Blue Neighbourhood
by Troye Sivan
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Dec 4, 2015
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 425 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 382 out of 425
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 425
  3. Negative: 33 out of 425
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  1. karlitatv
    Jan 25, 2016
    10
    This album is amazing from start to finish. It's probably the best music that I've heard. WILD was really an awesome EP but I never thought the full album would be any better, but it was. Troye's voice is really unique, you will always know that it's him when you hear a song. The lyrics are uncommon but really relatable, personally I found myself listening to EASE and relate to every word.This album is amazing from start to finish. It's probably the best music that I've heard. WILD was really an awesome EP but I never thought the full album would be any better, but it was. Troye's voice is really unique, you will always know that it's him when you hear a song. The lyrics are uncommon but really relatable, personally I found myself listening to EASE and relate to every word. TALK ME DOWN is really sweet and I think it's the best track in the album with FOOLS. I also loved the collabs, especially Alex Hope in BLUE and Broods in EASE.

    Overall the album has a unique sound; Troye is doing music like no one in the pop industry and it's really showing that he is not just some youtuber trying to do music, he actually does what he loves and he does it amazingly, not trying to have massive success and doing what everyone else is doing already. 10/10 any day.    … Expand
  2. Gertrudislover9
    Jan 28, 2016
    10
    This album is so good, TOO GOOD it makes want to roll half-naked around my house with my stereo blasting all the songs so loud that the neighbours will have to go to another town.
  3. LydiaMartin
    Jan 28, 2016
    10
    A highlight of the album is the Australian rapper featured love song “for him.” The chorus demonstrates a new set of vocals of Sivan’s youthful energy, singing in purposeful overly sweet tones with the lyrics “Sickeningly sweet like honey / Don’t need money / All I need is you.” It’s the track that has more than enough potential to dominate the radio.

    Going back to his roots, Sivan    A highlight of the album is the Australian rapper featured love song “for him.” The chorus demonstrates a new set of vocals of Sivan’s youthful energy, singing in purposeful overly sweet tones with the lyrics “Sickeningly sweet like honey / Don’t need money / All I need is you.” It’s the track that has more than enough potential to dominate the radio.

    Going back to his roots, Sivan sings of the suburban life he desperately misses in the melodious “Suburbia” track. “Have you heard me on the radio / Did you turn it up? / On your blown-out stereo in suburbia?” The chorus accompanies soft drum machines and violins dub stepped to bring in a nostalgic feeling reminiscent of Lana Del Rey herself.

    “TOO GOOD” and “BITE” fluctuate between being sensual and emotionally redundant. Production wise “BITE” is the overall superior between the two. The track tells the story of Sivan’s first experience in a gay club, while “TOO GOOD” sounds like the aftermath of a one night stand or friends with benefits arrangement. Each romanticized the terrifying feeling of new experiences. “BITE” pulls it off while “TOO GOOD” delivers a slow burn before ultimately puttering out in an anti-climatic string of violins.

    “COOL” gets lost in it’s twin track “YOUTH.” Both start in with cut and dry lyrics, a crescendo bridge, before the chorus and heavily edited beats come in. “YOUTH” triumphs with its background repetitive shouts along with the chorus, pulled from the first single “WILD,” while “COOL” loses it’s momentum and listens like a filler between ballads “TALK ME DOWN” and “HEAVEN.” It paints the perfect picture of being rich, pretty, and vulnerable. It’s a sweet-sounding and slowed down version of “Happy Little Pill,” which put Sivan on the map, but loses it’s way.

    It’s easy while listening to “Blue Neighborhood” to forget that Sivan is a mere twenty years old and still has much more time to grow as an artist. “LOST BOY” and “BLUE” set the album in Grammy worthy territory, with superb production and melodic, haunting lyrics.

