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. Wael
    Oct 31, 2016
    10
    It's been 3 days since this record came out. Friday evening, I told myself I'd review it with a 9/10, because it was really great, but some tracks felt short the first time I heard them. However, I spent the last 3 days doing two things: studying and listening to Lady Wood, and after a weekend of unstoppable and ecstatic listens, I can now make sure that I dont want to, but I HAVE to giveIt's been 3 days since this record came out. Friday evening, I told myself I'd review it with a 9/10, because it was really great, but some tracks felt short the first time I heard them. However, I spent the last 3 days doing two things: studying and listening to Lady Wood, and after a weekend of unstoppable and ecstatic listens, I can now make sure that I dont want to, but I HAVE to give this album a 10. The follow-up to Queen of the Clouds is just as strong, and hits just as hard in all the right places. Nilsson described it as "darker and moodier" than her last effort, and that' something I agree on. The themes of the songs are very edgy, and the synths and beats hit so hard, all while preserving Lo's lyrics as deep and as personal as we've come to know them. Highlights are all over the album: 'True Disaster' is a killer track, that should easily climb the charts; 'Don't Talk About It' is a very deep song that sounds like an advice coming from a fellow superstar about how Tove should handle her fame; 'Imaginary Friend' is a song for when you feel desperate and alone; 'Lady Wood' is, for me, about embracing your differences. Nevertheless, the song that shines the most and is the diamond of the disc is 'Flashes', whose lyrics deal with the effect of fame on a former love. You can hear her pain when she soars with the amazing chorus: "When I **** things up / What about you?". The closer "WTF Love Is" felt like a filler after the first listen, but it turned out to be a grower.
    Finally, Tove Lo really stepped up her game with her sophomore studio album, and proved once again her high rank in the list of pop masterminds. Awesome record. Proudly: 10/10.    … Expand
  2. Untalduarte_
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    Uno de los mejores discos del 2016. Las otras chicas estan SHOOK. Por supuesto qie mi niña no nos defraudaria y le dió a los gays lo que querían, reina
  3. CubePlay
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    I'm really shocked! It feels like a modern instant classic, actually every single track is outstanding. Album overall is very consistent both musically and lyrically, much better than her debut which was already great.
  4. dave40
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    This is a perfect example from good and sexual electropop album not like the pretencious artflop from clown gaga
  5. goncalo_xcx
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    tove lo salvou o pop em 2016
    lady wood hinário, cool girl muito hino, influence vai hitar morar no #1, ícone mundial, rainha sueca

    comprem after the afterparty no itunes

    era só isso beijos
  6. omourax
    Nov 7, 2016
    10
    Tove salvou o pop!! meu pop ta vivo!!
    ninguém aguenta mais álbum conceitual, que não da para ralar a raba no chão!
    Tove é conceito, é pop, é shockkk de monstro queridãn!!!
    TOVE TE AMOO VC É UMA GAROTA MUITO LEGAL
  7. CharlieGray
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    This album is truly a masterpiece, the best pop album of the year, and of the best albums overall. Tove Lo's best album to date. I am so proud of her!
  8. 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
  9. xxsuckercandy
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    que álbum maravilhoso, amore. ainda não superei a ponte de flashes e nem o hino que vibes é. um pisão no queen of the clouds - que também é ótimo. obrigado tove lo por salvar o pop de 2016.
  10. oiagoabreu
    Nov 23, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tove Lo is an singer of Hyper-Quality category. Lady Wood shiped the best side of Tove. The new era of artist still have a short film. The Fairy Dust apply an history based in lyrics of Lady Wood musics. Worth Remember who the album is an first part. Lady Wood (the second album of era) will be released in the next year.… Expand
  11. leobra12
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    Que iconeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  12. lucassm
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    Meu pop ta vivoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  13. RafaelAzevedo
    Nov 6, 2016
    10
    Second best album of 2016! Only good songs with a good ''film'', Fairy Dust, I keep waiting the Fire Fade too, and the Lady Wood continued drop on 2017.... SHE SLAY!
  14. luizfelipeluiz
    Nov 10, 2016
    10
    This is Tove Lo doing her best. Lyrics on point. Melodies on point. Talent on point. This might be one of the best pop records of this decade. Pop has a good name to save it.
  15. ehilore
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    She's a queen, this album is pure fire...#FULLONLADYWOOD

    The lyrics, the meaning of each songs, the production...minimal but at the same time so aggressive, she challenged herself a lot in the use of the voice.

