Dedicated Side B
by Carly Rae Jepsen
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  1. matthewmirliani
    May 22, 2020
    10
    With this record (the B-sides of the fantastic Dedicated) Carly has given us another glittering, sophisticated masterpiece. Every Carly record is addictive, but there’s something particularly magnetic about this one; it’s doused in sun-kissed melancholy and yacht-rock luxury, and like all her records, it’s clean, tightly written, tightly produced, beautifully sad, beautifully romantic,With this record (the B-sides of the fantastic Dedicated) Carly has given us another glittering, sophisticated masterpiece. Every Carly record is addictive, but there’s something particularly magnetic about this one; it’s doused in sun-kissed melancholy and yacht-rock luxury, and like all her records, it’s clean, tightly written, tightly produced, beautifully sad, beautifully romantic, beautifully celebratory of love and life. While it may be called the B-Sides, this is a record that stands on its own, makes it own statement, offering some of the best Carly tracks to date (the notable standout being the Bleachers collaboration “Comeback” ). This release will make it even harder to determine just which Carly album is her greatest work. It’s a tough competition.… Expand
  2. LeandroR
    May 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queen of Quality! Carly is amazing. Your música is funny , perfection and Delicious!… Expand
  3. Joao_Peps
    May 22, 2020
    10
    Sweet, sensitive, relatable, candyfloss Dance Pop: it's all we need and want from Carly
  4. JMDGamotia
    Oct 7, 2020
    10
    That's the traditional, new sequel to last year's Dedicated as this album also pertains to great fun.
  5. TheKosmicKollec
    May 23, 2020
    10
    Absolutely wonderful album. Blends the soaring, shimmering ballads of Emotion with the more mature sensibilities of Dedicated. Songs like Stay Away and Let's Sort the Whole Thing Out are energetic pop bangers, while the hazy, floaty synths of Comeback and the lax, bobbing arps in Now I Don't Hate California After All provide some valuable chill-out time.

    A wonderful addition to Jepsen's    Absolutely wonderful album. Blends the soaring, shimmering ballads of Emotion with the more mature sensibilities of Dedicated. Songs like Stay Away and Let's Sort the Whole Thing Out are energetic pop bangers, while the hazy, floaty synths of Comeback and the lax, bobbing arps in Now I Don't Hate California After All provide some valuable chill-out time.

