Rainbow
by Kesha
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Aug 11, 2017
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 651 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 578 out of 651
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 651
  3. Negative: 43 out of 651
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  1. Juandi710
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    A beautiful masterpiece ,so many emotions on the album with new beats that show you a new kesha who wants wants to have fun and also wanna say about her new re born as a human being
  2. tandukunicorn88
    Aug 13, 2017
    9
    This is the best album of her entire career. After everything she's been through, Kesha managed to reborn with the artistic freedom she always fought for. And it's worth the fight.
  3. Music_Observer
    Sep 8, 2017
    7
    Overcoming the songwriting inconsistencies of finding intriguing melodies and interesting textures, which were highlights in only a few songs, was Kesha’s wonderful ability to communicate to her audience, both in blatancy and subtlety, with her obvious passion and intent turning a mere fun pop exploration into an important listen for new music and culture enthusiasts. My Score: 131/180Overcoming the songwriting inconsistencies of finding intriguing melodies and interesting textures, which were highlights in only a few songs, was Kesha’s wonderful ability to communicate to her audience, both in blatancy and subtlety, with her obvious passion and intent turning a mere fun pop exploration into an important listen for new music and culture enthusiasts. My Score: 131/180 (Solid) = 7.3/10… Expand
  4. EmixezReview
    Nov 28, 2017
    9
    Sin duda Kesha regreso mas fresca que nunca, con un álbum magnifico, con canciones que sin duda te puedes identificar, con mensajes super positivos y con melodías que van desde gritar de alegría hasta estar en paz contigo mismo, sin duda un álbum muy emocional y el mejor de la cantante hasta el momento!
  5. joe_m6
    Aug 13, 2017
    10
    Fantastic album. It's extremely versatile and tells a story like no other album I've listened too.
    Favorite tracks: Praying, Learn to Let Go, Rainbow.
    Songs that grew on me: Finding You, Boots, Godzilla.
    Even the more adventurous songs are just plain fun to listen to, like Hunt You Down or Let 'Em Talk. I'm not usually a country or rock fan, but Rainbow may just convert me.
  6. pchzl
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    im in love with this, is a powerful album and i think that Kesha is the best artist of the world, a strong album and in this she demostrate that she is so strong.
  7. Ferscritic
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    This album express who really kesha is,you just got to listen the vocals and the lyrics to see,this is one of her best albums. it's a fresh new star for kesha, she came fearless and more powerfull than ever. THIS ALBUM DERSERVES EVERYTHING
  8. Wael
    Aug 12, 2017
    9
    Kesha's first album in almost 5 years after "Warrior", and her first ever since dropping the dollar sign symbol from her name, shows exactly what you'd expect: maturity and growth. The solid record is all about letting go of the past and its sorrows-filled bad vibes, and celebrating strength, womanhood and confidence.

    The music is liberating, and the messages in the songs are empowering    Kesha's first album in almost 5 years after "Warrior", and her first ever since dropping the dollar sign symbol from her name, shows exactly what you'd expect: maturity and growth. The solid record is all about letting go of the past and its sorrows-filled bad vibes, and celebrating strength, womanhood and confidence.

    The music is liberating, and the messages in the songs are empowering as hell: we go from 'Don't let the bastards get you down', to 'Shake your ass, don't care if they talk about it' to 'I'm just having fun with my ladies here tonight', all in the first three songs.
    On a another note, the ballads really shine: 'Praying', a strong ballad presumably addressing her ex-producer/rapist, establishes Kesha as one of the strongest powerhouse artists out there, while 'Rainbow' is about finding colors and filling your life up with them after you've lived in the dark for so long.
    In addition, this album showcased Sebert's vocals like we've never heard them before, all while containing songs that sound exactly like something 2010-Kesha would sing (looking at you, 'Boots'). There are almost no filler tracks ('Finding You'?), and although it may sound like it's all over the place (going from country to rock to full-on pop, to country again), it's Kesha's charismatic enchanting persona that glues the songs together.

    'Rainbow' works in every way, and it's in the moments where it sheds all the lights on the vulnerabilities and the heartbreaking truths, that it truly triumphs.    … Expand
  9. Fuzinz
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    While her old music was good, this is some real talent showing she got pipes and masterful songwriting skills the best examples of this are the already known "Praying" and the sweet ballad "Rainbow", and for the old fans there's still some of that Ke$ha spark in tracks like "Boots", "Woman" and "Godzilla" also including some country sounds like in "Spaceship" and pop-rock vibes like inWhile her old music was good, this is some real talent showing she got pipes and masterful songwriting skills the best examples of this are the already known "Praying" and the sweet ballad "Rainbow", and for the old fans there's still some of that Ke$ha spark in tracks like "Boots", "Woman" and "Godzilla" also including some country sounds like in "Spaceship" and pop-rock vibes like in "Learn to let go" a very eclectic album including something for everyone worthwhile giving a chance.… Expand
  10. MaxPad
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    Oh! My! God!
