, but... ehh not near a bad release either, just another teen-pop album."… Expand
  7. PinkFriday
    Sep 6, 2014
    5
    Kiss é um álbum bom na primeira vez que escutamos. Viciamos em todas as músicas. Depois de um tempo todas elas enjoam. Todas as músicas doKiss é um álbum bom na primeira vez que escutamos. Viciamos em todas as músicas. Depois de um tempo todas elas enjoam. Todas as músicas do álbum são praticamente iguais, e as letras chegam a ser infantis.… Expand
  8. Jiano74
    Jan 25, 2016
    0
    A true bore of an album it is a real snooze fest of an album the songs are all pure cheese and not the fun type one I would never listen toA true bore of an album it is a real snooze fest of an album the songs are all pure cheese and not the fun type one I would never listen to again even if you paid me. A Miss.… Expand

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