    A wonderful addition to Jepsen's stellar discography.    … Expand
  6. eliluc123
    May 24, 2020
    10
    This album is so good. From the Lyrics to the melodies, Carly did it again!
  7. FSKZCER
    May 23, 2020
    10
    THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE CARLY IS JUST GIVING US A SERVE AFTER SERVE SHE SUCH A MUSIC GENIUS ALSO SHE HAS THE PERFECTION ON EVERYTHING (LYRICS, PRODUCING, MUSIC VIDEOS, ETC) WATCHING HER GROWING SINCE KISS IS SO FABULOUS I ALSO HOPE SHE PUT "LET'S BE FRIENDS" ON THE ALBUM BUT IT'S OKAY I'M SO PROUD OF HER. Love. Light
  8. tiego
    May 22, 2020
    10
    Dedicated Side B é um sopro de vivacidade no pop atual. Ninguém faz pop como Carly Rae Jepsen faz. Espetacular, do início ao fim!
  9. BuyTrench21
    May 24, 2020
    10
    one of the greatest albums of 2020, the way she give us a taste of music of her own style but renewest, and all the concepts she took of the side A to add in the side B and made it a really side B
  10. titi_2001
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Dedicated Side B can be best described as a fusion between Emotion (the bops) and Dedicated (cohesiveness and overall sound). While I liked Dedicated, this feels like a definitive step up, and something that can compete with Emotion and Emotion Side B which have the advantage of nostalgia on their side. Amazing.
  11. asdeerty
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Si hay alguien que sabe como hacer softpop, es Carly Rae Jepsen. Para ser un "side B" de un álbum, se siente como una hermana, no como canciones que sobraron. Carly sabe como ser experimental y ser buena en ello, siempre teniendo influencias del pop ochentero y synthpop.
  12. Diegoxignacio
    May 21, 2020
    10
    Carly sigue con su exquisito estilo de musica...cada album o cancion que saca son buenos
  13. kenzieemari
    May 22, 2020
    10
    I AM SO IMPRESSED WITH THIS RECORD. Girl you’ve done it again. Raising the bar every damn time. I’m so happy! She’s grown so much just from one record to the next. She is so artistic and her songwriting and production on the record is flawless and there are literally no skips. I’m IN LOVE.
  14. Churchino
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Que Deus dê muita vitalidade pra essa menina e muitos sides B porque o mundo precisa da sonoridade dela, mesmo que ele não saiba disso. Obrigado Carly Rae Jepsen!
  15. EmmaRae
    May 23, 2020
    10
    Period, it’s a great album, she literally saved the year, every song is so happy and so well done produced
  16. Pagna
    May 22, 2020
    10
    Despite being rejected to be released on the original album, Dedicated Side B still is a pop perfection especially with the bop from the start “This Love isn’t Crazy” will just make you dance your pants off real hard. Another bop would be “Fake Mona Lisa” this underrated Queen never disappoints us esp giving what we want during this period. We have nothing to ask for but to stan evenDespite being rejected to be released on the original album, Dedicated Side B still is a pop perfection especially with the bop from the start “This Love isn’t Crazy” will just make you dance your pants off real hard. Another bop would be “Fake Mona Lisa” this underrated Queen never disappoints us esp giving what we want during this period. We have nothing to ask for but to stan even harder!… Expand
  17. nvalley
    May 23, 2020
    10
    So much to love here. The partnerships with familiar producers like Patrik Berger on "Let's Sort the Whole Thing Out" showcase the best things about Carly's prolific content, exquisite vocals, capturing the essence of love's complications, yearning for connection, and hooks that worm their way into the brain the more you listen.

    Writing and recording "Solo" with her ex James Flannigan    So much to love here. The partnerships with familiar producers like Patrik Berger on "Let's Sort the Whole Thing Out" showcase the best things about Carly's prolific content, exquisite vocals, capturing the essence of love's complications, yearning for connection, and hooks that worm their way into the brain the more you listen.

