Twelve Carat Toothache
by Post Malone
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Jun 3, 2022
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 93 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 93
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 93
  3. Negative: 8 out of 93
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  1. super_toad0307
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    Post Malone's deepest and most complete album yet. Definitely a contender for his best album thus far.
  2. Cheblow
    Jul 4, 2022
    6
    the first impression is mediocre, let me try again to see whether I would change the score from 6 to higher or not. Cooped up and One night now are my fav
  3. TylerMorris30
    Jun 3, 2022
    8
    A grown up Posty. Definitely a deeper album he put his feelings into. I’m a fan of it
  4. Denzy
    Jun 5, 2022
    10
    Piece of beautiful work. It is coming from heaven. Wow thats incredible. Love it care it
  5. kunal7781
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    One of his best albums. it's good that he is trying a new type of sound which can be risky but it makes him a great artist. love/hate letter to alcohol might be his best song ever. plus the quality of the album is very high with a shorter duration. it's an album with great features. 10/10 for me.
  6. Jayjohal
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    A great album, high production and detailed meaning, with Post experimenting with some different sounds too, nice one Austin!
  7. Dwilsn
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    Blown away by this project. Post Malones most grounded sound yet. Great production on top of his best vocals yet, this is yet another album i personally will be listening too for years to come.
  8. dca21
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    Love this album, more personal songs, not hype songs, I think this a more mature Posty and that's good.
  9. tedk03
    Jun 3, 2022
    5
    This album is the complete definition of a mid album. The album in its entirety lacks any sorta creatively and just all sounds like the same post Malone on the radio for the past 5 years. Some songs sound pretty good, but the album as a whole isn’t unique or different at all. Production is good and vocals by post Malone are amazing as always
  10. Igor_J_F
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    One of Post Malone's best albums, if not the best. Undoubtedly one of the best albums of the year in terms of lyrics, cohesion, vocals and especially production. With an overall morbid feel, the album takes you from very sad moments, as in Love/Hate letter To Alcohol, to moments of great happiness, as in Wrapped Around your Finger. The album is sincere, deep and portrays in a superOne of Post Malone's best albums, if not the best. Undoubtedly one of the best albums of the year in terms of lyrics, cohesion, vocals and especially production. With an overall morbid feel, the album takes you from very sad moments, as in Love/Hate letter To Alcohol, to moments of great happiness, as in Wrapped Around your Finger. The album is sincere, deep and portrays in a super personal way the moments of sadness experienced by Post Malone in recent years, due to the pandemic and his gigantic Fame. It's impossible not to fall in love with the album and not remember it at some random moment in his life, he is extremely remarkable!
    Favorite Tracks: “One Right Now”, “ Wrapped Around your finger “ and “Love/Hate letter to Alcohol”    … Expand
  11. PashaMatherS
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    there is nothing to prevent post malone to said what he is going through his life its like he is naked when he wrote this album truly every verse come from his heart and i feel he put his soul to every song he produced in this album , nothing commercial for market what should every artist should consider when they make a record
  12. All_ButTrU4
    Jun 3, 2022
    3
    One of his most cohesive. It's one in the few that point towards a consistent evolution forward even when this album is the least fascinating of the two. It carries over the experimental spirit of Hollywood Bleeding more gentle and earnest parts such as the near folktronica of "Circles " but with some of the more typical flexing tracks of beer bongs snd Bentley. This album isn't stunningOne of his most cohesive. It's one in the few that point towards a consistent evolution forward even when this album is the least fascinating of the two. It carries over the experimental spirit of Hollywood Bleeding more gentle and earnest parts such as the near folktronica of "Circles " but with some of the more typical flexing tracks of beer bongs snd Bentley. This album isn't stunning ir life changing but it's worth your time and has enough good moments that if you decide to it won't be a joyless ride. My favorites are the heart on your sleeve regret and rage beneath "love hate letter to alcohol " orthe doja feature that melds what they both do best so well. It leaves me excited about what's to come.… Expand
  13. MetacriticOnur
    Jun 3, 2022
    8
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  14. ItzSka
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    The fourth studio album not only from Post Malone, but more importantly from Austin Richard Post. This album has a wide variety of different vibes throughout its 14 song track list and while there are a few uppity style bangers with some awesome features that we're used to from previous albums, there also some very personal messages from how Austin was feeling as he recorded this. There isThe fourth studio album not only from Post Malone, but more importantly from Austin Richard Post. This album has a wide variety of different vibes throughout its 14 song track list and while there are a few uppity style bangers with some awesome features that we're used to from previous albums, there also some very personal messages from how Austin was feeling as he recorded this. There is literally something for everybody here and he really shows his understanding of how music can touch one's soul.… Expand
  15. 15szn
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    It's cohesive, the production was awesome. It was obvious the album was personal and posty showed it in all tracks. I love it
  16. Bwo
    Jun 6, 2022
    10
    One of Posty’s greatest works all combined. The stories of how he lost his love and didnt know what direction ction to go in is very apparent in this album. Great features by multiple artists who not only added a special flare to each song but knocked itnout of the park while doing so. Cant wait for more music and great things still yet to come from the young artists.
