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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the New York singer-songwriter was recorded with producers Caleb Hinz, Hippo Campus' Jake Luppen and Nathan Stocker.
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  • Record Label: Grand Jury Music
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Oct 23, 2020
    80
    This is a release of artfully constructed, seamlessly great indie-rock that could get easily passed by. Samia has the presence of someone effortlessly classy and commanding, which makes this project all the more appealing.
  2. Aug 31, 2020
    80
    The Baby is an album that, the longer you live with it, the more you grow to love it. It’s a debut that slowly winds itself into your heart, and promises even better things to come.
  3. 80
    The Baby is an incredibly self-aware pop record that proves Samia’s not a baby anymore.
  4. Aug 31, 2020
    79
    She proves herself as a compelling vocalist whose tenderness and power are equally entrancing. The rich instrumentals heighten the emotional capacity of her songs, but never overshadow her vocal talent.
  5. Sep 3, 2020
    79
    Twenty-three-year-old Samia Finnerty’s debut album The Baby deals with “too much” in elegant ways, navigating the trappings of young adulthood with subtle, reflective songwriting and poetic lyrical beauty.
  6. Dec 10, 2020
    70
    They’re all good, all memorable.
  7. Aug 31, 2020
    60
    The Baby's combination of breezy melodies and vulnerability makes for an engaging listen well worthy of the promising designation.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Aug 23, 2022
    10
    simply one of my favorite albums. these songs are so sensitive, so beautiful... i loved the lyrics, the production, the sound, the voice.simply one of my favorite albums. these songs are so sensitive, so beautiful... i loved the lyrics, the production, the sound, the voice. listening to it is a good experience Expand
  2. Sep 3, 2020
    9
    Samia gave us a great work, with songs that are nice to hear. A great pop-alternative.
  3. May 30, 2022
    9
    Fantastic album that has grown on me over the last few days with every listen
  4. Mar 24, 2023
    7
    Samia verkörpert eine moderne arabische Frau, die deutschen Männer sind die besten, und wo ist mein Schweinsbraten? Daumen hoch.