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. Clash Music
    May 16, 2014
    70
    The production is an expertly judged combination of radio-friendly pop and club-influenced, sparse trap beats. Iggy’s the real deal.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Apr 25, 2014
    67
    Iggy's got a handful of top shelf singles, but too much of The New Classic is old news. [2 May 2014, p.63]
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  3. The 405
    Apr 17, 2014
    80
    Twerk-inducing and loud; 'Goddess' is the game-changer for Iggy Azalea and the glistening cherry on top of the immaculately produced, lyrically creative gem that is The New Classic.
  5. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Apr 21, 2014
    80
    This is an instantly engaging showcase of the 23-year-old Aussie’s talents--poppy without diluting her fierce-flowing charisma.
  6. The Line of Best Fit
    Apr 17, 2014
    80
    There’s no rap entitlement on display, and even brand-dropping doesn’t feel disingenuous or superficial, somehow--and, furthermore, she’s a grounded everyman rap icon. It’s endearing to no end.

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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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