  17. Forestwolfy
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    This is one of the most interesting albums to listen to in 2022. Unlike his last album, in which primarily had trap music, this album is primarily pop-oriented and surprisingly more cohesive and listenable than he has ever recorded. I used to have mixed reactions from his first three albums because it wasn't the kind of music that would make me repeat the songs over and over again. ButThis is one of the most interesting albums to listen to in 2022. Unlike his last album, in which primarily had trap music, this album is primarily pop-oriented and surprisingly more cohesive and listenable than he has ever recorded. I used to have mixed reactions from his first three albums because it wasn't the kind of music that would make me repeat the songs over and over again. But here he recorded more enjoyable voal tracks with some featured artists giving good, smooth vocal verses. Personally i do not dislike trap or hip-hop, it's just rare to find really good hip hop songs. Surprisingly enough, Insane and i like you (only hip hop and r&b tracks of this album) are the only hip-hop/r&b tracks i really love from Post. He really put down those bangers. The pop songs here are quite nice. Many of them has folk, pop, and metal inspired sounds that it reminds me of my childhood. Overall this is indeed one of the best albums of the year.… Expand
  18. fabsrocha
    Jun 10, 2022
    3
    For sure is a decrease from Hollywood's Bleeding, which was already expected since with that album Post achieved the maximum level of creativity and versatility and he hardly will top that. At least I wish he could maintain the same level of his predecessor, but it's not what happens here. The decrease was big. The songs seems generic, his voice is softer, the lyrics most of the time areFor sure is a decrease from Hollywood's Bleeding, which was already expected since with that album Post achieved the maximum level of creativity and versatility and he hardly will top that. At least I wish he could maintain the same level of his predecessor, but it's not what happens here. The decrease was big. The songs seems generic, his voice is softer, the lyrics most of the time are repetitive, the production is weak as well, just like the melodies. Sad to see how he's going down so fast. Usually the artists keep more time at the top of charts, quality of production etc. That's not what I see with Post Malone. This album is totally forgettable.… Expand
  19. QMcLau
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    His most personal and inward-focused album. Not every album needs to be made to maximize radio plays. Music, at its core, is a way of self-expression.

    "I was born to take pills, I was born to cave in..." A very interesting look into his life and mental health.
  20. Gamer123_hique
    Jun 8, 2022
    8
    Of course this isn't perfect, but it's clearly underrated. Post delivered so well, I really felt he was passing through all this. Love/Hate Letter To Alcohol, Reputation & Cooped Up are my favorites, and I think they're kinda the standouts of the album, with Doja's and Laroi's collab. The Weeknd was a good feature on One Right Now, but somehow I think this was kinda of a flop. They bothOf course this isn't perfect, but it's clearly underrated. Post delivered so well, I really felt he was passing through all this. Love/Hate Letter To Alcohol, Reputation & Cooped Up are my favorites, and I think they're kinda the standouts of the album, with Doja's and Laroi's collab. The Weeknd was a good feature on One Right Now, but somehow I think this was kinda of a flop. They both can do better in a track. The Outro (New Recording 12, Jan 3, 2020) and Lemon Tree were really good, tracks like Insane, Euthanasia, I Like You and Wasting Angels are good, the rest it's just okay, but still very enjoyable.… Expand
  21. Denis8
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Album that definitely deserved better. A good album, have some bangers, some sad songs.
