• Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Nov 21, 2011
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7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 609 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 95 out of 609
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  1. Aug 24, 2022
    3
    With some of her biggest songs Talk that Talk first for songs are frankly the best part of the album. A top heavy ccompilation of potential hits rather than an actual album. Rihanna 6th studio album still finds her directionless
  2. Apr 27, 2015
    7
    Aside from a few hit singles, Talk That Talk is probably one of Rihanna's least memorable albums. It doesn't have as many infectious hooks as Loud or Rated R, but it's still a pretty enjoyable album nevertheless. I can listen to the whole thing (bonus tracks included) without wanting to skip any songs, so I have to give her credit for that. Also, her vocals are pretty fantastic here, as always.
  3. Sep 1, 2017
    10
    This album was Rihanna at her best. One of her best eras had finished (i.e. the Loud era), and then BOOM, she returned with the career-defining We Found Love which also propelled Calvin Harris into superstardom. The singles of this album are great, Where Have You Been is definitely one of Rihanna's best singles.
  4. Feb 3, 2012
    6
    this album has its moments like Talk That Talk W/ Jay-Z, You Da One, We Found Love and Roc Me Out. Other songs were crap and i just wanted to stop playing the album. Rihanna needs to go back to "Rated R", & Good Girl Gone Bad
  5. Feb 28, 2023
    6
    Lyrically is not interesting and if it weren't for the singles, it would be a total scrap.
  6. Nov 22, 2011
    6
    We have already known that Rihanna likes spanking. Talk That Talk, album number six, extends our knowledge about the sexual habits of the Barbados Minister of Tourism: Suck my **** / Lick my persuasion (â
  7. Mar 23, 2014
    8
    It's good. It's nothing out of the ordinary, but it's still one of Rihanna's best albums. I think the best tracks are "Talk That Talk", "Red Lipstick", and "Roc Me Out."
  8. Apr 15, 2015
    7
    A few years ago I would listen to this album almost everyday and eventually get sick of it. However, the album is a generally great effort from Rihanna. In my opinion, this was better than Loud. I like Rihanna's experimentation with different genres ("Cockiness"), while also paying homage to her original reggae style ("Watch n Learn"). There are a few slow Chris Brown Fortune-esqueA few years ago I would listen to this album almost everyday and eventually get sick of it. However, the album is a generally great effort from Rihanna. In my opinion, this was better than Loud. I like Rihanna's experimentation with different genres ("Cockiness"), while also paying homage to her original reggae style ("Watch n Learn"). There are a few slow Chris Brown Fortune-esque ballads, specifically "Farewell" (even though that album came after this one) but not enough to make this the disappointing album that Fortune was. Plus her ballads are better. There are also some repetitive dance songs, but overall, I'd have to say this is one of Rihanna's best. Grade: B. Highlights: "We All Want Love", "Drunk on Love", "Red Lipstick". Worst song: "We Found Love" Expand
  9. Nov 30, 2011
    4
    A rushed album. That's the perfect subtitle for this CD. After a satured album, 'Loud', Rihanna launches a new one after only one year. And it's not that good. Very far for the excellent work she did on 'Rated R' (her best album), she makes a techno (dumb) pop album. Nothing special to listen, the whole album seems some making-money strategy!
  10. Feb 17, 2020
    7
    In a maturing by time, she seems to have more control of her voice and something special that captivates everyone who listens to the album. This is better than Loud, it's more cohesive and conscious. That takes its sasst part and also vocals at high points, but still sins in tiresome choruses and still in its beats that looks the same. There really isn't much to hate about this album andIn a maturing by time, she seems to have more control of her voice and something special that captivates everyone who listens to the album. This is better than Loud, it's more cohesive and conscious. That takes its sasst part and also vocals at high points, but still sins in tiresome choruses and still in its beats that looks the same. There really isn't much to hate about this album and it's really a big improvement. Expand
  11. May 27, 2020
    8
    On Rihanna's sixth studio album, she seems to try and repeat what was done on her previous project by giving us nothing lyrically and trying to wow us with production and vocal value. Now this does work for parts of the record, but some of the songs are too repetitive and leave you with a bad taste in your ears. Now that isn't to say this album doesn't have some bangers. Rihanna truly hasOn Rihanna's sixth studio album, she seems to try and repeat what was done on her previous project by giving us nothing lyrically and trying to wow us with production and vocal value. Now this does work for parts of the record, but some of the songs are too repetitive and leave you with a bad taste in your ears. Now that isn't to say this album doesn't have some bangers. Rihanna truly has a gift for making finish an album and believe it's the best thing ever even with some of the worse tracks she included because the great ones really stick and make you appreciate her talent.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. Fool in Love
    2. You Da One
    3. Drunk in Love
    4. Farewell
    5. Where Have You Been
    6. Roc Me Out
    7. We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)
    8. Talk That Talk (feat. JAY Z)
    9. We All Want Love
    10. Do Ya Thang
    11. Red Lipstick
    12. Watch N' Learn
    13. Birthday Cake
    14. Cockiness (Love It)
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  12. Mar 6, 2012
    8
    I was very exccited for the release of this album, but was a tad bit disapointed. Highlights of the album are "You Da One", "Where have You Been", "We Found Love" and "Roc Me Out". Another highlight is "Birthday Cake", but it ends way too soon. Even though there is going to be a remix of "Birthday Cake", i would have liked to have seen the full version on the album. The slower trackI was very exccited for the release of this album, but was a tad bit disapointed. Highlights of the album are "You Da One", "Where have You Been", "We Found Love" and "Roc Me Out". Another highlight is "Birthday Cake", but it ends way too soon. Even though there is going to be a remix of "Birthday Cake", i would have liked to have seen the full version on the album. The slower track seem hastily written and produced with generic beats and sounds. It seems to be a let down from "Good Girl Gone Bad" and "Loud", but Rihanna has a special talent and I believe the fault with this record was the production team. Expand
  13. Apr 8, 2016
    6
    .......................................................................................................................................................Most good that apparent.
