Lady Wood
by Tove Lo
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Oct 28, 2016
User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 375 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 338 out of 375
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 375
  3. Negative: 24 out of 375
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  1. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    This is a hundred times better album than 'Queen of the Clouds'. Vocals, production, message - wonderful.
  2. leogarcia132002
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    An odyssey into sensuality and female liberation, honestly my favorite from Tove Lo.
  3. skylecrawling
    Oct 15, 2022
    10
    o maior dos maiores, sério eu queria muito o talento dessa escorpiana incrível
  4. clem666
    Mar 1, 2021
    6
    Knowing what Tove Lo is capable of this album appeared to be quite disappointing to me. It feels like these songs have been created to highlight her voice more than to promote the interesting messages the singer usually showcases. Beats and rhythms sound unoriginal, effortless and count amongst the most mainstream pop ones of Tove Lo's carreer. Even if the core message is still present itKnowing what Tove Lo is capable of this album appeared to be quite disappointing to me. It feels like these songs have been created to highlight her voice more than to promote the interesting messages the singer usually showcases. Beats and rhythms sound unoriginal, effortless and count amongst the most mainstream pop ones of Tove Lo's carreer. Even if the core message is still present it seems truly erased by the disco-pop slope of 'Lady Wood' so that we are faced with an attractive but very sweetened repetitive musical soup.

    There are two featured artists: Joe Janiak and Wiz Khalifa. If the first one sounds great and legitimate, Wiz Khalifa totally seems out of context. His verse is as short as useless. I suppose it was just to have a male voices on her album. Another sign that this project is more commercial than authentic.    … Expand
  5. MyleeneFRW
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    Не сдавая позиции Туве выпускает синти-поп альбом, который можно смело считать одним из лучших альбомов 2016 года. Абсолютно бесспорно лучший ее альбом.
  6. AngelAntonio96
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Definitivamente este es su mejor álbum, es perfecto, lo tiene todo. Ella tiene talento de sobra y merece tener más éxito y reconocimiento.
  7. DisconsiderMe
    May 30, 2020
    10
    This is IMO the best pop album ever. POP PERFECTION / Na minha opinião, esse é o melhor álbum de pop já lançado. PERFEIÇÃO.
    Top 5 songs/músicas:
    5- True Disaster
    4- Don't Talk About It
    3- Vibes
    2- Imaginary Friend
    1- Lady Wood
  8. typoirier
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Lady Wood seems to perfectly capture the euphoric chaos of a night of partying. Chapter 1 captures the high point of the night, with high energy and high spirits. Chapter 2 effortlessly paints the night's transition to something more introspective without losing the high energy of the first chapter. I've loved the entire album ever since it was first released, it never gets old.
  9. prestonhung
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    'Lady Wood' is a dark and conceptual album by Tove Lo. The album greatly expresses the singer's depression and anxiety and humbly discusses sex and mentality. Songs such as "Cool Girl", "Keep It Simple" and "Influence" are very influencing indeed. However, production can sometimes be mediocre.
    Strongest Tracks: "Cool Girl", "Influence", "Keep It Simple", "Don't Talk About It", "True    'Lady Wood' is a dark and conceptual album by Tove Lo. The album greatly expresses the singer's depression and anxiety and humbly discusses sex and mentality. Songs such as "Cool Girl", "Keep It Simple" and "Influence" are very influencing indeed. However, production can sometimes be mediocre.
    Strongest Tracks: "Cool Girl", "Influence", "Keep It Simple", "Don't Talk About It", "True Disaster"
    Weakest Track(s): "WTF Love Is"    … Expand
  10. bobbytingz
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    i don't read the bible i listen to it. like, she literally wrote the bible.
  11. Kiddelrey
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    This album is literally a masterpiece deserve at least nomination in Grammys awards but what i can say people are tasteless these days
  12. KatrinaAirlines
    Aug 28, 2018
    8
    Туве Лу является одной из тех, которая берёт за душу своими выдающимися исполнениями в этом альбоме.
  13. CasketAirlines
    Aug 27, 2018
    9
    Вообще один из лучших поп-альбомов, что я слышал в своей жизни, настолько энергичен вначале и настолько драматичен в конце. Туве не разочаровывает.
  14. Tiagoxpxy
    Aug 26, 2018
    10
    Tove Lo shows, this time, more stability while embracing more mature themes like sex and love than in her debut album 'Queen of the Clouds'. A great body of work.
  15. dave40
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    This is a perfect example from good and sexual electropop album not like the pretencious artflop from clown gaga
  16. LUKEOPERCOUP
    Jan 7, 2018
    9
    This POP flows, has identity and is authentic. I really stan this album, Lady Wood is the empowered Tove Lo we saw growingfrom the past now. Lyrics, Instrumentals and Production on point, hands down.
  17. ELECTRIC-GARDEN
    Nov 30, 2017
    8
    Lady Wood exudes bravery but reveals a hidden layer of insecurity. It is distinct that throughout the two-part conceptual album that Tove Lo is on a self-destructive quest for lust and love. Each song on Lady Wood administers a diverse self-perspective view of chaos whether it be through love, sex, drugs, alcohol or mental health. It further grants us passage into the bowels of Tove Lo’sLady Wood exudes bravery but reveals a hidden layer of insecurity. It is distinct that throughout the two-part conceptual album that Tove Lo is on a self-destructive quest for lust and love. Each song on Lady Wood administers a diverse self-perspective view of chaos whether it be through love, sex, drugs, alcohol or mental health. It further grants us passage into the bowels of Tove Lo’s emotional eco-state through the skills of self-actualisation and reflection. Sonically, Lady Wood is a treasure chest full of symphonies and hooks that accentuates the subject of passionate devotion for another. In the beginning chapter ‘Fairy Dust’, we feel the high of adrenaline and the temptation of chasing it. However, as we divulge into the second chapter ‘Fire Fade’, we start to see the euphoric atmosphere wear thin with Lo showing unrestrained indulgence in tragedy. The beauty of Lady Wood is that not only is it spontaneous and brutally honest, it holds a platform towards the expression of empowering femininity and vulnerability. From her debut album, Queen of the Clouds, Tove Lo’s persona has effectively taken flight to new heights which is apparent through her smart, lyrical content and overall tone. The fault of this album is the absence of vocal elevation. I felt that some of the song’s monotone tempos and overall ambience restricted Lo’s robust, vocal capabilities that have been showcased in her previous work. The album may not provide an outlet in the heavily competitive commercial market, but it certainly hits the mark when it comes to context and fulfilment.