    Writing and recording "Solo" with her ex James Flannigan must have been interesting, because wow did they create a killer anthem for dusting yourself off and putting life back together after losing a relationship.    … Expand
  18. Eka_
    May 23, 2020
    10
    Literally a great work of art, and she deserve everything hopefully people will listen to this as much as emotion side b
  19. michelekjk
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    um dos melhores álbuns ano, sem dúvida. Carly faz um vdd pop perfection, o álbum tá cheio de músicas incríveis que me fizeram sentir como se eu tivesse voando numa nuvem kjkk as músicas são bem gostosinhas e maravilhosas
  20. lemintris
    May 24, 2020
    10
    This pop masterpiece album is what we really need. It's fun, emotional and catchy.
  21. SebasDiaz13
    May 22, 2020
    10
    It's a great album ...............................................................
  22. Jorge_e
    May 23, 2020
    10
    Mais um álbum no qual Carly apresenta um trabalho autêntico e ao mesmo tempo com influências oitentistas. Uma artista é uma artista.
  23. NOTVERY22
    May 27, 2020
    10
    carly is my GBF's "mother",and this is epic,we love u carly,hope all of u could enjoy this record,PERIOD
  24. rodolfoalmeida
    May 31, 2020
    10
    there is no reason why we don't recognize her as a great artist. pop perfection since the first album
  25. quackity
    May 21, 2020
    10
    a song for every mood, excellent production and shooting vocals. i cant explain how this feels in comparison to the original Dedicated, but this one sure feels more dreamy, i love every song on the album!
  26. Sreloix
    May 21, 2020
    10
    Carly mais uma vez trazendo um álbum à altura do que o pop merece com músicas excelentes
  27. suckjamie
    May 22, 2020
    10
    Carly is extremely talented This is what they say got a 90s vibes so good and I am addicted with felt this way
  28. rennocchio
    May 22, 2020
    10
    A very solid album. Carly Rae has done it once again. No skips, all bops; just what we need during this pandemic.
  29. frenchj
    May 22, 2020
    10
    Album of the year! This is so good!! Miss Carly Rae Jepsen never disappointes us!!
  30. victorarribasma
    May 22, 2020
    10
    The best album of 2020 so far. Catchy choruses, relatable lyrics, incredibly well produced melodies (knowing this is only a “side b”) and the I-dont-know-what that Carly always brings to her music creations! Love and pop as its purest forms; all the songs explain what it is to feel “dedicated”.
  31. paramole
    May 22, 2020
    10
  32. boyprobe
    May 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This whole album is amazing, all track is worth to listen, or should i said this album is better than the original dedicated that was released on 2019… Expand
  33. Tlmarkov
    May 23, 2020
    10
    As always, Carly Rae Jepsen is serving an album pure pop perfection! Saved pop music.
  34. YukonSivan
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    Love this! I kinda feel guilty that I like this more than the main album. Almost all the tracks I loved from the first listen. I love the use of the same lyrics for Felt This Way and Stay Away. I feel like it gives a glimpse of the process of her making music. I feel like they(her and other writers/producers) were playing around with lyrics from a rejected song and kept changing things andLove this! I kinda feel guilty that I like this more than the main album. Almost all the tracks I loved from the first listen. I love the use of the same lyrics for Felt This Way and Stay Away. I feel like it gives a glimpse of the process of her making music. I feel like they(her and other writers/producers) were playing around with lyrics from a rejected song and kept changing things and they led to these songs. I hope she continues to release side bs of her future projects.… Expand
  35. pelpes
    May 23, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece!! Carly is serving her best in her best album to date!! I can't stop listening!
  36. omrvlx
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Extremely fun, short and simple. It’s the perfect little sister to the masterpiece that is Dedicated. Thanks Carly!
  37. HugoTreminio
    May 26, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums I've heard in a while, loved the 80s influence in this, definitely an amazing album.
  38. ddiegomerino
    May 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dedicated Side B; is more upbeat, energetic, and memorable than it’s counterpart, featuring hoow-laden verses web explosive choruses.
    Carly Rae Jepsen, good album!    … Expand
  39. HENRINDIE
    May 28, 2020
    10
    e vamos de old...
    mais uma vez a carly SALVANDO O POP
    extremamente talentosa e esperta.
  40. emotion
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This is a near-perfect pop album. Rather than just outtakes/throwaways from the parent album, Dedicated Side B poses more as a companion album to 2019's Dedicated. Both albums are two halves of the same story -- with "Side B" detailing the initial rush & fear of falling in love with someone while Side A explores the themes of what it means to be in love and to be fully devoted to thatThis is a near-perfect pop album. Rather than just outtakes/throwaways from the parent album, Dedicated Side B poses more as a companion album to 2019's Dedicated. Both albums are two halves of the same story -- with "Side B" detailing the initial rush & fear of falling in love with someone while Side A explores the themes of what it means to be in love and to be fully devoted to that person. Side B fills in on what Side A might've lacked, with explosive bombastic lush choruses and a more upbeat pop nature in contrast to the more chilled-vibey moments on Side A. While this album is labeled as a B sides album, this project can hold it's own as a complete and cohesive stand-alone body of work.

