The New Classic
by Iggy Azalea
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Apr 22, 2014
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
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  1. Pretty Much Amazing
    Jun 6, 2014
    33
    The New Classic, though stacked from top to bottom with an impressive collection of production efforts, is nothing more than derivative delivery soaked in stylistic heresy.
  2. Under The Radar
    May 12, 2014
    30
    The directionless album may have a number of songs that will make radio programmers drool, but the staying power resembles anything but a classic.

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#6 Most Discussed Album of 2014
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#13 Most Shared Album of 2014

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User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 635 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 380 out of 635
  2. Mixed: 79 out of 635
  3. Negative: 176 out of 635
  1. danielcruz90
    Apr 22, 2014
    10
    It's finally here!!! AMAZING debut album! Iggy definitely delivered and deserves to be very successful.
    Standouts: Walk The Line, New ****    It's finally here!!! AMAZING debut album! Iggy definitely delivered and deserves to be very successful.
    Standouts: Walk The Line, New **** Work, Change Your Life.    … Full Review »
  2. thaleslucas
    Jun 16, 2014
    0
    This isn't creative. A Pop álbum from a model who says that can write songs. It has no sense of power and glory. It's not classic anyway.This isn't creative. A Pop álbum from a model who says that can write songs. It has no sense of power and glory. It's not classic anyway. This is a trash to Hip-Hop cuture.… Full Review »
  3. jamesdelrey
    Nov 8, 2014
    0
    Why would you listen to this when you can buy and enjoy Broke With Expensive Taste (Azealia Banks)? Iggy makes pop music while Azealia makesWhy would you listen to this when you can buy and enjoy Broke With Expensive Taste (Azealia Banks)? Iggy makes pop music while Azealia makes rap and hip hop with substance.… Full Review »
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