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  • Summary: The fourth full-length studio release for the Canadian pop artist features a guest appearance from Electric Guest.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. AllMusic
    May 17, 2019
    90
    Fortunately, Jepsen is just as committed to her music as she is to the ideal of true love, and the way she's grown without sacrificing her uniqueness makes Dedicated a master class in what a 2010s pop album can be.
  2. Exclaim
    May 17, 2019
    80
    While it's hard to say whether or not it bests E•MO•TION, Dedicated does something arguably more important: as her first major work since 2015, it confirms both Jepsen's consistency and longevity as a songwriter.
  3. musicOMH.com
    Jun 17, 2019
    80
    There could be an argument that a couple of edits to make the track listing shorter would have resulted in an even more effective album. However, this is easily one of the best pop albums of the year as it is: one that’s unlikely to be bettered unless a certain Ms Swift really pulls it out of the bag.
  4. Consequence
    May 15, 2019
    75
    Jepsen is best when she’s in celebration mode. ... There are times on Dedicated when overproduction overrides the pure, sincere vocals that made Jepsen’s EMOTION so beloved.
  5. The 405
    May 17, 2019
    75
    While Jepsen has once again delivered a stunning hook-filled record that frankly gets catchier every time you hear it, Dedicated may not quite satisfy our lust for connection.
  6. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Jun 4, 2019
    70
    Dedicated isn’t a perfect album--it’s overlong and occasionally concedes too much to chart tastes to be interesting. But by the time Jepsen takes a bow following bonus track “Party For One,” you’re reminded once again of her generosity, of all the space she’s cleared for strength and weakness, for personal epiphanies and communal release.
  7. Los Angeles Times
    May 17, 2019
    60
    Occasionally, as in “The Sound,” Jepsen musters enough feeling in her high, slightly raspy voice that you can understand why her fans view her with a kind of protectiveness; only Robyn does crying-in-the-club more vividly. ... But too much of “Dedicated” blurs together in a mix of lovelorn confessions and throwback grooves you’d have to listen to obsessively to differentiate. For some, that’s just the invitation they crave.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 299 out of 335
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 335
  3. Negative: 35 out of 335
  1. ivanxcx
    May 23, 2019
    10
    AMAZING 10/10. Her voice just so amazing. the production! This girl a master at everything. Doesn’t have a bad album or song.
  2. JeD_Anatomy35
    May 20, 2019
    10
    The name of the album is well-put here, from start to finish this kind of work just doesn't come easily without talent, taste, and "Dedication'
  4. henrylewis1350
    May 17, 2019
    10
    That is a brilliant comeback . The pop style of Carly Rae Jepsen is so pure and comfortable. The rhythms are very creative and relaxing . BestThat is a brilliant comeback . The pop style of Carly Rae Jepsen is so pure and comfortable. The rhythms are very creative and relaxing . Best songs are Julien and Real love… Expand
  5. LopezyJotaro_77
    May 29, 2019
    10
    Dedicated is a tour de force of immaculate sound, cohesiveness, melodic beauty and mesmerizing production. It's an album that passes as aDedicated is a tour de force of immaculate sound, cohesiveness, melodic beauty and mesmerizing production. It's an album that passes as a playlist of various artists that have peculiar but uniform sound and one that can be played in any mood you're in. Essential listens: Feels Right, Want You in My Room, No Drug Like Me, Automatically In Love, For Sure… Expand
  6. khanhpnuii
    May 17, 2019
    10
    i love this album TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOOi love this album TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO TOO MUCHHHHH… Expand
  7. miguelsanhueza
    May 23, 2019
    10
    I have to say, THANK U miss Carly Rae Jepsen, you're the only one that understand what pop music is. This album have soul, have a heart, thisI have to say, THANK U miss Carly Rae Jepsen, you're the only one that understand what pop music is. This album have soul, have a heart, this album denote what hard work is, you delivery bop after bop. THANK U POP QUEEN SAVIOR… Expand
  8. Mothersdaughter
    Jun 3, 2019
    0
    Carly always does the same. Can u come with something else, girl? Please!!!!

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