    The album begins with "This Love Isn't Crazy", a pop banger that calls us back to the perfected "Carly Rae Jepsen" pop song formula -- quirky verses that build into an massive chorus. Thematically, as the album progresses track by track, we can hear Carly's hesitation with new love and how she finds herself falling more & more. We see a side of Carly that she often doesn't show us in her music with Heartbeat, a vulnerable pop ballad about the fear of someone actually getting to know you. Within the album, we hear two tracks with the same lyrics but entirely different meanings due to the way she performs them. On "Felt This Way", we hear the standard softer side of Carly, but on "Stay Away, she juxtapositions the track to be more sensual and lust-heavy.

    On this album, Carly takes us on an emotional roller coaster with songs like "Let's Sort The Whole Thing Out" that never fail to make me smile upon the moment they begin and more somber, introspective moments like "Comeback" featuring long-time collaborator and friend, Jack Antonoff (Credited as Bleachers). Regardless of what song you land on, you will be dancing.

    It's hard for me to decide which album, Dedicated or Dedicated Side B, is better. They both are so different and yet, compliment each other perfectly. For now, I'm satisfied with saying that Carly Rae Jepsen has done it again: she made another perfect pop album to add to her catalog.    … Expand
  41. Cnsydm
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    EP of the year. Carly never dissapoints and dedicated side b is packed with catchy tunes and great beidges. I'd even say it's better than dedicated itself
  42. hellokittypie
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    I love how Carly makes us feel to be 14 years old when our emotions were troubled in relation to what love was all about in a pop perfection.
  43. zhaoqi
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    蹲妹赛高！！！！！！？。。。。。。。。。。。？？！！！！！？？。？好。哦吼吼吼不住罗衣。。。。。。。。哦哦好吧好吧好吧你知道分数线上游戏终于下手肿？好
  44. Beatrizgilinsky
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Completely in love with this album! Everything is perfect, Carly did that! Deserves more! Fav tracks fake Monalisa stay away Summer love
  45. cinnamongirl97
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    She did it again. Keeps delivering us bops and great body of works. Well done Carly.
  46. SirFaulty
    Aug 3, 2020
    9
    Carly has slowly built a magical pop castle around her but sadly the musical industry continues to not give her the necessary attention she deserves, still treating her like a one-hit wonder thanks to her "Call Me Maybe" song that catapulted her into the limelight. Even when I talk to people about her, who sadly many don't listen too or refuse to listen too, say "oh the Call Me MaybeCarly has slowly built a magical pop castle around her but sadly the musical industry continues to not give her the necessary attention she deserves, still treating her like a one-hit wonder thanks to her "Call Me Maybe" song that catapulted her into the limelight. Even when I talk to people about her, who sadly many don't listen too or refuse to listen too, say "oh the Call Me Maybe girl", as if this is her only crowning achievement. For those of us that have bothered to delve deeper into her discography post "Call Me Maybe" can clearly see she has a far more impressive body of work than most of her contemporaries, and this is her best yet. Once again, Dedicated Side B (as it was with the Em-o-tion Side B) is vastly superior to the original release that I find myself a bit confounded why this was not the lead album and the original Dedicated the Side-B's?

    Once again she has provided us with an album that contains so many banger's with no fillers whatsoever, for Side B's that are generally considered weaker to the original selections? Girly, how is this possible? Most of the songs on this album put the popular stuff currently being played on the radio to shame. She must be one of the most hard-working artists in the music business today to push out so many really good songs that then go on to sadly get ignored in favor of someone like Katy Perry or Taylor Swift. Where is the justice in that?