    Blue Neighbourhood isn’t lacking in relatable content, nor original lyrics. It’s a concrete debut in it’s purest form: where the lyrics and production fall in place to the point where one listen isn’t nearly enough; even by the third or fourth listen, you’ll still be pulling out lyrical gems that sparks the replay button.    … Expand
  4. RodrigoSousa
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    A super good album. Anyways, Troye started recently at Music Industry but he already have haters.. it's ridiculous. But well, the album is Perfect, WILD EP contains good songs and HEAVEN, COOL and for him. are my favourite at the album.
  5. hater420
    Jan 17, 2016
    10
    I cri everytiem. But 8/8. Yaasssss you so goood. Awesome stuff! I think his music is really touching and stuff. Great album!!! tl;dr: troye is da best
  6. mariasaldanha
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns de 2015 sem dúvidas, posso ouvir todo álbum o dia inteiro por dias que não irei enjoar, sem contar que me identifico com maioria das músicas, é ótimo ter um artista LGBT que irá se expressar contando experiencias que você se identifica, e o melhor de tudo, é bom ter um artista verdadeiro nessa indústria que escreve realmente o que já viveu e consegue manter umaUm dos melhores álbuns de 2015 sem dúvidas, posso ouvir todo álbum o dia inteiro por dias que não irei enjoar, sem contar que me identifico com maioria das músicas, é ótimo ter um artista LGBT que irá se expressar contando experiencias que você se identifica, e o melhor de tudo, é bom ter um artista verdadeiro nessa indústria que escreve realmente o que já viveu e consegue manter uma qualidade excelente nas músicas… Expand
  7. cortana1999
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    Sem dúvidas o melhor álbum de 2015 Troye mostra seus trabalhos de uma forma inexplicável nesse álbum , esse é o nascimento de uma nova estrela no mundo Pop. Parabéns Troye Sivan. Que venha o TS2!!
  8. GustoKsmva
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    O album é otimo, Troye é um artista totalmente diferente desses atuais, o garoto mal chegou e ja tem haters, com argumentos de que ele só e famoso agora por ser gay, tipo ????, gente vamos parar de drama e vamos ouvir a musica.
  9. Maurus
    Jan 19, 2016
    10
    E valeu MUITO à pena esperar. Cada música possui sua prória essência, sua própria carga, e ecada carga é despejada sobre nós quando a próxima faixa chega. É um dos discos que eu vou ouvir sem enjoar por um longo tempo.
  10. argus
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    A fantastic full-length release from a unique artist who we have all watched develop over the years. Blue Neighbourhood brings a fresh and inviting electronic pop sound with a diverse assortment of tracks, ranging from the optimistic tone of "Youth" to the pensive duet that is "Heaven". What makes this album remarkable is the honesty and maturity of the lyrics. Each song tells a personalA fantastic full-length release from a unique artist who we have all watched develop over the years. Blue Neighbourhood brings a fresh and inviting electronic pop sound with a diverse assortment of tracks, ranging from the optimistic tone of "Youth" to the pensive duet that is "Heaven". What makes this album remarkable is the honesty and maturity of the lyrics. Each song tells a personal and meaningful story that listeners may find inspiring or be able to identify with emotionally. Bringing together a stellar cast of writers and producers, Troye's first studio album is definitely a strong introduction to what he has in store for us in the future.… Expand
  11. xXKarolineXx
    Jan 28, 2016
    10
  12. Mannhorse
    Jan 28, 2016
    8
    The deluxe edition SUCKED. Besides that, the album is pretty much great in all aspects: his soft vocals, his artsy lyricism, and the production that blends in well with his words. The only real flaw I found in this record was that there wasn't any moment that was unforgettable or momentous or anything. No song was too emotionally moving, either.
  13. HurricaneBby
    Jan 28, 2016
    10
  14. AgathaJones
    Jan 28, 2016
    10
  15. SidneyHappy78
    Jan 28, 2016
    10
    The first three tracks of the album, “WILD,” “FOOLS” and “EASE,” all are originally from WILD. They are a fantastic introduction to the album, as it is designed to be a continuation of some of the topics he touched on in the EP. “WILD” introduces the “blue neighborhood” by explaining how desperately he wants to escape its mundane and pressuring atmosphere for a love no one there is willingThe first three tracks of the album, “WILD,” “FOOLS” and “EASE,” all are originally from WILD. They are a fantastic introduction to the album, as it is designed to be a continuation of some of the topics he touched on in the EP. “WILD” introduces the “blue neighborhood” by explaining how desperately he wants to escape its mundane and pressuring atmosphere for a love no one there is willing to understand.

