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Courage
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 147 Ratings

  • Summary: The first English-language release in six years for the Canadian pop singer features contributions from David Guetta, Greg Kurstin, LP, Sia, Sam Smith, and Björn Yttling.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. AllMusic
    Nov 18, 2019
    80
    With unprecedented access and insight into Dion's world following such a life-changing few years, Courage is a triumph of spirit and resolve.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Nov 14, 2019
    80
    All in, Courage marks an impressive return.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Nov 15, 2019
    70
    Consider Courage to be Dion’s version of Cher’s Believe: an album that arrived at exactly the right time and proved to a new generation that she’s worth revisiting and recognizing as a diva very capable of keeping up with the times.
  4. The Guardian
    Nov 14, 2019
    60
    Updating Dion’s sound without frightening the horses – is a tough one. At its worst, Courage ends up peddling the kind of dreary, blanched take on contemporary pop that packs Radio 2’s playlist. ... The best tracks on Courage stick close to the music that made Dion famous.
  5. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 18, 2019
    60
    A talented interpreter, Dion comes unstuck when she can’t overcome the source material.
  6. The Independent (UK)
    Nov 14, 2019
    60
    Courage is a force to be reckoned with. It seems unlikely that more than a few of its tracks will jostle their way onto Dion’s setlist, given the decades of power ballads they have to compete with. But those that do will make their mark.
  7. The Line of Best Fit
    Nov 14, 2019
    50
    In short, there’s a sad irony to the title of this album; as a body of work, it derives courage through its commitment to playing it safe.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 87
  3. Negative: 11 out of 87
  1. osdem
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    Un álbum variado y con un nivel de calidad muy alto. Sinceramente me ha sorprendido.
  2. Andycortezz
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    MARAVILHOSO, MELHOR ALBUM POR UMA ARTISTA POP NA DÉCADA. CELINE MERECE O MUNDO. SEU ESTILO, SUA PRODUÇÃO, SEU EMPENHO CONTINUAM IMPECÁVEIS. ❤
  4. hol53
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Best album after FYI imo because i like almost every song in Courage and i can play the whole album without having the urge to skip. In thisBest album after FYI imo because i like almost every song in Courage and i can play the whole album without having the urge to skip. In this time 20 songs in one album are so many but somehow this album flows and time flies. Good job Celine.… Expand
  5. noellexmarie
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Incredible. Céline is back and better than ever. Modern album with a feel that is familiar to her longtime fans. Absolutely worth a listenIncredible. Céline is back and better than ever. Modern album with a feel that is familiar to her longtime fans. Absolutely worth a listen through - all the way to the end. It gets better and better.… Expand
  6. celinedion
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Best album, cohesive, deep lyrics and light music.
    Celine exceeded my expectations.
  7. Miguel1300
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Her best work in years. Every single song feels really personal. Her best English album no doubt
  8. vinidornellas
    May 29, 2023
    0
    This work is mediocre and not memorable. I can't believe I wasted precious time listening to this.

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