    2020 really has been a glittering year for pop music. The best in many a year. So many stand-out albums from Jessie Ware, Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Charlie XCX, Ellie Goulding, The Weeknd and now I can add Carly Rae Jepsen Dedicated Side B to that list. All I need now is Queen Kylie's Disco to round out 2020 and even though its been a dreadful year because of Coronavirus, the future of pop has never looked brighter in the hands of these glittering stars.    … Expand
  47. barthurbottino
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Achei melhor que o side A, usar um mesmo elemento em duas músicas seguidas (felt this way e stay away) mostra a capacidade criativa da carly. Primeira faixa minha favorita. Começa perfeito, termina muito bom.… Expand
  48. DiogoOliveira
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
    GRANDE ATO POP. Sem sombra de duvidas um dos melhores álbuns que já ouvi. Bem Oitentista, coeso, puro, Dedicated Side B soa melhor que seu antecessor, qualquer faixa encaixaria bem como Hit atual, ma o mundo esta virado pro pop genérico.
  49. soundmate
    May 22, 2020
    9
    When the world was suffering a hip-hop apocalypse and the death of pop music, she came to fix this mess and still does. After she released "Call Me Maybe" in the middle of bubblegum pop perfection reign back in 2012, I was sure that she would be remembered as a one-hit wonder; but the thirst to change the game and put out endless timeless songs was what truly define her essence. PosteriorWhen the world was suffering a hip-hop apocalypse and the death of pop music, she came to fix this mess and still does. After she released "Call Me Maybe" in the middle of bubblegum pop perfection reign back in 2012, I was sure that she would be remembered as a one-hit wonder; but the thirst to change the game and put out endless timeless songs was what truly define her essence. Posterior singles and collaborations from "Good Time" to the worldwide known "I Really Like You" showed her infinite creativity and ability to bring basic but very enjoyable pop music to its peak again. "Dedicated" is that peak of perfection. This new record makes my vision of the record even nicer since this synth-pop, Harajuku karaoke, Barbie end title song sound fits so well with her. The euphoria, delicacy and the love she has put in this, let me say re-edition album, is present in every single aspect. With moments to enjoy, dance, cry and let all that melancholy out, "Dedicated Side B" is one of the best records to be released in recent time that makes you wanna dance your anxiety away and forget about every problem there is in your head because you are holding hands and travelling to Mars only by looking in the eyes of your all-time lover while you contemplate the moon reflected in the Mediterranean sea in the best night July that may exist. Lord please give us the summer of 2020 we deserve, we need this album to be our summer soundtrack like "Melodrama" by Lorde was a couple years ago.
    In conclusion, Carly Rae Jepsen definitely is pop music, she is the game, she is the moment. Everybody say thank you to Carly.    … Expand
  50. JoeReviewsMusic
    May 22, 2020
    9
    Carly Rae Jepsen’s mastery of escapist pop music is reaffirmed on her latest release, Dedicated Side B. The album intertwines synthpop bangers like Solo and This Love Isn’t Crazy with tender tracks such as Heartbeat and Comeback. Jepsen maintains her formulaic approach to pop music while also experimenting with the indie pop sounds of Bleacher’s Jack Antonoff who has produced some of theCarly Rae Jepsen’s mastery of escapist pop music is reaffirmed on her latest release, Dedicated Side B. The album intertwines synthpop bangers like Solo and This Love Isn’t Crazy with tender tracks such as Heartbeat and Comeback. Jepsen maintains her formulaic approach to pop music while also experimenting with the indie pop sounds of Bleacher’s Jack Antonoff who has produced some of the greatest pop records of this past decade. With Dedicated Side B, Jepsen invites her listeners to leave behind a chaotic world and to take a dive into her world of escapist pop music.

    The album kicks off with the dance pop anthem This Love Isn’t Crazy which is followed by the precisely produced Window. The latter track sees Jepsen asking her love interest to leave a window open for her as she did for them on Want You In My Room from last year’s Dedicated. The production on Felt This Way is pulled back to accentuate Jepsen’s delicate vocals and intelligent lyricism. Stay Away and This Is What They Say complement each other as both tracks are fully produced upbeat synth pop anthems that discuss love, desire, and romantic attraction. The production and lyricism on Heartbeat is reminiscent of the track All That from Emotion (2015). Both tracks find Jepsen wishing that the attraction she feels for her love interest is reciprocal. The production on the two tracks is pulled back, slowed down, and instantly atmospheric.