    The first new song is “TALK ME DOWN,” which Sivan released as a single weeks before the album dropped. In perfect harmony with his already distinct musical style, the track is a piece that gets you way too in touch with your feelings. Sivan honestly sings this echoing song about desiring physical affection from a male lover, which is incredibly refreshing. As Joy Roden from News Corp Australia puts it, Sivan is “fearless and honest in a way most pop stars aren’t. … Which includes not shying away from pronouns.” This is further exhibited by later album track, “for him.,” an upbeat piece about needing someone, featuring Australian rapper Allday.

    The next champion of the album is “YOUTH,” also released as a single before the album dropped. The instrumental of this song is like lace — smooth on the surface but intricate in its layers. When the drums drop against the synthesizer at the end of the chorus, it will be nearly impossible to sit still. Besides, there’s no greater song to dance around like a fool to than a song about being young and wild.

    “HEAVEN” is a heartbreaking song about Sivan being gay and not knowing if he’ll ever really be accepted for it. With a harmonizing feature by Betty Who, the song resonates in a chamber-choir style that shakes you emotionally. The chorus is meant to summarize one of Sivan’s greatest struggles of coming out in a Jewish household. As he says in the YouTube snippet previewing the song, he contemplated, “If there is a God, does that God hate me? If there is a heaven, am I ever going to make it to heaven? … If there is a heaven, and I can’t be myself up there, maybe I don’t want heaven.”

    The chorus goes, “Without losing a piece of me/ How do I get to heaven?/ Without changing a part of me/ How do I get to heaven?/ All my time is wasted./ Feeling like my heart’s mistaken, oh./ So if I’m losing a piece of me/ Maybe I don’t want heaven?” In his soft voice, these lyrics feel almost as though he’s just thinking out loud in a moment of deep reflection, making them some of the most touching of the album.

    The greatest contributor to the album’s concept is “SUBURBIA,” a haunting piece about a basic and boring “blue neighborhood” where nothing new seems to happen, even though there are countless stories sitting inside the homes, the cars and the people. This song and “LOST BOY” are the only two from the album that Sivan wrote completely on his own, making for incredibly raw and honest pieces straight from his heart and soul. “SUBURBIA” is a phenomenal conclusion to the album, offering closure on this “blue neighbourhood” we’ve just walked through alongside Sivan and his angelic voice.

