Beware of the Dogs
by Stella Donnelly
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 36
  3. Negative: 1 out of 36
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  1. orlathomas18
    Aug 24, 2019
    9
    A strong contender for album of the year 2019 this record is smart, fun and such an easy listen. Stella does an amazing job at talking about the struggles of being a woman in a relatable way. Sometimes this is upbeat and confident like opener "Old Man" and at times raw and vulnerable like "Boys Will Be Boys". This record perfectly shows how it is to be a young woman in 2019. These lyricalA strong contender for album of the year 2019 this record is smart, fun and such an easy listen. Stella does an amazing job at talking about the struggles of being a woman in a relatable way. Sometimes this is upbeat and confident like opener "Old Man" and at times raw and vulnerable like "Boys Will Be Boys". This record perfectly shows how it is to be a young woman in 2019. These lyrical themes are matched perfectly by tight instrumentals. The full band sound suits Stella really well, and although I love 2018's "Thrush Metal", this record definitely feels like she is coming into her own sound. I can't wait to see what Stella does next!… Collapse
  2. prestonhung
    Jul 6, 2019
    7
    I like this album! I really do. There are some good ideas and interesting tunes on this. Can definitely see potential in Donnelly and her next project.
  3. Angelds
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    Totally amazing, Stella delivered so good on this proyect, the lyrics, the instrumentals, Thebest debut album of the year so far
    Fav tracks. Die,tricks,boys will be boys, watching telly, mosquito

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. musicOMH.com
    Mar 20, 2019
    80
    For a debut it’s a remarkably confident and assured album, while hinting at even greater things to come in future years.
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  2. Clash Music
    Mar 13, 2019
    70
    Stella Donnelly has an unwavering ability to execute a subtly empowering and relevant record with derisive humour and mischievous wit.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Mar 13, 2019
    80
    Beware of the Dogs is a triumph on its own terms, going from high point to high point as she maps the pains, pleasures and anxieties of her personal patch of twentysomething bohemia.
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