    It's not just an album. It's everything. You got a great story, gorgeous vocals, damn good lyric. It makes you feel so many emotions. You have to listen to it. IT IS ONE OF THE BEST RELEASE OF THE YEAR
  11. Deytonarauz
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    Esta de los mas bueno esperaba un poco mas pero con esto estoy sastifecho pues el alum esta de lo mejor! espero y este album sea de buen impacto como lo hico Animal y Hannibal!
  12. stringellig
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    O álbum marca o amadurecimento de uma artista, ao mesmo tempo que não deixa de soar como Kesha em cada verso de cada faixa. ''Bastards'' foi a melhor escolha para abrir o CD, e passando por faixas como ''Let 'Em Talk'', ''Finding You'', ''Boots'' e ''Spaceship'', podemos além de perceber as influências musicais de Kesha, contemplar sua capacidade de explorar diversos estilos musicaisO álbum marca o amadurecimento de uma artista, ao mesmo tempo que não deixa de soar como Kesha em cada verso de cada faixa. ''Bastards'' foi a melhor escolha para abrir o CD, e passando por faixas como ''Let 'Em Talk'', ''Finding You'', ''Boots'' e ''Spaceship'', podemos além de perceber as influências musicais de Kesha, contemplar sua capacidade de explorar diversos estilos musicais sempre deixando sua marca única. A leveza de ''Rainbow'' e os vocais de ''Praying'' são um dos pontos altos do disco e mostram uma Kesha que ficou reclusa por 5 anos em um processo contra abuso físico e psicológico. Não merece nada a menos do que um 10. Melhor álbum da carreira e de 2017 com certeza.… Expand
  13. checoberenjena
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    El disco sin duda cuenta toda una historia que te hace transportarte por diversas emociones, con letras realmente honestas, sonidos agradables que te pueden hacer cambiar de una emoción a otra con cada canción, Kesha sin duda ha evolucionado en su música y fue para bien, es su álbum mas personal hasta la fecha y un excelente trabajo que compensa tanto tiempo fuera de la música.
  14. Maurus
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    Álbunzão da porra, Kesha de deus como eu te amo e como eu esperei! Agora posso sentir a essência dessa artista maravilhosa, produção ótima, letras ótimas. AMÉM KESHA.
  15. CJB123
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    Kesha's comeback album, 'Rainbow' is by far her best album, the best of album this year of one of the best albums in history. 'Rainbow' shows a wide array of musical styles to Kesha, some that we used to see, other we didn't. Furthermore, 'Rainbow' is still fun, unexpected and different but more mature than her previous albums. Some highlight tracks such as: 'Woman', 'Let 'em Talk', 'LearnKesha's comeback album, 'Rainbow' is by far her best album, the best of album this year of one of the best albums in history. 'Rainbow' shows a wide array of musical styles to Kesha, some that we used to see, other we didn't. Furthermore, 'Rainbow' is still fun, unexpected and different but more mature than her previous albums. Some highlight tracks such as: 'Woman', 'Let 'em Talk', 'Learn To Let Go' and 'Boogie Feet' hark back to the old days of Kesha, they are fun dance tracks but in the style of the new Kesha, musically and lyrically. Other highlight tracks such as: 'Bastards', 'Praying', 'Finding You', 'Hunt You Down', 'Boots' and 'Spaceship' are slower songs but still amazing and a type of song Kesha struggled with before but now owns. The remaining tracks: 'Hymn', 'Rainbow' and 'Godzilla' are decent songs but more filler material compared to the rest of the album, fortunately this is over shadowed by the amazing tracks of the album which is heartbreaking but strongly influencing at the same time. 'Rainbow' is definitely a great album..."Well Done Kesha!!!"… Expand
  16. adeusale
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    Um álbum para a alma. Você consegue captar em cada melodia, em cada batida, em cada letra, uma mulher que superou suas barreiras e ainda juntou forças para colocar em arte uma maneira de ajudar os seus fãs e admiradores a também combaterem seus dias difíceis. Com certeza merece todo o reconhecimento do mundo.
  17. Kingsohailx
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    Wow. This album is a serious comeback. After all these years, Kesha proves that she is a force to be reckoned with. It's fun, yet raw and powerful. Rock, country, folk, pop; This album contains such a wide variety of genres, it's never never boring. I wish the album was longer. The meanings behind many of the songs are amazing, and the fun songs are still fresh & serve truly strong vocals.Wow. This album is a serious comeback. After all these years, Kesha proves that she is a force to be reckoned with. It's fun, yet raw and powerful. Rock, country, folk, pop; This album contains such a wide variety of genres, it's never never boring. I wish the album was longer. The meanings behind many of the songs are amazing, and the fun songs are still fresh & serve truly strong vocals. I don't mind listening to this album for months to come. Thank you Kesha, we've missed you.… Expand
  18. joannesprayer
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    It's such an excellent album,it has fun party songs,it has some sad songs,excellent lyrics,excellent melodies. I think it's her best album to date,honestly. My fave songs are Praying,Boots,Hunt You Down,Finding You,Starship.. basically all of them haha
  19. xxsuckercandy
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    kesha, menina, mulher! você foi muito forte mediante tudo que você passou, aproveitaaaaaa esse momento que esse momento é SÓ SEU!!!!!! p.s. hunt you down melhor música do álbum
  20. danfsmall
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    New album, New Kesha, new style! Every track has something very special behind it if you know kesha's life history. One of the best albums of the year, for sure. Kesha and her "Spaceship" will leave all of us out of this planet. Nice to see this kesha coming out. If you like the old style kesha, thats not for you, sorry. But give it a chance, let the Spaceship take you.