    At this point, there is very little that adorably awkward Sivan can do wrong. His debut studio album is a holistic piece of art that creates an atmosphere of disharmony and dissatisfaction like nothing before it. His rapid production is promising for his big fans, as he’s likely to release more music soon. If this guy’s talent wasn’t already undeniable, Blue Neighbourhood is about to change that.    … Expand
  16. BeeLeicam13
    Feb 4, 2016
    10
    Simplesmente fantástico... um dos melhores álbuns de 2015, amei a escolha de Youth como primeiro Single, mas ainda quero que ele escolha Blue também, antes de fechar a divulgação do álbum.
  17. mynameplor
    Jan 28, 2016
    10
  18. KinkyKid
    Jun 1, 2017
    10
    Uno de los mejores discos que he escuchado, desde la primera hasta la ultima canción es un viaje de sensaciones impresionantes, los sonidos tres transportan y la melancólica voz de Troye no te suelta hasta el final de álbum.
  19. Yahel13m
    Feb 29, 2016
    10
    All the songs, lyrics, compositions, sounds and production, are perfect, when I listened to WILD, I think that was the moment when I said that whole album is going to be... Thanks Troye Sivan
  20. Wesley_orphan
    Jan 30, 2016
    9
    Troye demonstra paixão, alegria, tristeza e solidão, um modelo perfeito de como a adolescência é confusa, ás vezes eufórica e apaixonante e não deixando de ser triste e difícil.
    Destaque para Ease, Fools, Talk Me Down, Wild e Youth.
  21. joekeary
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    'Blue Neighbourhood' is one of the greatest albums 2015 had to offer. Lyrically, the album is a masterpiece; emotional, deep, relatable. The astonishing lyrics when accompanied by Sivan's voice makes the listening experience extremely enjoyable. All 16 tracks offer a different vibe lyrically and musically and Sivan's vocal range is extremely pleasing to the ears.
  22. Baddy_bih
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before. Troye sivan is a legend periodt.
  23. glebmarveyn
    Oct 29, 2016
    0
    это что за конча бегемота? где блять нормальные песни с годной лирикой??? то, что ты отсосал всем редакторам всех изданий, не даст тебе успеха, ведь ты останешься такой же бездарной хуйней без голоса. сру блядборхуд это самое худшее (ну после клохзера) что могла изрыгнуть (ИЗВЕРГНУТЬ) персона музыкальной индустрии, даже моченад ебал в рот твое говно. вскройся.это что за конча бегемота? где блять нормальные песни с годной лирикой??? то, что ты отсосал всем редакторам всех изданий, не даст тебе успеха, ведь ты останешься такой же бездарной хуйней без голоса. сру блядборхуд это самое худшее (ну после клохзера) что могла изрыгнуть (ИЗВЕРГНУТЬ) персона музыкальной индустрии, даже моченад ебал в рот твое говно. вскройся.
  24. FELIPEFERREIRA
    May 23, 2016
    5
    Não vi nada demais no Blue Neighbourhood. A voz do Troye Sivan é muito bonita e sexy, mas as músicas soam repetitivas, todas parecem a mesma coisa, salvando-se as exceções "Wild", "Youth" e "Swimming Pools".
  25. gagaeb12
    Oct 29, 2016
    0
    не советую никому слушать и покупать такую хуйню которую создали после двух минут сидения на унитазе я даже не хочу слушать это так как боюсь что мои родители узнают об этом и откажутся от меня
  26. art2503
    Feb 24, 2016
    9
    This boy has a talent, definitely. He doesn't need to hype such as many artists of young generation nowaday - Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, etc. Songs are so good. The best ones - TALK ME DOWN, YOUTH, WILD, LOST BOY
  27. Maitam
    Feb 27, 2016
    10
    O álbum está maravilhoso, parabéns Troye e equipe. Musicas perfeitas e bem produzidas, um dos melhores trabalhos do ano passado e é interessante que cada musica tenha um diferencial uma das outras e funcionam muito bem juntas
  28. CriticMLT
    Jul 6, 2016
    9
    I'm so happy that i became a fan of his music. His lyrics are very well written and inspiration to teenagers especially those with the LGBT community. As a first full-length album he really did great job, The vocals and the production are really great and i'm quite disappointed that it didn't get the success that it deserved.
    my score:
    1. WILD 10/10 2. BITE 9/10 3. FOOLS 10/10 4. EASE    I'm so happy that i became a fan of his music. His lyrics are very well written and inspiration to teenagers especially those with the LGBT community. As a first full-length album he really did great job, The vocals and the production are really great and i'm quite disappointed that it didn't get the success that it deserved.
    my score:
    1. WILD 10/10
    2. BITE 9/10
    3. FOOLS 10/10
    4. EASE 8/10
    5. THE QUIET 9/10
    6. DKLA 8/10
    7. TALK ME DOWN 10/10
    8. COOL 9/10
    9. HEAVEN 10/10
    10.YOUTH 10/10
    11. LOST BOY 10/10
    12. FOR HIM 9/10
    13.SUBURBIA 9/10
    14. TOO GOOD 8/10
    15. BLUE 8/10
    16. WILD (XXYXX REMIX) 8/10
    Overall: 90.6    … Expand
  29. xxsuckercandy
    Oct 29, 2016
    0
    nao sei como as pessoas conseguiram engolir isso. cada musica tao normal, as letras tao bleh e parece tudo no replay....... sdds ep wild e trxye onde ele realmente era interessante
  30. longjetty7
    Apr 30, 2016
    6
    Normally I don't like male singers, but Troye actually has a nice, soothing, sexy voice. Blue Neighbourhood is a surprisingly mature album considering how young he is. The production is nice and the music doesn't cater towards kids with ADD like everything else does these days. That being said, pretty much every song on this album is a ballad, and it really drags on, especially if you'reNormally I don't like male singers, but Troye actually has a nice, soothing, sexy voice. Blue Neighbourhood is a surprisingly mature album considering how young he is. The production is nice and the music doesn't cater towards kids with ADD like everything else does these days. That being said, pretty much every song on this album is a ballad, and it really drags on, especially if you're listening to the deluxe version (which I would recommend, since the added songs are better than the ones on the standard edition). Anyway, I think Troye definitely shows off some amazing talent and potential with this album, but Blue Neighbourhood is far from perfect.