    If I could recommend only one song to listeners it would be the short, sweet, and slightly sultry Fake Mona Lisa. Jepsen sings about a lover born in Vegas whom she can’t quite forget after a physically intimate encounter. Jepsen’s lyricism is imaginative, enticing, and even somewhat sexy. The final line of the chorus finds Jepsen singing, “Don’t know how to swim, but let’s breathe underwater." Jepsen released Dedicated Side B at a time when the world feels like it may be sliding underwater. Jepsen invites her audience to momentarily step away from the fray and to dive into her world of escapist pop music where her listeners too can breathe underwater.    … Expand
  51. tasby
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Dedicated Side B has some god tier Carly tracks. Feels more carefree than anything she has released
  52. musicalmarvell
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    "Dedicated Side B" is yet another pop masterpiece from Ms. Carly Rae Jepsen. The weird thing about this LP is that it still has that nostalgic sound and feel as it's predecessor "Dedicated", but it just feels different. A GREAT different. It's more relaxing really. It has more of a mellow, unique sound that makes it seem confidential almost. And everything is amazing as always; the"Dedicated Side B" is yet another pop masterpiece from Ms. Carly Rae Jepsen. The weird thing about this LP is that it still has that nostalgic sound and feel as it's predecessor "Dedicated", but it just feels different. A GREAT different. It's more relaxing really. It has more of a mellow, unique sound that makes it seem confidential almost. And everything is amazing as always; the songwriting, the production, her expressions through song. They all have that magical, inspiring Carly Rae Jepsen touch.

    I'm super ecstatic Carly is continuing to make some of the best pop music in the industry. She deserves so much more recognition than she is getting!    … Expand
  53. musicreviewsbyj
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    A very cohesive album. Side A has the better bangers but this album is stronger.

    TOP PICKS: Felt This Way; Comeback; and Solo
  54. Masterheart
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Carly Rae Jepsen siempre nos ha dado increíble música desde su debut en Tigo of War, e impresionantemente el Sise B de su álbum Dedicated no es la excepción
  55. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    8
    Upbeat and packed with typical Carly tunes, Dedicated Side B is a fun listen with minimal skips. "This Love Isn't Crazy" is her shining opus from Side A & B.
  56. sammyanthony
    Jun 1, 2020
    8
    Pretty much a flipped LP from Dedicated. ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  57. ktmariemusic
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Better than the Dedicated album itself! Best Tracks: Heartbeat, Stay Away, This Love Isn’t Crazy, Comeback
  58. aristoncosta
    Oct 24, 2020
    8
    It can even be said that side B is more contagious than side A. It is possible to see that the songs are not on Dedicated due to the fact that they do not fit in, despite having necessary hits on this side of the album. It's a cute album and great for those who like Pop Music.
  59. Willugh
    May 29, 2020
    7
    Only Carly Rae Jepsen has the ability to make B-side albums sound better than most artists' A-side albums. I have to say it's on the same level as the side A (which is a testament on Carly's ability for making many great pop songs for a single album cycle), but Side A has the slight edge for me. I have to single out "Felt This Way" for being one of her best songs and thank God she wasOnly Carly Rae Jepsen has the ability to make B-side albums sound better than most artists' A-side albums. I have to say it's on the same level as the side A (which is a testament on Carly's ability for making many great pop songs for a single album cycle), but Side A has the slight edge for me. I have to single out "Felt This Way" for being one of her best songs and thank God she was somehow able to release it alongside "Stay Away". Meanwhile I think "Fake Mona Lisa" is Carly's most pointless song ever and shouldn't have been released here.… Expand
  60. JaggedLittlePil
    Aug 28, 2020
    6
    Dedicated was a good album I guess, I enjoyed listening to it, but Side B just really feels like the first one without adding anything new. The result is that the record is just boring. There are a few tracks wich outstand the others, but it feels like a song put on replay again and again and again. I hope she finds her true way without being so repetitive as Kiss Emotion, Emotion Side BDedicated was a good album I guess, I enjoyed listening to it, but Side B just really feels like the first one without adding anything new. The result is that the record is just boring. There are a few tracks wich outstand the others, but it feels like a song put on replay again and again and again. I hope she finds her true way without being so repetitive as Kiss Emotion, Emotion Side B and Dedicated, despite not being high level masterpieces, were pretty solid pop albums full of bops which I enjoy listening to still today.… Expand
  61. AverageJoey
    May 29, 2020
    6
    It would be better if there were more songs to listen to, and there are some tracks which could’ve been left off, and stay away and felt this way could’ve been merged to form an even better song
  62. livbops
    May 28, 2020
    6
    It is a decently good album with one or two standout tracks but against Dedicated Side A it is disappointing.
  63. Kijhy
    Mar 19, 2021
    6
    68/100

