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Generally favorable reviews- based on 111 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the member of the PC Music collective was produced by A. G. Cook.
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[Verse 1] The risks you took So when I looked I wouldn't see for a while I saw the signs Bright flashing lights I closed my eyes for a... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Nov 25, 2019
    90
    As a whole, the album rejects traditional song structures, though the final three tracks (“Shy”, “Fade Away” and “Make Believe”) are arguably the most melodic on the record. Such a duality implies the sheer range of Diamond’s artistry, so much so that it would be criminal to label her a “new kind of popstar”. Simply put, she is a new kind of star, an artistic voice that stands out in the tumult of the modern musical world.
  2. The Guardian
    Nov 22, 2019
    80
    Where Polachek is erudite and poetic, Diamond is prosaic; where Polachek’s vocals are astonishingly skilful, swooping into high registers, Diamond’s are unremarkably ordinary. Except they are remarkable, in their way.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Nov 22, 2019
    80
    For the most part, though, Diamond’s debut album sparkles. Harnessing heartbreak and combining it with wickedly odd production, ‘Reflections’ is a shimmering collection of unconventional pop songs. After all that speculation, Hannah Diamond is human after all.
  4. The Observer (UK)
    Dec 2, 2019
    80
    It’s an album that draws you into Diamond’s world, full of real, 3D emotions.
  5. Clash Music
    Dec 2, 2019
    80
    Songs on ‘Reflection’ transcend the boundaries of radio-ready pop music, are a reflection (no pun intended) of the larger shift of pop music to something entirely digital in every sense, a shift that seems to mirror that of the music industry in the past decade.
  6. Exclaim
    Nov 22, 2019
    70
    There must have been considerable pressure on Diamond to deliver with this album, and she largely does with Reflections — it really does sound like pop music from 15 years in the future. Hopefully a more substantial collection of new material isn't too far into it.
  7. Pitchfork
    Dec 2, 2019
    62
    If you hate PC Music, you will continue to; if you love them, Reflections will not change that. But producer A. G. Cook’s done a lot since 2013, so inevitably, these tracks register less as individual Cook songs than as types of Cook song.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. nhuxtable
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    We stan Hannah Diamond, this album is perfection and worth the wait. What a beautiful debut.
  2. jpsuxx
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    “[Love Goes On] might be one of the most incredible songs to ever be released. I just think [Hannah Diamond] is an absolutely incredible“[Love Goes On] might be one of the most incredible songs to ever be released. I just think [Hannah Diamond] is an absolutely incredible artist and her first album, is truly timeless.” - Michael Jackson via Ouija board… Expand
  4. lykkali
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    álbum coeso e perfeito!!! 7 anos pra debutar e quando finalmente ela consegue lançar o álbum entrega um álbum perfeito demais
  5. Oilujkm
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Damn,this **** is gold.Better,it’s **** DIAMOND.When I firts listened to this,it was like my head was blown by bright sparks that just keptDamn,this **** is gold.Better,it’s **** DIAMOND.When I firts listened to this,it was like my head was blown by bright sparks that just kept coming out of my brain.Congrats to Hannah,A.G. and the whole PC Music crew for another great job.Worth the wait… Expand
  6. domandapiano
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    Some people just aren’t ready for this kind of sound. The whole thing shimmers and sparkles. Her plain spoken auto tuned glitchy vocals areSome people just aren’t ready for this kind of sound. The whole thing shimmers and sparkles. Her plain spoken auto tuned glitchy vocals are beautiful.… Expand
  7. longjetty7
    Nov 28, 2019
    8
    Hannah Diamond is a master of irony. At first her songs sound like they shouldn't be taken seriously: they're robotic, impersonal, overlyHannah Diamond is a master of irony. At first her songs sound like they shouldn't be taken seriously: they're robotic, impersonal, overly energetic, and bubbly. But they're also insanely catchy and fun, and if you're willing to set aside any preconceived notions, you'll realize that this is incredibly smart music disguised as bad music. I love it ironically, but also unironically.

    Anyway, I'm so glad Hannah Diamond has finally released an actual album after a stream of awesome singles. The production on this album is fantastic, and I especially like the unconventional song structures. Reflections pretty much proves that she's a serious artist, and I can't wait to hear more from her in the future. I only wish this album were longer, but for now this is a solid debut.    … Expand
  8. iprf859ssm3443
    Nov 30, 2019
    6
    Still love her voice and unique style. It's make me felt disappointed when i notice that most of track are already leak, but still sound niceStill love her voice and unique style. It's make me felt disappointed when i notice that most of track are already leak, but still sound nice when they placed in one album.
    After all, this half compilation albums is far enough make me starting expect the release of HD2.
    P.S. Not the big fan of the Shy : )    … Expand

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