    Standout tracks: THE QUIET, for him., BLUE    … Expand
  31. cibely
    May 1, 2016
    10
    DA ATÉ UMA PONTADA DE ORGULHO AO VER TODOS ESSES RATINGS NOTA 10 EU ESCOLHI TE AMAR TROYE SZIVAAN MEU AMORZINHO, VOCÊ É MUITO PRECIOSO TE AMO DEMAISSS
  32. SumitSumbria
    Jun 24, 2016
    10
    Blue Neighbourhood is an extraordinary and fantastic album. The lyrics are amazing, production is excellent. My favourite lines - 
    "WithoutBlue Neighbourhood is an extraordinary and fantastic album. The lyrics are amazing, production is excellent. My favourite lines - 
    "Without losing a piece of me  How do I get to heaven?  Without changing a part of me  How do I get to heaven?  All    Blue Neighbourhood is an extraordinary and fantastic album. The lyrics are amazing, production is excellent. My favourite lines - 
    "WithoutBlue Neighbourhood is an extraordinary and fantastic album. The lyrics are amazing, production is excellent. My favourite lines - 
    "Without losing a piece of me 
    How do I get to heaven? 
    Without changing a part of me 
    How do I get to heaven? 
    All my time is wasted 
    Feeling like my heart's mistaken, oh 
    So if I'm losing a piece of me 
    Maybe I don't want heaven?" 

    Favourite tracks - Talk Me Down, Fools, Wild, Youth, Heaven, Suburbia    … Expand
  33. Grams99
    Aug 21, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Debió de trabajar mas en la letra, su voz queda atrás con el sonido puesto, repetitivo. Troye Sivan no tiene mucho que aportar a la música. Es bueno, le falta mejorar, tiene para hacerlo.… Expand
  34. Tasvin
    Nov 5, 2020
    0
    This album kick-started Troye's music career. Blue Neighbourhood is one of those few albums out there which truly showcases the struggles and deep wantings of a gay teen who is living in a conservative or controlled household. With its relatable lyrics and dreamy production, all the songs from this album have a special place in my heart. Every song in this album can be related to at leastThis album kick-started Troye's music career. Blue Neighbourhood is one of those few albums out there which truly showcases the struggles and deep wantings of a gay teen who is living in a conservative or controlled household. With its relatable lyrics and dreamy production, all the songs from this album have a special place in my heart. Every song in this album can be related to at least one gay guy out there trying to survive. At the end of the day, this album is a masterpiece.… Expand
  35. Segundoleo26
    Oct 24, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Troye tenia potencial para ser el único en el juego y lo demostró con (Wild) pero después perdió personalidad y su estilo y autenticidad ya no fueron los mismos y es una lástima que todo el resto del álbum sea relleno… Expand
  36. Alivo
    Jun 14, 2017
    10
    The moment when you listen to the first song, "WILD", it's when you begin to feel the emotions. Simple but effective, clear message, fun and exciting.
    "BITE" is my favorite. Troye doesn't totally explain us what's the song about, he uses metaphors to make us think about it. The beat and the production are amazing, they make it one of the best songs on the album.
    "FOOLS" and "THE QUIET"    The moment when you listen to the first song, "WILD", it's when you begin to feel the emotions. Simple but effective, clear message, fun and exciting.