  14. Apr 4, 2016
    6
    ........................................................................................................................Better than i expected.........................
  15. Dec 16, 2014
    8
    Can be a wonderful album, good to hear, well divided, a great choice for listening at home alone or with friends.
    Highlights: Where Have You Been and Brithday Cake
    Lows: Roc Me Out and Watch N' Learn
  16. May 4, 2015
    1
    Katy Perry bursts back onto the scene with her amazing second album that is full to the grim of the tongue-in-cheek atmosphere that got herkhkkjhjghjbnnnnn
  17. Dec 23, 2014
    6
    Uma obra-prima comparado ao desastre musical chamado "Unapologetic",mas mesmo assim é muito,muito fraco um álbum ruim,porém "Unapologetic"é péssimo.
    Top 4
    1-Farewell
    2-You da One
    3-We Found Love
    4-Drunk on Love
    5-Talk That Talk
  18. Aug 20, 2019
    8
    Рианна переплюнула некогда лучший "Rated R". На альбоме Рианна, как и на прошлой пластинке, находится в русле "дэнс-поп", но в этот раз все вышло на голову лучше. Работа с Кельвином харрислм и Люком принесла Рианне громкие хиты, однако фит с Джеем получился не такой удачный. По итогу альбом очень сильный и стильный.Рианна переплюнула некогда лучший "Rated R". На альбоме Рианна, как и на прошлой пластинке, находится в русле "дэнс-поп", но в этот раз все вышло на голову лучше. Работа с Кельвином харрислм и Люком принесла Рианне громкие хиты, однако фит с Джеем получился не такой удачный. По итогу альбом очень сильный и стильный.
  19. Apr 4, 2016
    6
    In the definitive review, This album is better than i thinking that was.

    I Listen "We All Want Love" that I didn't even know of the existence, and "Farewell" That elevated the album from 4 pts to 5 pts...
  20. Mar 24, 2020
    9
    So "Talk That Talk" was supposed to be a reissue of Rihanna's previous album "Loud" (2010). It was also recorded during the Loud Tour. I‘m glad that she decided to release a completely new album as the songs don’t sound like "Loud" at all and because it’s just too good. On this album, Rihanna experiments with hip-hop, dubstep, electronic and house music and there are traces of dancehallSo "Talk That Talk" was supposed to be a reissue of Rihanna's previous album "Loud" (2010). It was also recorded during the Loud Tour. I‘m glad that she decided to release a completely new album as the songs don’t sound like "Loud" at all and because it’s just too good. On this album, Rihanna experiments with hip-hop, dubstep, electronic and house music and there are traces of dancehall music here and there. THE highlight of the album is "Roc Me Out". It’s very synth heavy and you just have to dance to it. The title track featuring Jay-Z is another highlight on here. "Red Lipstick" deserved to be so much more than just a bonus track on the deluxe edition. It’s a badass dubstep song and reminds me of Rihanna's fourth studio album "Rated R" (2009), which isn’t surprising since the song's producers also worked with her on that album. The hip-hop tracks "Birthday Cake" and "Cockiness (Love It)" have to be pointed out as well. I really wish BC would be longer. 1 minute of that bop just isn’t enough. The single's "You Da One", "We Found Love" and "Where Have You Been" are some of the more poppy songs on this record. They all are dance pop songs and YDO has a dubstep breakdown. "Farewell" is one of the most emotional song on here and one of the best out of the midtempo/ballad songs in my opinion. THE best however, is definitely the last track on the album "Fool in Love". The lyrics remind me of Britney's "Criminal" which was also released in 2011 but damn the emotions and her vocals in this song are everything! Great way to end the album. Even though it was recorded within only a few months, was intended to be a reissue and recorded during a lot of tour stress, "Talk That Talk" turned out to be a great pop album. It’s fun to listen to and actually pretty diverse. It switches from danceable pop songs, to badass hip-hop tracks, to emotional mid-tempo tracks. It’s one of Riri's best albums. Favorites: Roc Me Out, Talk That Talk, Birthday Cake & Red Lipstick Expand
  21. Feb 2, 2023
    4
    Seriously, what's with Rihanna and not making a real album? Same thing as "Loud": the singles are phenomenal, but the rest of the tracks are very mediocre and disappointing. Why can't she put the same energy on all the songs? Is that hard? I don't get it. They have no reply value, they are basic, repetitive and in some cases weird (what was she trying to achieve with "Cockiness").

