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Mixed or average reviews- based on 163 Ratings

  • Summary: The third full-length release for the British pop singer-songwriter features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, De La Soul, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, and Lindsey Stirling.
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Bang Bang
She got a body like an hourglass, but I can give it to you all the time She got a booty like a Cadillac, but I can send you into overdrive... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Oct 9, 2014
    75
    Sweet may not be her best release, but her attitude is so much looser this time around that even the filler gets elevated.
  2. Boston Globe
    Oct 13, 2014
    60
    This might finally break Jessie J stateside, but by trying to be all things to all people, the soul is drained out of it.
  3. The Guardian
    Oct 9, 2014
    60
    Your enjoyment will hinge on how you feel about the strained earnestness of her delivery--it’s notable that the best moments come when she uncouples herself from it and just sings for the joy of it, as on the brilliant, fizzy pop banger Bang Bang, a deserved No 1 this summer.
  4. The Telegraph (UK)
    Oct 21, 2014
    60
    She still packs too many showboating notes into each songs. But she’s also finding a unique vulnerability on ballads like Loud, where she effectively confronts the haters with her humanity.
  5. Rolling Stone
    Oct 21, 2014
    50
    Jessie's at her best when she's having fun. She just doesn't have enough of it here.
  6. PopMatters
    Nov 20, 2014
    50
    Ultimately, Sweet Talker falls short of pop glory.
  7. Drowned In Sound
    Oct 14, 2014
    20
    There's barely a narrative other than posturing. It's not really an album, more a relentless ad campaign.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 32
  3. Negative: 5 out of 32
  1. Gipsy_Toy
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    Es un álbum muy infravalorado, es de las pocas artistas que lleva muy marcado su sello y en este álbum se ve
  2. ellencornish
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    The best of her so far! She's absolutely the best vocalist and vocal acrobatic artist on music industry right now. There are so many potencialThe best of her so far! She's absolutely the best vocalist and vocal acrobatic artist on music industry right now. There are so many potencial hit singles.… Expand
  4. nasosli
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Sweet Talker: 10

    The amazing voice of Jessie, the perfect lyrics and the magical music made this album!!!! Sweet Talker is as good as her    Sweet Talker: 10

    The amazing voice of Jessie, the perfect lyrics and the magical music made this album!!!! Sweet Talker is as good as her debut album, Who You Are. GREECE WANTS YOU JESSIE    … Expand
  5. isthatbrandon
    Mar 9, 2016
    9
    Jessie J delivered a really strong pop album yet again. She is possibly one of the most underrated acts of our generation, she is insanelyJessie J delivered a really strong pop album yet again. She is possibly one of the most underrated acts of our generation, she is insanely talented. Some songs on here are among her best - such as You Don't Really Know Me, Sweet Talker and Masterpiece. I think people are too critical on her as they don't want her to be a huge star, she's truly one of the best pop stars on offer right now.… Expand
  6. francisrgo
    Oct 15, 2014
    7
    The album is a little bit disjointed. However, she is undeniably talented. Her voice shines in lower tempo songs, almost acoustic, includingThe album is a little bit disjointed. However, she is undeniably talented. Her voice shines in lower tempo songs, almost acoustic, including "Sweet Talker" and "Get Away." It showcases her great register. "Ain't Been Done" and "Masterpiece" are reminiscent of her old songs "Do it Like a Dude" and "Price Tag." Overall the album just needed more direct concept.… Expand
  7. AlanKan
    Mar 12, 2015
    6
    Jessie J is back. With a better album to restore her legend
    Peaked at the position of 10 on the US Billboard 200, Jessie J’s latest album,    Jessie J is back. With a better album to restore her legend
    Peaked at the position of 10 on the US Billboard 200, Jessie J’s latest album, Sweet Talker has finally hit both the domestic and foreign markets and grown over time. The album has made Jessie’s music career back on track after the frustrating sales of Jessie’s previous album, Alive.
    Just like its name, Sweet Talker is as sweet as honey. The album is quite different from her previous album which had more up-tempo pop rock and dance pop songs, while Sweet Talker shows versatility like her greatest hit: Who You Are. It has both up-tempo, fun songs and ballads. In addition, she has a better vocal performance and shows more courage in this album as well.
    There is no doubt that Bang Bang is the best song among the album. The song is an up-tempo soulful addicting song which featured with Nicki Minaj as well as Ariana Grande. Jessie and Grande do their best on the vocal duties, bringing the singles plenty of energy. Jessie also shows her marvelous singing skill as she hitting the high notes of the song, ‘See anybody could be good to you/ You need a bad girl to blow your mind.’
    As the first song of the album, fast-talking hip-hop song ain’t been done, revealing her statement of career now, The finger-snapping Seal Me With A Kiss gives a feel of R&B throwback, while the song You Don’t Really Know Me, is her confession about life since finding fame and the song Sweet Talker has a quintessential R&B tune with a memorable chorus.
    Jessie J has an incredible voice which everyone cannot be resistible. Yes the album can definitely ‘Bang bang there goes your heart’.    … Expand
  8. amandaaraujo_
    Oct 15, 2014
    0
    Jessie J morreu em "Who You Are"..... Isso é tudo o que tenho a falar. Arriscar o comércio e perder a qualidade? Que coisa feia de se fazer,Jessie J morreu em "Who You Are"..... Isso é tudo o que tenho a falar. Arriscar o comércio e perder a qualidade? Que coisa feia de se fazer, Jessie J... Decepcionada contigo.… Expand

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