    "BITE" is my favorite. Troye doesn't totally explain us what's the song about, he uses metaphors to make us think about it. The beat and the production are amazing, they make it one of the best songs on the album.
    "FOOLS" and "THE QUIET" are about typical discussions or problems in a relationship, but he manages to say it all with beautiful lyrics and some killer chorus. May leave you thinking about it.
    "YOUTH" is actually a song that I would like to sing driving in the middle of the night, with the windows open and the person I love sitting next to me. Gives you hope and this crazy-teenager-lovers feel.
    "COOL" hits like fresh air. So classy and mysterious.
    "HEAVEN" is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Troye makes us ask ourselves this hard questions, "will I get to Heaven? will I live happily after all even if I'm so different?", Betty Who angelical voice gives me chills and it works so good in the song.
    "LOST BOY" and "TOO GOOD" are the smashing hits, with the lyrics, the beat (guitar part on TOO GOOD it's just awesome) and the aptitude.
    "SUBURBIA" represents the childhood memories, those moments where everything was pure and greatness, playing on the park and cocking with mummy, but at the same time, nostalgia and pain, the bitterness of growing up and leaving it all.
    Last but not least, "for him.", modern love letter, so cute and gets to make you fluffy on the inside
    One last thing. Just don't be a hater. A YouTuber can be also a musician, a writer o a movie star, if he/she really wants to. This is one of the best DEBUT albums I've heard, I don't want you to think this way if you don't want because everyone has their own opinion, but it's undeniable that the album is good and doesn't deserve a freaking ZERO.    … Expand
  37. Thales_Lucas
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    It is difficult to find fault with Blue Neighbourhood because it does what it does so well.
  38. GabrielRabelo
    Feb 5, 2016
    8
    Eu gosto do "BH", WILD é minha favorita, as composições são bonitas, eu gosto das batidas e dos vocais dele, mas, para mim, ele só não merece uma nota maior porque é mais um álbum "digestível" como milhares por aí.
  39. diegonelli
    Feb 6, 2016
    8
    This album is rad. I don't usually feel so attached with male musicians, but this is soooo cool. I loved ''talk me down'', ''lost boy'', and all the tracks from the EP Wild. well done
  40. Hinaria
    Sep 6, 2016
    8
    I'm so happy that i became a fan of his music. His lyrics are very well written and inspiration to teenagers especially those with the LGBT community. As a first full-length album he really did great job, The vocals and the production are really great and i'm quite disappointed that it didn't get the success that it deserved.
  41. MatheusSouza
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum incrível, todas as músicas são ótimas e o mais importante é que o Troye participou de TODO o processo de criação do álbum e foi totalmente sincero. Impossível não sentir alguma coisa com faixas como "FOOLS" e "TALK ME DOWN".… Expand
  42. iamluiz
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    Blue Neighbourhood é um álbum cheio de emoções, e garante o entretenimento do ouvinte. Melhores músicas: "EASE", "HEAVEN", "THE QUIET" E "BITE". Perfeito!
  43. kevinptztos
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    [ENGLISH] I love so much this album. I think this album says us a lot of things of Troye's life and the life of persons in the LGBT community. Listen to this album, it surprise you.