    After
    Seriously, what's with Rihanna and not making a real album? Same thing as "Loud": the singles are phenomenal, but the rest of the tracks are very mediocre and disappointing. Why can't she put the same energy on all the songs? Is that hard? I don't get it. They have no reply value, they are basic, repetitive and in some cases weird (what was she trying to achieve with "Cockiness").

    After you listen to her albums, you start to understand why she has 14 number one songs but only 2 number one albums.
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  22. Mar 24, 2013
    10
    Once More Rihanna Proves She's Still Got It!
    Every Track Is Just WOW!
  23. Jan 3, 2012
    4
    I'm sorry to say this, but this is a huge disappointment. It just wasn't a good album like her previous ones. One the positive side, she is a hit-maker, but some how she can't reach number 1 on the Billboard 200 Album Charts. Sorry, but I had no choice but to give her a bad review.
  24. Jan 29, 2016
    10
    AMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO rainha.
  25. Mar 24, 2013
    4
    I'm starting to doubt if Rihanna has any talent left. She started out so great and sensational, but where has all of that gone? Every song is drowned in autotune and many don't stand out very much, other than "Where Have You Been" and "We Found Love."
  26. Nov 15, 2021
    4
    «Talk That Talk» tries too hard to send a more one-dimensional message and ends up falling flat: Rihanna's obviously going for sexy here, but her music's at its most alluring when she's blissed out in her own reverie, not taking the time to spell it all out for us. In other words, a so-so album which suggests it may be time for Ms Fenty to take a holiday. It's sure to sell on brand«Talk That Talk» tries too hard to send a more one-dimensional message and ends up falling flat: Rihanna's obviously going for sexy here, but her music's at its most alluring when she's blissed out in her own reverie, not taking the time to spell it all out for us. In other words, a so-so album which suggests it may be time for Ms Fenty to take a holiday. It's sure to sell on brand recognition alone, but I doubt a series of mannered and soulless hooks are going to find much life outside of the European remix circuit. Expand
  27. Jun 4, 2012
    6
    I love Rihanna but this is not my favorite album of hers. Rated R was amazing and Loud did not disappoint, this fell short. It was kinda obvious it was rushed and her vocals are good but a bit untouched. Best tracks on the album are "Where Have You Been", "We Found Love" & "Drunk On Love". songs like "Farewell" and "TTT" made me done with the album. but the album as a whole is just solid.
  28. Jan 20, 2019
    9
    Overall this is a solid album, at least all of the album tracks are better than just decent, and its lead single was one of Rihanna's best.
  29. Aug 30, 2020
    4
    «Talk That Talk» tries too hard to send a more one-dimensional message and ends up falling flat: Rihanna's obviously going for sexy here, but her music's at its most alluring when she's blissed out in her own reverie, not taking the time to spell it all out for us. In other words, a so-so album which suggests it may be time for Ms Fenty to take a holiday. It's sure to sell on brand«Talk That Talk» tries too hard to send a more one-dimensional message and ends up falling flat: Rihanna's obviously going for sexy here, but her music's at its most alluring when she's blissed out in her own reverie, not taking the time to spell it all out for us. In other words, a so-so album which suggests it may be time for Ms Fenty to take a holiday. It's sure to sell on brand recognition alone, but I doubt a series of mannered and soulless hooks are going to find much life outside of the European remix circuit. Expand
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 27
  2. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. Musically, this is pop without shame‑-her hookiest and most dance-targeted album.
  2. Nov 30, 2011
    30
    It's sure to sell on brand recognition alone, but I doubt a series of mannered and soulless hooks are going to find much life outside of the European remix circuit.
  3. Nov 29, 2011
    70
    It's easy to criticise Talk That Talk but it's actually a fun and enjoyable record.