    - Standout Tracks: True Disaster, Cool Girl, Vibes (feat. Joe Janiak), Imaginary Friend, Keep it Simple    … Expand
  18. Trufaloka
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The album could be more explored and not even explained the idea is great, but poorly executed. The lyrics are good, but the beats are too fast. The image of the era looks dirty too.
  19. Xaliven
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    I'm a big Tove Lo fan and i was so hyped for Blue Lips ever since i heard about it in her Disco Ti ts' music video.
    And it was a perfect as i was expecting it to be. Her beautiful voice and the lyrics and everything is just amazing.
    I'm sure i'm gonna keep listening to it even more that QOTQ and Lady Wood
  20. coollooking
    Jul 2, 2017
    10
    Tove Lo returned to her music in 2016 after releasing the first studio album "Queen of the Clouds" and traveling with the tour. Her debut album became my favorite and I became interested in her music. There I could find something different from traditional pop music. She's always been a good songwriter and had a powerful voice and that's why I was sure that second album will include theTove Lo returned to her music in 2016 after releasing the first studio album "Queen of the Clouds" and traveling with the tour. Her debut album became my favorite and I became interested in her music. There I could find something different from traditional pop music. She's always been a good songwriter and had a powerful voice and that's why I was sure that second album will include the same talent and effort . I had been waiting such a long time before she released the first single "Cool Girl". For a few days I was disappointed because of the composition but when you listen to that song more times it becomes interesting and stimulating to think. Second single "True Disaster" is still the best song in Lo's career for me. "Influence" is a shameless anthem and Wiz Khalifa completes it. Finally there came the premiere day of the album and I listened to every song form the album. I discovered that this is a part of masterpiece. Tove created the best meaningful lyrics for every song , light melody matched to her voice. It's something that our world needs today. The records aren't set to be successful ,played on the radio because these songs are giving us difficulties ,so it means that this album is only for people who want to think psychologically. She uses some vulgarity but in her music it takes us to our own feelings. Two chapters of the album "Fairy Dust" and "Fire Fade" come through incredible roads. So , to sum up I need to say that Tove Lo has made the greatest work. Now I'm waiting impatiently for second part of "Lady Wood" and I know that it will continue her art.… Expand
  21. joaofelin
    Jun 20, 2017
    8
    Fairy Dust
    Influence - 8
    Lady Wood - 9
    True Disaster - 10
    Cool Girl - 7
    Vibes - 8
    Fire Fade
    Don't Talk About It - 9
    Imaginary Friend - 8
    Keep It Simple - 7
    Flashes - 8
    WTF Love Is - 8