    [ESPAÑOL] Me encanta mucho este álbum, pienso que nos dice muchas cosas acerca de la vida de Troye y de las personas en la comunidad LGBT. Deben escuchar este álbum, los sorprenderá.
  44. levibroomand
    Jul 28, 2017
    8
    Its Quite simply amazing to see such a fresh voice in the music industry. Every song on this album Oozes heartache and pain with such beauty you will literally lose yourself in the beautiful melodies and lyrics. While Some songs may not pack as much a punch as the others, this album truly rises above most other albums in the mainstream music industry right now. The fact that Troye decidesIts Quite simply amazing to see such a fresh voice in the music industry. Every song on this album Oozes heartache and pain with such beauty you will literally lose yourself in the beautiful melodies and lyrics. While Some songs may not pack as much a punch as the others, this album truly rises above most other albums in the mainstream music industry right now. The fact that Troye decides to ditch massive production and auto-tune for this record and use his beautifully smooth and at times raspy voice is one of the best qualities of this artist and why every music fan should be excited to see and hear more about this new emerging talent that is an absolute sensation… Expand
  45. barretox
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    Há quem não goste de Troye Sivan e o que mais vejo recentemente são críticas a ele, porém acompanho o trabalho do mesmo desde o primeiro EP e vejo que ele evoluiu bastante com este álbum e todas as faixas são ótimas. A sonoridade e a voz dele sempre me chamou atenção e faz com que eu peça mais conteúdo dele a cada dia, pra mim esse foi um dos melhores albuns de 2015 e espero que eleHá quem não goste de Troye Sivan e o que mais vejo recentemente são críticas a ele, porém acompanho o trabalho do mesmo desde o primeiro EP e vejo que ele evoluiu bastante com este álbum e todas as faixas são ótimas. A sonoridade e a voz dele sempre me chamou atenção e faz com que eu peça mais conteúdo dele a cada dia, pra mim esse foi um dos melhores albuns de 2015 e espero que ele continue trabalhando nele.… Expand
  46. dijaydep
    Nov 27, 2016
    10
    My favorite album so far... This is a very good album to me, it have many songs that have special messages that make me fall in love with it. And i can't believe this is his debut, he is so talented i hope he will be more famous in future.
  47. LanaticMonster
    Oct 10, 2017
    8
    The electropop-production of Blue Neighbourhood works so well with Sivan's dreamy sexy vocals. Detailed but cohesive production, awesome vocal performance, and a bunch of melodies, Blue Neighbourhood is the example of a complete coherent album that knows its limits and does what it does so well. Listening to this album is like embarking on a continuous journey that has no beginning and noThe electropop-production of Blue Neighbourhood works so well with Sivan's dreamy sexy vocals. Detailed but cohesive production, awesome vocal performance, and a bunch of melodies, Blue Neighbourhood is the example of a complete coherent album that knows its limits and does what it does so well. Listening to this album is like embarking on a continuous journey that has no beginning and no end, like waiting for a turning point that never happens, maybe this is the only fault in Blue Neighbourhood. That throughout the album there was no climax, although, this fault can be appreciated for giving the album the cohesive sound, but still I wanted a turning point. The romantic and cohesive lyrical content is one of the pros too. Overall, this album is great and leaves a good impact even on the very first listen. Standout tracks include: Cool, DKLA, The Quiet, Lost Boy and Bite.… Expand
  48. xoxo88Diego
    Jan 9, 2018
    9
    Em Blue Neighbourhood, Troye consegue trazer uma sonoridade simplesmente incrivel e impecavel, dando um toque de um trabalho delicado e bem feito. Melhores músicas: FOOLS, for him., HEAVEN.
  49. VitorMacauba
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, one of the best albums ever. The lyrics are excepcional, it just makes me wanna dance and cry at the same time, i love it so much and it’s very important to me, Troye is very talented!
  50. hornysoul
    Sep 24, 2018
    9
    "Blue Neighbourhood" é um álbum poderoso, gratificante e traz imensas emoções e sensações consigo. A voz do Troye é realmente única e é impossível confundi-la em qualquer música sua. "EASE", "THE QUIET", "COOL" e "HEAVEN" são algumas das faixas que mais se sobressaiem nesta jornada maravilhosa.
  51. alextay
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Such a underrated album the album deserves a Grammy for the amazing nostalgic productions nearly every songs on this album makes me feel like i'm hugging a clouds of pillow and just dreaming away.
  52. EllisEverett
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    one of a kind of its era. sounds really special, describing something more interesting than most pop subjects
  53. Chester29
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is everything, what a masterpiece body of art, if you gay you can feel related with every damn song and if you not you can cry anyway… Expand
  54. Maryam18
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    Deserved aoty literally SKIPLESS we asked and he delivered Troye prince of bop
  55. Milenna
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    piece of art deserve to be in a museum troye artist and don't surprise anyone
  56. MaraStone180
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Cute pop gay anthem for the gays and he did that and he deserve all the love
  57. kurbanliq
    Jan 23, 2021
    10
    for 2015-2016, this is a number-one, well-done, well-sung, well-produced album for me.
  58. TayIorSwift13
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    Troye Sivan is definitely a talented and geogeous singer.I love that boy sooooo much!
  59. bwllsh1t
    Mar 6, 2021
    10
    EVERYTHING about this album is just perfect. I can proudly say that blue nbhd is clearly 10s best indie pop album
  60. EVERLEDIS
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ
  61. reyster
    Sep 17, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is great. You would love to walk alone while listening to this album.… Expand

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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. The Guardian
    Jan 14, 2016
    100
    It is difficult to find fault with Blue Neighbourhood--it does what it does so well.
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  2. AllMusic
    Jan 14, 2016
    80
    It's exciting to hear someone so young and confident on the cusp of greatness.
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  3. Billboard.com
    Jan 14, 2016
    70
    Blue Neighbourhood features soft-touch synths and booming drum machines worthy of the next Lorde or Taylor Swift record.
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