Beautiful Lies
by Birdy
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Mar 25, 2016
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Apr 8, 2016
    83
    Even if the Eastern influence isn’t overwhelming there, the rest of Beautiful Lies flows together smoothly, perfectly soothing, never quite reinventing the water wheel, but never quite having to.
  2. AllMusic
    Apr 8, 2016
    80
    With more life, richer texture, and an inspiring attitude, Beautiful Lies is Birdy's declaration that she is more than able to make her mark in the big leagues and join the ranks of the alternative pop pantheon.
  3. Q Magazine
    Apr 8, 2016
    60
    For all the craft she shows, for all her ability to move and for all the promise of the zinging, Indian-inflected Growing Pains, Birdy is undone by an unwillingness to change her musical pace. [Jun 2016, p.110]
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  5. The Guardian
    Apr 8, 2016
    60
    It’s certainly an adult-oriented, mainstream affair, pairing her with producers who have also worked with Adele and Florence and the Machine.

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User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 74
  3. Negative: 3 out of 74
  1. diegonelli
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    Love this album!!!!!!!
    I think its her best album. Birdy is one of the best young artists of this decade so far.
    Her lyrics are just, a    Love this album!!!!!!!
    I think its her best album. Birdy is one of the best young artists of this decade so far.
    Her lyrics are just, a masterpiece. I wasn't expecting more :)
    Faves; Growing Pains, Lost It All, Give Up.    … Full Review »
  2. cesarnuel
    Jul 4, 2017
    10
    Beautiful record, It's amazing how Birdy has grown since her debut album! one the best young artists of this decade so far!!!
    Faves: Growing    Beautiful record, It's amazing how Birdy has grown since her debut album! one the best young artists of this decade so far!!!
    Faves: Growing Pains, Deep End, Lost It All, Silhouette, Words, Winter, Give Up.    … Full Review »
  3. LFCidreia
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Desde que eu conheci a Birdy, eu não liguei muito para duas primeiras músicas, achei decente e bem perto do boom causado pelas músicas deDesde que eu conheci a Birdy, eu não liguei muito para duas primeiras músicas, achei decente e bem perto do boom causado pelas músicas de melodias tristes e com letras profundas (Vulgo outra Rainha que eu amo, Lana DEL REY), mais depois de alguns anos eu parei e realmente escutei e simplesmente achei que todas as músicas desse álbum me conectava comigo mesmo e o que estava acontecendo ao meu redor. Para mim esses álbum é EXTREMAMENTE LENDÁRIO E PERFEITO. E ansioso para o próximo cd dela… Full Review »
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