Rated R
by Rihanna
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Nov 23, 2009
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 645 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 537 out of 645
  2. Mixed: 47 out of 645
  3. Negative: 61 out of 645

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  1. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 24, 2022
    1
    Russian roulette is agreat direction that would've been a better overall sound but unfortunately Rated R is a muddling hodgepodge of dated generic pop that equates being sexy with being rebellious. Sure to be a classic due to its commercial impact Rated R feels like a novelty in her discography
  2. rayssab
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    esse álbum riri abriu o coração. mostrou sua raiva, seu amor e esses sentimentos. um álbum que merece receber mais flores, aqui está a minha.
  3. rodq09
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    Rated R was the first monument album by a pop star. Rihanna could have continued with an album with multiples hits but she preferred to completely change what everyone in the industry was doing, her mind and vision should be studied.
  4. evermore13
    Nov 15, 2021
    5
    She brings hints of techno, R&B, disco, hard rock, hip-hop, and pop-punk to this album, but rather than feeling like a masterpiece, it just feels undercooked. Much of its music is a dull wash, difficult to differentiate even across several plays, and not especially compelling outside of the real-life drama the singer examines and exploits. The exceptions are songs that have nothing to doShe brings hints of techno, R&B, disco, hard rock, hip-hop, and pop-punk to this album, but rather than feeling like a masterpiece, it just feels undercooked. Much of its music is a dull wash, difficult to differentiate even across several plays, and not especially compelling outside of the real-life drama the singer examines and exploits. The exceptions are songs that have nothing to do with the Brown affair. We have an album that opts to cater for the variety of fans that flock to support Rihanna in her time of trouble. It's a diverse work. But this so happens to be its biggest setback.… Expand
  5. arianagrande626
    May 8, 2021
    9
    My third personal favorite of her! It's so underrated. The album is a mixture of a lot of genres including pop, R&B, rock and hip hop. My favorites are Stupid In Love, Fire Bomb, Russian Roulette and Rude Boy.
  6. fentytours
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    This is an underrated album tbh. Every song deserves attention and love. So stream Rated R for clear skin
  7. Redrih
    Mar 1, 2021
    9
    The best album of all time) It's so emotional. All songs are amazing. But Stupid in love >>>>
  8. yad3
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    one of the best album in history. these girls could never make something like rated r. and the fact that she was only 21 while making it. shes a genius. cant wait for R9
  9. alysoonw
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Honestly? AN ALBUM! Just for "russian roulette" and "cold case love" you already know the album is great! unfortunately, another rihanna's work that didn't received the recognition deserved. But she knows everything she does is good!
  10. antonioo_m_s_
    Sep 10, 2020
    0
    Todos sus álbumes son magníficos, pero un tal 2009 llegó un álbum que para mi es el mejor de toda su carrera. Rated R es la perfección de álbum.
  11. Afterglow_0202
    Aug 29, 2020
    6
    She brings hints of techno, R&B, disco, hard rock, hip-hop, and pop-punk to this album, but rather than feeling like a masterpiece, it just feels undercooked. Much of its music is a dull wash, difficult to differentiate even across several plays, and not especially compelling outside of the real-life drama the singer examines and exploits. The exceptions are songs that have nothing to doShe brings hints of techno, R&B, disco, hard rock, hip-hop, and pop-punk to this album, but rather than feeling like a masterpiece, it just feels undercooked. Much of its music is a dull wash, difficult to differentiate even across several plays, and not especially compelling outside of the real-life drama the singer examines and exploits. The exceptions are songs that have nothing to do with the Brown affair. We have an album that opts to cater for the variety of fans that flock to support Rihanna in her time of trouble. It's a diverse work. But this so happens to be its biggest setback.… Expand
  12. CZRAFAEL
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Vulnerability, strength, power and an incredible voice being exposed. Rihanna shows once again that she can sing what she wants to sing well.
  13. 4R73N15
    May 29, 2020
    10
    A very mature body of work, especially considering that the artist in question was barely overage. Lyrics, emotions, perfect blend of several sounds.. this album has everything
  14. DavidReneIV
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Rated R es sin duda el mejor álbum de Rihanna hasta la fecha, todas sus canciones encajan perfectamente en todo sentido. EXCELENCIA MUSICAL, UNA OBRA DE ARTE.

    Rated R is without a doubt Rihanna's best album to date, all of her songs fit perfectly in every way. MUSICAL EXCELLENCE, A MASTERPIECE.
  15. greedybadidea
    May 26, 2020
    8
    Rihanna decides to get more personal with listeners on her fourth studio album. This album succeeds in many ways with production and lyrical content. but sometimes it doesn't always resonate sonically. This is her most unique album to date and she takes many risks within the project which I appreciate even if they don't always pay off.