  22. AdityMaha
    Jun 16, 2022
    6
    This album definitely was a big drop in quality from his last album "Hollywood’s Bleeding" which dropped in 2019 but personally i enjoyed most of the tracks on here like the very upbeat and fantastic track "Wrapped Around Your Finger" as well as the absolute standout and pretty underrated track "Love/Hate Letter To Alcohol" which featured the band Fleet Foxes. But even tho there were someThis album definitely was a big drop in quality from his last album "Hollywood’s Bleeding" which dropped in 2019 but personally i enjoyed most of the tracks on here like the very upbeat and fantastic track "Wrapped Around Your Finger" as well as the absolute standout and pretty underrated track "Love/Hate Letter To Alcohol" which featured the band Fleet Foxes. But even tho there were some amazing tracks on here, there still were some huge stinkers in the tracklist like a track which i thought is one of Post’s worst tracks he has ever released the being the track "I Cannot be(A Sadder Song"(featuring. Gunna) and honestly i think that this track is just super corny, boring and features some plain awful verses from Post Malone. Gunna's verse on there is pretty good tho i gotta admit. So Overall this album is a Strong 6 and even tho this was more of a emotional album for Post most of the tracks on here kinda sucked ngl.… Expand
  23. Guifodelador
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incrível e algo tão pessoal e profundo em sua forma de produção q conecta mais e mais com o cantor… Expand
  24. vinigab633
    Jun 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album that holds you the most and leaves you breathless. Each verse and each melody were created with great assertiveness… Expand
  25. KP4Life
    Jun 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Twelve Carat Toothache deserves a perfect score of 100 and 10/10!!! Post Malone is the best artist on this earth! In this album you can truly hear his heart. Although he shares great pain, it just goes to prove that his heart is the best heart, or I don’t believe he would have ever expressed these words as he so did on this album. ❤️… Expand
  26. lilkevon
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    Most personal body of work, very little replay value, but albums dont need to be that way to be great:)
  27. Matheusssss
    Jun 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum está incrível, Post Malone mostra que é um dos melhores. Sua diversificação nas músicas são mágicas… Expand
  28. sadboiinfinite
    Jun 14, 2022
    7
    My favorite release from Posty so far. His vocals are far more angelic than ever before and the songwriting is more personal than ever before. "Love/Hate Letter To Alcohol" is the grandiose, shining example of this: Heavenly vocals, oceanically layered production, and introspective lyrics. As it is a Post Malone record, every vocal is soaked in reverb. Most of the time, it doesn't botherMy favorite release from Posty so far. His vocals are far more angelic than ever before and the songwriting is more personal than ever before. "Love/Hate Letter To Alcohol" is the grandiose, shining example of this: Heavenly vocals, oceanically layered production, and introspective lyrics. As it is a Post Malone record, every vocal is soaked in reverb. Most of the time, it doesn't bother me. There is only one point on the album where the reverb ruins the track. The outro of "Wasting Angels". It legitimately grates the ears and sounds like the choir is in desperate need of water. The rest of the album, however, is gorgeous.… Expand
  29. p4t13nc3
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    At first listen, I wasn't crazy but man...did it ever grow on me. Favourite tracks: Lemon Tree, Insane, Love Letter, Reputation
  30. Kubikola331
    Jul 11, 2022
    10
    Posty, as always, dropped amazingly felt album. As a huge Post Malone fan I'm giving a 10 :)
  31. oolivverr
    Apr 29, 2023
    5
    Not my fave from Posty. There are some good moments on here but it’s generally underwhelming from what we’ve come to expect

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68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. AllMusic
    Jun 10, 2022
    80
    While the rap-preferring fans will still gravitate to his first two efforts, listeners with an appreciative ear for his genre-sampling maturation into the mainstream will find Twelve Carat Toothache to be a fascinating emotional exploration of a conflicted artist who can't help but churn out star-making hits at the expense of his own happiness.
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  2. RapReviews.com
    Jun 10, 2022
    65
    “Twelve Carat Toothache” doesn’t reveal a new facet of Austin Post, it just shines an even brighter light on the jewels that he drops.
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  3. Beats Per Minute
    Jun 10, 2022
    65
    It is arguably his most sonically interesting and personal project so far, but its inconsistency punches a few pot-holes in the listening journey. The experimentation here doesn’t always work, but when it does, it shows that Post is heading in some exciting directions for future albums.
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