    score: 8,2
  22. Juanups
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    Su mejor álbum,canciones que despiertan sentimientos magicos al escuchar las letra de grandes de canciones como True Disaster,es muy conceptual y vale la pena escucharlo.
  23. NETMUSIC
    Jun 18, 2017
    9
    Amazing second album, even better live. Love it

    Best Song(s):
    Cool Girl
    Lady Wood
    Don't Talk About It
    True Disaster
    Vibes
    Imaginary Friend

    Worst Song(s):
    Influence
  24. Rafaeeel
    Jun 8, 2017
    10
    Eu amo tanto esse álbum, não pulo nenhuma faixa, merecia ter um reconhecimento maior do que foi recebido. Minhas favoritas são True Disaster e Don't Talking About It. Melhor álbum que eu já escutei em minha vida. Tove Lo é extremamente talentosa
  25. RK13
    Jun 6, 2017
    8
    This album is very different from Queen of The Clouds which is nice, because it shows growth as an artist. Whereas QOTC was about the love and club life, Lady Wood is much more down & dirty.
  26. fabiozdk
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Bem produzido, coeso e autêntico. Tove Lo garantiu seu lugar no pop explorando a sensualidade de sua própria persona. O filme só contribuiu para a compreensão do álbum como um todo.
  27. andersolxx
    Jan 21, 2017
    10
    This is one of my favorite albums of 2016, the songs are more electronic than the QOTC songs, but i love it anyways, she never disappoints me./ Este é um dos meus álbuns favoritos de 2016, as musicas são mais eletronicas que no QOTC mas eu amo de qualquer maneira, ela nunca me desaponta. ♥
  28. rihnavythang
    Dec 4, 2016
    9
    This is the best dark pop album by female artist since Madonna's Confessions on the Dance Floor. The album has a clear plot twist and story line that goes with the songs on the album. But too bad the album is too short for having only 11 tracks.

    Outstanding tracks: Influence, True Disaster, Flashes
  29. yulinbarak2001
    Nov 26, 2016
    10
    Este álbum es todo lo que ha querido hacer la música actual pero no lo ha logrado hacer, solo la única "Tove Lo" lo ha logrado hacer. El punto mas fuerte del álbum son los sonidos compartido con las letras.
    Un álbum que fluye en historia narrada en 2 partes, Fairy Dust & Fire Fade, canción tras canción (sin hacerte cansar cada vez que lo escuchas de principio a fin), así haciendo a "Tove    Este álbum es todo lo que ha querido hacer la música actual pero no lo ha logrado hacer, solo la única "Tove Lo" lo ha logrado hacer. El punto mas fuerte del álbum son los sonidos compartido con las letras.
    Un álbum que fluye en historia narrada en 2 partes, Fairy Dust & Fire Fade, canción tras canción (sin hacerte cansar cada vez que lo escuchas de principio a fin), así haciendo a "Tove Lo" una artista consagrada en esta década. Un álbum que evoluciono la etapa de ella y de la era.    … Expand
  30. kennyrichie94
    Nov 25, 2016
    7
    Totally unexpected, of you really want an album to chill and to ve taken places while listen to it, this was created for you. But the downside is the voice is not as good as some current singers.
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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Under The Radar
    Jan 3, 2017
    70
    While there aren't as many standout singles this time around, the Swedish singer impressively maintains a consistent tone throughout, and its two-part structure adds to its listenability as an album experience.
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  2. PopMatters
    Dec 2, 2016
    70
    For all the explosive choruses and repeated synth trills, Lady Wood, a still-wonderful pop album, falls just shy of being truly great, from saying something truly memorable.
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  3. Q Magazine
    Nov 15, 2016
    80
    This is intelligent pop freighted with emotional complexity. [Jan 2017, p.108]
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