    Album Track Ranking: 1. Russian Roulette 2. The    Rihanna decides to get more personal with listeners on her fourth studio album. This album succeeds in many ways with production and lyrical content. but sometimes it doesn't always resonate sonically. This is her most unique album to date and she takes many risks within the project which I appreciate even if they don't always pay off.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Russian Roulette
    2. The Last Song
    3. Rude Boy
    4. G4L
    5. Te Amo
    6. Stupid in Love
    7. ROCKSTAR 101 (feat. Slash)
    8. Fire Bomb
    9. Wait Your Turn
    10. Cold Case Love
    11. Photographs (feat. will.i.am)
    12. Mad House
    13. Hard (feat. Jeezy)    … Expand
  16. cipriano
    Feb 17, 2020
    7
    Rihanna's most personal album becomes where she went through everything and put it in a good way and with great melancholy. It becomes a good way to hear, and your sound is a distant and good thing to catch up and improve more and more. It's fascinating to hear and really takes the listener on a journey.
  17. MyleeneFRW
    Aug 20, 2019
    8
    Абсолютный рост после предыдущего альбома, звучание под стать Рианне, несколько промахов, но в общем работа лучшая, на тот момент, в карьере певицы.
  18. survivorfan989
    Jan 16, 2019
    8
    Another good album from Rihanna, its a step down from Good Girl Gone Bad but there are some solid songs and it had some good single choices.
  19. Sergio97costa
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Perfect! This album definitely outdid all of my expectations. Rihanna is fantastic.
  20. Malucas
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    I can't remember a song I couldn't hear. Every lyric, every song is so deep. Fire Bomb should be single
  21. prayyoucatchme
    Aug 30, 2016
    1
    Wow, Im shocked at these reviews, Not too shocked because Critics Overrate & Underrate thing all the time. Poor Rihanna, She thought she could pull off another Bâ Collapse
  22. virajshankar
    Jun 15, 2016
    7
    The album is fine, but definitely not the most appealing. At times it feels awesome to listen to, but sometimes you really just want to skip the song . It is extremely fluid in some places yet completely dry in others. If this album wasn't so daring I would not give it more than a 5.
  23. arcanjo
    May 29, 2016
    9
    Still her best to date.Both weird and pop, Rihanna intimate songs portraits a woman that break out a confrotating relationship but dont turn out to be the self pitting break up record, showing a very confident and - as always - daring girl.
  24. BabyJane
    May 25, 2016
    8
    1. Mad House 100/100
    2. Wait Your Turn 100/100
    3. Hard 90/100
    4. Stupid in Love 60/100
    5. Rockstar 101 95/100
    6. Russian Roulette 35/100
    7. Fire Bomb 20/100
    8. Rude Boy 100/100
    9. Photographs 95/100
    10. G4L 65/100
    11. Te Amo 90/100
    12. Cold Case Love 100/100
    13. The Last Song 65/100
    14. Hole in My Head 95/100

    Metascore: 79
  25. mrjurrianvriet
    Apr 27, 2016
    10
    This is what I call AN ALBUM. Once again RiRi proves us she is a bad gal and we shouldn't mess with her! It's very personal. Lyrically and musically very good. One of her first albums with various genres of music.
  26. Zanessa250QI
    Apr 4, 2016
    8
    ................................................................................................................................The best album of Rihanna................ Full of great & beautiful Ballads....
  27. horcrux2007
    Feb 4, 2016
    8
    Rated R is more foreboding and mature album than Rihanna's previous records, starting out with the suitably strange "Mad House" and ending with a haunting ballad "The Last Song." "Russian Roulette" is another stand out from the album while "Rude Boy" is more in tune with Rihanna's previous pop hits.
  28. Samimacedo
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    HINARIO DEMAIS< RAINHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA pisou na Beyoncé
  29. rihannadescolad
    Jan 28, 2016
    10
    linda igual a barbiezinha muito bom eceleite amei o albummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm pisou no chris brown que superaçãooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  30. CaaioGomez
    Nov 27, 2015
    10
    MELHOR ALBUM DA DISCOGRAFIA AMO TODAS AS MÚSICAS UMA REVOLUÇÃO E TANTO PARA A RIHANNA ESSE HINARIO NÃO TEM UMA MÚSICA QUE EU NÃO GOSTE HINO HINO
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#5 Most Discussed Album of 2009
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#8 Most Shared Album of 2009

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Village Voice
    Jun 24, 2011
    60
    You are way, way better off not projecting any kind of emotional subtext onto this record.
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  2. Boston Globe
    70
    What works as therapeutic psychodrama for the singer doesn't always work quite as well as pop music, which, from the shiny surfaces, it's clear everyone here is still striving for.
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  3. Chicago Tribune
    88
    Nothing else on the album can top 'Russian Roulette,' but they certainly complement it, and make its startling conclusion feel sadly inevitable.
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