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Wildfire
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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 57 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Andy Grammer.
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  • Record Label: RCA
  • Genre(s): Pop, R&B, Folk, Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter
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Fight Song
Like a small boat on the ocean Sending big waves into motion Like how a single word Can make a heart open I might only have one match But I can make... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. AllMusic
    Jan 11, 2016
    60
    Wildfire is the work of a determined singer/songwriter who prizes craft over poetry or introspection. Platten specializes in skyscraping melodies and big, bombastic surfaces and these are the elements that not only fuel Wildfire, they distinguish it from the singer/songwriter's clear antecedents.
  2. The New York Times
    Jan 11, 2016
    50
    She has a clear, edgeless voice, and she’s versatile, though often here it can sound like she’s blindly experimenting with styles.
  3. Boston Globe
    Jan 11, 2016
    50
    The wounded “Better Place” and soothing “Superman” stand out, showing how Platten’s songwriting skills can be used to tease out emotional subtleties. But too often here she’s battling stuffed-to-the-gills arrangements.
  4. The Guardian
    Jan 11, 2016
    40
    Efficient in conjuring intense emotion, the album has the hallmarks of a temporary success, but Platten’s identity gets lost. This chameleon-like character is a mutant of pop artistry--a country twang occasionally slips into her intonation, and the ghosts of Carly Rae Jepsen, Shakira and Katy Perry haunt the lofty choruses.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 5 out of 13
  1. LegendaryMau
    Jan 12, 2016
    10
    Oh this holy record sent me to the pop heaven. The melodies are so catchy and happy that you'll want to replay the songs over and over, herOh this holy record sent me to the pop heaven. The melodies are so catchy and happy that you'll want to replay the songs over and over, her vocals are amazing. When will my faves?… Expand
  2. HolyFloWelch
    Jan 12, 2016
    10
    WIG OFF Underrated masterpiece, every song slayed me. I love the lead single. Listen it You'll be amazed that her vocals will snatch your boo.WIG OFF Underrated masterpiece, every song slayed me. I love the lead single. Listen it You'll be amazed that her vocals will snatch your boo. Guaranteed I swear.… Expand
  4. DanielSaldanaG
    Nov 10, 2017
    9
    A really fantastic album, even if there are moments when it can become monotonous, you can appreciate the empowering songwriting in everyA really fantastic album, even if there are moments when it can become monotonous, you can appreciate the empowering songwriting in every song. Explosive at the beginning, although I would rather replace Congratulations and Superman for songs of a different scope, since they blow the fuse of the album. You can clearly see that she was inspired by Carrie Underwood, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Lea Michele's album Louder.
    Best song: Astronauts
    Worst song: Angels in Chelsea or Congratulations    … Expand
  5. CriticMLT
    Jul 3, 2016
    5
    i am quite disappointed with this album. She may have the vocals but this album for me is one of those album that you really think is good buti am quite disappointed with this album. She may have the vocals but this album for me is one of those album that you really think is good but than it sucks. There are only like 4 songs which are wrote listening to. Unfortunately i don't think that she will make a huge success in the music industry and i think she is a one hit wonder.
    my score:
    1. stand by you 8/10
    2. Hey Hey Hallelujah ft Andy Grammer 5/10
    3. Specchless 6/10
    4. Beating me up 5/10
    5. Fight song 8/10
    6. Better place 9/10
    7. Long Ranger 4/10
    8. You don't know my heart 5/10
    9. Angles in Chelsea 5/10
    10. Astronauts 4/10
    11. Congratulations 5/10
    12. Superman 5/10
    overall: 57.5    … Expand
  6. Norgizfox
    Dec 7, 2016
    4
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  7. jaredpierson
    Jan 18, 2016
    3
    Wow, this album is so bland and forgettable, no wonder this was released in January. Rachel's singing does have some personality, but she justWow, this album is so bland and forgettable, no wonder this was released in January. Rachel's singing does have some personality, but she just can't carry the weight of the subject matter. She isn't a great songwriter either, it can be passable at some points, but it mostly just sounds like bad high school poetry. The production and instrumentation isn't interesting at all, its the same percussion heavy pop production that's popular. I doubt that I will remember that this album even exists in about a month.… Expand
  8. colourthesmallo
    Apr 6, 2016
    0
    another trash marketing album, this songs are boring and repetitives it seems like a one hour song
    i'm sorry rachel but this album it's pure    another trash marketing album, this songs are boring and repetitives it seems like a one hour song
    i'm sorry rachel but this album it's pure garbage...    … Expand

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