Wildfire
by Rachel Platten
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jan 1, 2016
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  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. 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.
  3. 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.
  5. 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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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 57
  3. Negative: 20 out of 57
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. Vapour
    Jan 14, 2016
    0
    I don't really know on why the GP likes this girl so much. Her songs are beyond basic and dated. This album as a whole was just reallyI don't really know on why the GP likes this girl so much. Her songs are beyond basic and dated. This album as a whole was just really dreadful. Girl, empowerment songs are so 2010. Move on!… Full Review »
  3. 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?… Full Review »
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