My Woman
by Angel Olsen
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 189 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 171 out of 189
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 189
  3. Negative: 7 out of 189
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  1. IanJWalters
    Sep 2, 2016
    10
    Confidently confused, unabashedly devoted to her feelings, she esteems intuition as a goddess worth building an altar for, it seems, instead of just burning a fire. These songs rock and roll. "I dare you to understand what makes me a woman," she croons, at first, then belts the last syllable, stretching it all the way around the earth. Challenge accepted.
  2. brusebert
    Sep 3, 2016
    10
    her voice is unique and her lyrics too
    i think sister is one of the best songs i hear from her, with acrobat
    one of the best albums of the year so far
  3. revillo
    Sep 6, 2016
    6
    The album succeeds on it's classic sound and Olsen's affecting vocals, but it's a little boring in how clean and accessible it all is. Immaculately engineered for a greasy American jukebox, but lacking quite a bit of that sense of starry-eyed wonder of her earlier material. And, once again, you could ask a lot more from the instrumentation (eg, those guitars that don't quite ruffle anyThe album succeeds on it's classic sound and Olsen's affecting vocals, but it's a little boring in how clean and accessible it all is. Immaculately engineered for a greasy American jukebox, but lacking quite a bit of that sense of starry-eyed wonder of her earlier material. And, once again, you could ask a lot more from the instrumentation (eg, those guitars that don't quite ruffle any feathers on Give it Up. It's a problem because she never really gets a harmonic boost from her band). Still totally in love with her though, don't get me wrong, it's all quite lovely, but I do think some critics are falling for the whole, 'she's a talented woman making a hifi statement vaguely about her womanness', thing, and overlooking some lackluster composition. It's more an imitation of the classics than a classic in its own right.

    Oh and if you haven't heard her album "Strange Cacti" give it a spin, it's excellent.    … Expand
  4. Tom_Bombadil
    Sep 21, 2016
    4
    I can get behind the the idea that the first five songs are worth listening, but as soon as the second half of the album starts it goes full garbage. Angel has no songwriting talent whatsoever, and she's definitely not Liz Phair (she doesn't deliver her intimacy in a way that sounds even remotely revelatory). The title track is pointlessly long and slow, making for a capital-B BoringI can get behind the the idea that the first five songs are worth listening, but as soon as the second half of the album starts it goes full garbage. Angel has no songwriting talent whatsoever, and she's definitely not Liz Phair (she doesn't deliver her intimacy in a way that sounds even remotely revelatory). The title track is pointlessly long and slow, making for a capital-B Boring listen. This is a very mediocre work.… Expand
  5. Ricko
    Jun 17, 2020
    8
    Great stuff here. Album number 3 keeps the indie country charm of "Burn Your Fire For No Witness" but with further progression in terms of sound and lyrics. She mixes classic pop with desolate country ballads all with her distinct dreamy yet edgy touch. If she hasn't created a genre Olsen has certainly made this her own and leads the parade in terms of females in indie music. "Never BeGreat stuff here. Album number 3 keeps the indie country charm of "Burn Your Fire For No Witness" but with further progression in terms of sound and lyrics. She mixes classic pop with desolate country ballads all with her distinct dreamy yet edgy touch. If she hasn't created a genre Olsen has certainly made this her own and leads the parade in terms of females in indie music. "Never Be Mine" and "Shut Up and Kiss Me" (what a song!!) are the highlights that come early in the album. "Woman" and "Sister" light up the 2nd half, both epics clocking in at over the 7 minute mark and well worth their run time. Olsen at her peak, jumping head first into the emotions of the songs.… Expand
  6. ReubenIsAGod
    Nov 22, 2016
    7
    The girls at work have been blasting this record for the last 2 months at work. I mean, i like it a lot, Angel Olsen is a great musician and the album is full of so much emotional torrent that it is absolutely fantastic. But...eh...i'm getting awfully sick of hearing it....
  7. Hinaria
    Oct 5, 2016
    10
    Confidently confused, unabashedly devoted to her feelings, she esteems intuition as a goddess worth building an altar for, it seems, instead of just burning a fire. These songs rock and roll. "I dare you to understand what makes me
  8. IvanMejia_
    Sep 4, 2016
    9
    Buenisimo disco, de principio a fin, su voz es exquisita y muy diferente a lo que venimos escuchando recientemente, Shut Up Kiss Me es mi favorita de todo el disco.
  9. Unbiasedforreal
    Dec 9, 2016
    9
    Angel Olsen steps up on her third album, adding more complexity and substance to her music. The lyrics can really speak to the owner of a lonely soul , something many artists can't do. This album is also much more accessible for first time listeners, so it's very enjoyable. The best part of the album is that Olsen finds that sweet spot between good lyrics and music, making longer songs aAngel Olsen steps up on her third album, adding more complexity and substance to her music. The lyrics can really speak to the owner of a lonely soul , something many artists can't do. This album is also much more accessible for first time listeners, so it's very enjoyable. The best part of the album is that Olsen finds that sweet spot between good lyrics and music, making longer songs a very fun listen.… Expand
  10. CamdenRendell
    Jan 29, 2018
    9
    Angel Olsen deserves all of the praise she receives from this album. From "Sister" to "Shut Up Kiss Me", this album covers many emotions.
  11. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 25, 2022
    8
    Confidently confused, unabashedly devoted to her feelings, she esteems intuition as a goddess worth building an altar for, it seems, instead of just burning a fire. These songs rock and roll. "I dare you to understand what makes me a woman," she croons, at first, then belts the last syllable, stretching it all the way around the earth. Challenge accepted

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87

Universal acclaim - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Magnet
    Sep 20, 2016
    75
    Even My Woman's back half, which features Olsen's two longest, most challenging songs to date in "Sister" and "Woman"--though neither come anywhere near "White Fire" levels of morose--succeeds largely due to Olsen's remarkable ability to make her loneliness sound like so much more than just that. [No. 135, p.61]
  2. musicOMH.com
    Sep 19, 2016
    90
    With every album she releases, Angel Olsen seems to step up a gear. As My Woman will comfortably be seen as one of the best albums of the year come December, it’s a head-spinningly exciting prospect to think where she’s going to go next time around.
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  3. Record Collector
    Sep 13, 2016
    60
    My Woman is an odd, somewhat mismatched collection of good and then great songs that could have been more ghostly.
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