Courage
by Céline Dion
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  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.
  5. Variety
    Nov 15, 2019
    66
    One could argue that “Courage” is the sound of Celine Dion unbound and unwound, ready to experiment beyond her usual theatrical soundscapes, and play in the fields with her tween chart contemporaries. That’s fine. Get it out of your system now. At least half of the album is fantastic. But don’t let her make a habit out of this.
  6. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 18, 2019
    60
    A talented interpreter, Dion comes unstuck when she can’t overcome the source material.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Slant Magazine
    Nov 18, 2019
    50
    In terms of both its length and themes, the 20-track Courage can feel exhausting, alternating between platitudes about grief and self-empowerment that, with only a few exceptions, make what should feel cathartic sound empty and even anonymous.
  10. 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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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 147 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 119 out of 147
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 147
  3. Negative: 21 out of 147
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. marcacrin
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing, a real turn in Celine's career and we love it. A powerful album with all types of songs, so modern and so emotional.
  3. therealplema
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    One of her best work without no doubt. The emotions are there, each songs describes a story. Each song is very unique. I love this album soOne of her best work without no doubt. The emotions are there, each songs describes a story. Each song is very unique. I love this album so very much. I suggest this album to everyone. You'll not be disappointed! I don't understand the audacity of some of people who gives a 0 ????? This is disrespectful for the effort she put in it!… Full Review »
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