    Great work Tove Lo.
  16. ThatNiceGuy_Jay
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    Lady Wood can only be described as blunt and beautiful. With tracks like the album titled "Lady Wood", and the Chapter 2 opener, "Don't Talk About It", Tove Lo gives her listeners, whether male or female a glimpse of honest, raw passion and lust. That's what makes this album stand out amongst the rest of the pop albums released this year. It's sprinkled with "Fairy Dust" synths and bopsLady Wood can only be described as blunt and beautiful. With tracks like the album titled "Lady Wood", and the Chapter 2 opener, "Don't Talk About It", Tove Lo gives her listeners, whether male or female a glimpse of honest, raw passion and lust. That's what makes this album stand out amongst the rest of the pop albums released this year. It's sprinkled with "Fairy Dust" synths and bops for the casual listener, but the smoke quickly clears, showing us that not all of Pop music has to be squeaky clean, some can be dark and tantalizing and that's surprisingly refreshing.… Expand
  17. WilliamAraujo
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    álbum do milênio, Tove Lo consegue misturar música eletrônica com um conceito de alta qualidade, sem dúvidas ela se superou, minhas expectativas foram recompensadas.
  18. Chatex
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    O álbum tá maravilhoso! Tove Lo veio pra salvar o pop em 2016. Lady Wood saiu agr e já é o melhor álbum pop de 2016. Estou mto orgulhoso da minha garota. Amém Tove Lo!
  19. 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
  20. Brendafenty
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    Eu sou uma garota legal, eu sou eu sou uma garota legal. TOVE VOCE É REALMENTE MUITO LEGAL EU TE AMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
  21. buyladywood
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    hinario, senhora pau não decepcionou, amém tove lo, maquina de fazer hits. Mistura de batidas que envolvem quem escuta a musica, otima pra todos os ouvintes, amém keep it simple
  22. Myleene
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    На самом деле лучший альбом 2016 года,разнообразный,качественный,интересный , очень горжусь Туве, развивается в плане качества,что не может не радовать.
  23. romakrysa
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    Безусловно, лучший альбом 2016 года. Туве развивается в музыкальном плане, и это очень радует, очень надеюсь, что она будет держать планку, и её следующие релизы будут такими же прекрасными
  24. dciborgue
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    This album is just AWESOME! Which song is perfect, i love hearing Influence, Keep It Single and Dont Talk About iT. THANK YOU TOVE LO FOR DOING THIS!!!!!!!
  25. zantyagp
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    Pure Eargasm. Best: Imaginary Friend & Flashes. You don't do drugs? but well, there is the same but soundly. One of the most waiting album of my life, and i'm not disappointed, 100% recomendable
  26. Guty11Sab
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    esse álbum esta maravilhoso, mal posso esperar para comprar o CD físico... Tove Lo cada vez melhor, sempre surpreendendo, adora ela, agora amo!! #LADYWOOD
  27. LoStKeAtInG
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    With this album, Tove Lo saved pop music in 2016. Lady Wood is not all about sex and drugs, it is about Tove's feelings too, she shows her love and we can feel what she feels through her songs, specially in Fairy Dust, the first chapter of Lady Wood, which has five perfect ballad songs with dangerous meanings. The second chapter, Fire Fade, brings Tove Lo's beautiful and sentimental sideWith this album, Tove Lo saved pop music in 2016. Lady Wood is not all about sex and drugs, it is about Tove's feelings too, she shows her love and we can feel what she feels through her songs, specially in Fairy Dust, the first chapter of Lady Wood, which has five perfect ballad songs with dangerous meanings. The second chapter, Fire Fade, brings Tove Lo's beautiful and sentimental side with five dope songs. The lyrics, the production, her voice.... everything is so powerful in this album, it really deserves a Grammy nomination. The best songs are True Disaster, Lady Wood, Vibes, Imaginary Friend, Keep It Simple and Flashes. Let's see which is going to be the second single (Imaginary Friend needs to become a smash hit)… Expand
  28. glebmarveyn
    Oct 29, 2016
    10
    So fuсking cool release in this autumn. Amazing conception make me fall in love in it. When i listen every song i enjoying. Definitely put this album a 10 score.
  29. scuzn
    Oct 29, 2016
    10
    Lady Wood is a beautiful,gorgeous,perfect masterpiece.
    It is much better than QOTC ,though I like QOTC very much as well.
    I hope this time,Lady Wood can be a big hit.
  30. jhnaelly
    Oct 29, 2016
    10
    CD perfeito com uma sonoridade unica, e viciante em todas as musicas.
    Tove lo supera todas as expectativas nesse cd.
    Uma bela obra de arte.
    Recomendo para todos essa obra de arte.
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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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