Austin
by Post Malone
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Jul 28, 2023
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 42
  3. Negative: 4 out of 42
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  1. penguin2359
    Jul 29, 2023
    3
    Post Malone is one of my favorite artists but this album is a big swing and miss for me.

    Overlong and steeped in melancholy. Very forgettable tracks. The album is basically "Love/Hate Letter to Alcohol" in long form. Thankfully no terrible guest appearances this time around which was Twelve Carat's only drawback. I'm sure at lot of people will appreciate the new musical direction.    Post Malone is one of my favorite artists but this album is a big swing and miss for me.

    Overlong and steeped in melancholy. Very forgettable tracks. The album is basically "Love/Hate Letter to Alcohol" in long form. Thankfully no terrible guest appearances this time around which was Twelve Carat's only drawback.

    I'm sure at lot of people will appreciate the new musical direction. However I miss the braggadocio and hard-hitting style Post not this acoustic guitar, angsty, and wallowing style.    … Expand
  2. Hovdagoat
    Aug 2, 2023
    0
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  3. GoySlopEnjoyer
    Aug 2, 2023
    3
    Over the past few weeks, I have been analyzing the success of Post Malone's latest album. It appears that the album has received mixed reviews, with many people feeling that it lacks substance and was made solely for the label's benefit.

    In comparison to his earlier work, the general consensus is that Post Malone is attempting to reinvent his sound. However, it seems that his fans are    Over the past few weeks, I have been analyzing the success of Post Malone's latest album. It appears that the album has received mixed reviews, with many people feeling that it lacks substance and was made solely for the label's benefit.

    In comparison to his earlier work, the general consensus is that Post Malone is attempting to reinvent his sound. However, it seems that his fans are not particularly receptive to this change. Songs such as "Better Now" were successful because they embraced his original style, rather than trying to force a new direction.

    As I continue to examine the data, I am left with a question: why do artists feel the need to change when they already have a sound that works? It appears that Post Malone's desire to "evolve" may be the root cause of his latest album's lack of success.

    Moving forward, I believe it is important for Post Malone to stay true to his original sound and embrace the elements that his fans love. By doing so, he can continue to evolve within his existing style and maintain his success.    … Expand

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Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 7, 2023
    60
    Although always listenable, Austin soon gets tired and whiny.
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  2. The Independent (UK)
    Aug 3, 2023
    40
    He goes straight for the pop-rock formulae. This would have worked better over a shorter span, but yawning as it does on the same mid-tempo pacing means that tracks blur to filler and some good lines get lost in the sludge. The lack of guest vocalists doesn’t help either.
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  3. AllMusic
    Aug 2, 2023
    90
    Melodic and heartfelt, Austin surprises at nearly every turn, whether that's by an unexpected sonic detour or the simple fact that Post Malone has never sounded this fearless.
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