  21. MatheusJ
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    Uma grande evolução artística, de fato um dos melhores álbuns do ano, letras poderosas e faixas diversificadas, viajamos pelo Pop, Rock, Country e até Jazz, com vocais impecáveis Kesha nos mostra que com toda dificuldade ao longo desses anos ela finalmente conseguiu encontrar um verdadeiro recomeço.
  22. josenetto
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    Melhor album do ano, um lançamento perfeito após 5 anos, depois de tudo que ela pessoa ainda nos apresenta essa obra de arte! Musicas bem elaboradas, mostrando o que queria e não podia!
  23. ArmandoHoffman
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum de toda la carrera de Kesha.
    Puedes encontrar cualquier ritmo; ya sea pop, rock, country, no se queda solo en uno. Colaboraciones excelentes con Dolly Parton y E.O.D.M, 10/10    … Expand
  24. avrilcolombia
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    Cuando tienes una historia real que contar, la música cobra vida por si sola. El disco es honesto, algo de cliché en la lírica pero sin caer en el drama excesivo y con una muy buena producción de la mano de Kesha. Las baladas son su fuerte pero no deja de lado su vieja escuela sin que esta robe protagonismo (Digamos que es un buen relleno). Un regreso impecable después de tanto tiempo y unCuando tienes una historia real que contar, la música cobra vida por si sola. El disco es honesto, algo de cliché en la lírica pero sin caer en el drama excesivo y con una muy buena producción de la mano de Kesha. Las baladas son su fuerte pero no deja de lado su vieja escuela sin que esta robe protagonismo (Digamos que es un buen relleno). Un regreso impecable después de tanto tiempo y un desempeño bajo con Warrior. Merece sin duda la pena.… Expand
  25. MatteoBuddy
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    A new and versatile album, Rainbow spaces from country to rock to folk to piano pop to soul-jazz. This album is the most personal of Kesha and shows greatly her fierce and her re-born as a person and as an artist. Incredible comeback!
  26. ribalishere
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    a versatile album that captures Kesha's incredible vocals and writing skills. From Pop to Rock and Country, kesha celebrates Life with all its ups and drawbacks with definitely one of the best album of 2017 "Rainbow".
  27. Paulinhoxd
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    Album of the year, congratulations girl woman this moment is just yours, congratulations beautiful lyrics, incredible melody, wonderful vocals, congratulations icon you deserve everything and more
  28. JuniorHasse
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    É nítido que a Kesha deu o melhor de si nesse álbum, profundo e marcante.
    Seus álbuns anteriores são excelentes mas Rainbow tem uma sonoridade diferente de tudo.
    5 anos de luta e espera valeram a pena, afinal não esperava menos da Glitter Queen
  29. MarcosArcher
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    i'M COMPLETLY snatched!i'M COMPLETLY snatched!i'M COMPLETLY snatched!i'M COMPLETLY snatched!i'M COMPLETLY snatched!i'M COMPLETLY snatched!i'M COMPLETLY snatched!i'M COMPLETLY snatched!
  30. anthonysalva14
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    Este álbum es perfecto. Una mezcla entre rock clásico de los 80', una influencia del country maravillosa y del folk, sin duda alguna, demasiado buena. Un álbum lleno de emociones con letras profundas y con una producción muy bien hecha. Además, cada canción te llena de emociones. Las mejores canciones del álbum es Let 'Em Talk, Praying, Hunt You Down y Godzilla. Sin duda las mejores delEste álbum es perfecto. Una mezcla entre rock clásico de los 80', una influencia del country maravillosa y del folk, sin duda alguna, demasiado buena. Un álbum lleno de emociones con letras profundas y con una producción muy bien hecha. Además, cada canción te llena de emociones. Las mejores canciones del álbum es Let 'Em Talk, Praying, Hunt You Down y Godzilla. Sin duda las mejores del álbum. Felicitaciones Kesha.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 23 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Sep 5, 2017
    75
    The album captures a mixture of genres that come together to create a really vulnerable and organic sound. Kesha uses Rainbow to let her listeners into her struggles, thoughts and true personality, something missing from her previous releases.
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  2. Clash Music
    Aug 21, 2017
    60
    Rainbow is a muddled hotch-potch that offers little beyond the fact it heralds her return. It's great to have Kesha back--it really is--but let's hope the quality improves in future.
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  3. NOW Magazine
    Aug 17, 2017
    80
    Throughout, on both killers and filler, the singer sounds like she’s having so much fun.
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