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Generally favorable reviews- based on 588 Ratings

  • Summary: The Barbadian pop star's fifth album is boasted as her rebirth, showcasing her vocal and lyrical range as a versatile artist. It carries more than just club-ready cuts and includes collaborations with Nicki Minaj and Eminem.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Nov 11, 2010
    91
    At times the album's lurid sexuality can feel forced: kink as oversold diva commodity. What Loud showcases best, though, is a star undefeated by her worst circumstances - and finding redemption in exactly the kind of pop nirvana that made her famous in the first place.
  2. Boston Globe
    Nov 15, 2010
    80
    More than her previous records, Loud is all about Rihanna's fighting side.
  3. Pitchfork
    Nov 24, 2010
    76
    More than a stocking stuffer but less than an idol, Rihanna has grown into one of the most reliable pop stars we've got.
  4. The A.V. Club
    Nov 23, 2010
    67
    With Rated R, she waded further into the co-writing pool, and the album's resulting darkness could be attributed to her public personal struggles. She goes the exact opposite route on Loud, eschewing any co-writing credits, acting as a conduit for club and radio jams about sex, parties, and sexy parties.
  5. No Ripcord
    Nov 24, 2010
    60
    There is a clear aspiration for this album to be ubiquitous, and well, overbearing with tunes. Rather than follow the typical pop formula, Rihanna gives an album specifically catered to where she is now with her career, music, and life. And blaring seems to be the point.
  6. AllMusic
    Nov 15, 2010
    60
    Loud would not sound quite so slapdash if it did not follow Good Girl Gone Bad, one of the best pop albums of its decade, and Rated R, one of the most fascinating pop albums of the same time frame.
  7. Dusted Magazine
    Nov 23, 2010
    40
    Pop chanteuse lets the sunshine back in.

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  1. Positive: 84 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 112
  3. Negative: 10 out of 112
  1. cakeonrihanna
    Oct 13, 2014
    10
    This will forever be a favorite pop album by many. It had the most #1 hits from all her albums, and it is still a forget-less album, theThis will forever be a favorite pop album by many. It had the most #1 hits from all her albums, and it is still a forget-less album, the singles here were worthy, and still memorable.… Expand
  2. lxsf3nty
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    esse álbum é um dos mais marcantes do mundo pop, uma estética linda e envolvente.
    destaque pra maioral do álbum: man down e pra que explora os    esse álbum é um dos mais marcantes do mundo pop, uma estética linda e envolvente.
    destaque pra maioral do álbum: man down e pra que explora os vocais da rihanna: complicated    … Expand
  4. unknown
    Nov 17, 2010
    10
    This album is probably one of my favorites of the year. It's super catchy, and there are a variety of songs in it. It isn't repetitive likeThis album is probably one of my favorites of the year. It's super catchy, and there are a variety of songs in it. It isn't repetitive like most albums and what I love is how Rihanna can always keep it fresh and with time she's becoming better and better.… Collapse
  5. Lachlan_Lorimer
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    A solid album from Rihanna features many good songs overall a good follow-up to Rated R and shows her improvement as an artist.
  6. kyojuroera
    Jun 23, 2023
    7
    This album personifies early 10s pop music. Lots of hits & iconic songs. Rihanna provides a lot of variety in this album. Good vocals, themesThis album personifies early 10s pop music. Lots of hits & iconic songs. Rihanna provides a lot of variety in this album. Good vocals, themes & lyrics.… Expand
  7. rbrtprch22
    Feb 4, 2011
    6
    "Loud" is different from the normal Rihanna. The difference is that it's much better. "Only Girl (In the World)" provides a massive,"Loud" is different from the normal Rihanna. The difference is that it's much better. "Only Girl (In the World)" provides a massive, thunderous chorus that is sure to satisfy. "What's My Name?" has a lovey-dovey bridge and melody to it that will make your heart sink. "Raining Men" will make you want to dance, and "S&M" will get you in the mood. "Loud" is overall a pretty good album, despite some songs.… Expand
  8. iamachmad
    Oct 30, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is such a fast grower once you take it all in calmly. At first, it can be overwhelming. There are 21 tracks and by the end, for me upon first listen, songs blurred together, becoming monotonous, but that is a very wrong impression of what the album is like. My advice is to take the time to listen to and appreciate each song individually.… Expand

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