    for me this record is a hit or miss; some tracks are great while others are pretty bad
  64. Derma
    May 29, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are a couple of standout tracks such as “Solo” and “Comeback”, with nice hooks and melodies to reel in the listener, in addition to some mediocre ones, like “Stay Away” and “Felt This Way”, that have nice chorus’ and introductions but the verses and bridges need more work. The rest of the album feels stale in general, with production that feels like it’s trying to capture two contrasting markets, one with people who listened to ABBA back in the day, and people who listen to contemporary artists who try to copy the 80’s but does a mediocre job, (see 1989 by Taylor Swift), it doesn’t really help you concentrate a fanbase. The album also felt really unmemorable compared to Jepsen’s EMOTION: Side B, as that EP could’ve stood alone with a different name since it has a separate tone that can differentiate it from it’s side a, and is memorable enough for people to recall specific lyrics/songs/melodies to be successful critical and commercially with a little more promotion, meanwhile Dedicated Side B feels like a collection of songs that deserved to be scrapped, unlike EMOTION: Side B, this album lives up to its “Side B” name. Adding on to the stale production, the melodies feel way to “sarcastic” to be serious pop songs, take for example “Let’s Sort The Whole Thing Out” and “Let’s Be Friends”, which one is supposed to be serious, or are they both sarcastic? Finally, the production in general feels a little dramatic, almost like you’re starting in a broadway show, which isn’t something I like personally, and there are a handful of exceptions which don’t use that tone, but even then those handful have plain verses and such.… Expand
  65. Joseph13
    Nov 21, 2020
    5
    ngl i expected something different:/ but she came through:) i like the nostalgia. album sounds like it could’ve been a soundtrack and im here for it!!! lyrics r a little bit corny & telling about same subject but production is greaaattttt ahhh
    Fave: Heartbeat
    Least Fave: Summer Love
  66. NicoleWinsty
    May 29, 2020
    1
    I kind of wished she had another listening session to pick out another album of songs instead of picking ones that sound like “Let’s be friends”
  67. Iia
    May 29, 2020
    0
    I really hope her next album sounds different from what Dedicated and the side B sounds like
  68. dancingalone
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    I don't get what's she's trying to do with these "Side B" releases. It just the same songs as the original record.

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#42 Most Discussed Album of 2020

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    Jun 5, 2020
    80
    Dedicated Side B is just as heartwarming, fun, and catchy -- in other words, more of what Carly Rae Jepsen fans have come to know and love.
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  2. Slant Magazine
    Jun 4, 2020
    80
    The dozen songs that comprise Dedicated Side B, all leftovers from the original recording sessions, are less musically adventurous than those particular tracks, but they double down on pillow talk, lending the album a uniformity that its predecessor lacked.
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  3. Pitchfork
    May 28, 2020
    69
    While Jepsen makes B-sides markedly better than other artists’ A-sides, she can still falter; some points feel like kissing a crush for the first time and missing the spark.
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