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  1. 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 . Best songs are Julien and Real love
  2. May 25, 2019
    10
    SHE SNAPS EVERY SINGLE TIME!!! This is such a cohesive and maturing album for Carly. Some might say that EMOTION is a better album, but they are just two very different albums. This album sounds exactly like how she described it, an album that you want to clean your house to. It's not a complicated concept, and it doesn't have to be.
  3. May 25, 2019
    10
    A pop album that make you dance is always worth the try, and carly is just the best on doing that. JUST AMAZING!!
  4. May 24, 2019
    8
    Carly Rae Jepsen seems not going to put another shallow banger anymore. Ever since KISS, she detested for being put in a one-hit wonder pedestal by moving on and straying away to her own path. This album is a continuation from E•MO•TION in terms of sound, but with different mood. Dedicated shows how Carly grows as a musician. And while it's not in her full-bloom phase, it's still worth toCarly Rae Jepsen seems not going to put another shallow banger anymore. Ever since KISS, she detested for being put in a one-hit wonder pedestal by moving on and straying away to her own path. This album is a continuation from E•MO•TION in terms of sound, but with different mood. Dedicated shows how Carly grows as a musician. And while it's not in her full-bloom phase, it's still worth to pay attention on this album. Expand
  5. May 17, 2019
    10
    Diosa del pop, gracias por venir a salvarnos de tanta Medellín con tremenda biblia, pop puro, artístico. Con este versículo te consagras como la Diosa eterna del pop, así esza
  6. May 17, 2019
    10
    I legit made an account just so I could rate this album with the rating it deserves which is a 10/10. That is all.
  7. May 20, 2019
    10
    A pure pop album that not only does pop right, but in ways that innovate. Tracks worth listening to over and over again with little surprises here and there in the sounds she uses and lyrics she pens. Jepson writes like no one else in her genre. It’s inspiring.
  8. May 20, 2019
    10
    Pure pop perfection, as expected. If there is one thing Carly knows how to do best, it's to make countless nostalgic bops for all of us. Standouts like "Julien" and "Too Much" shape the sound of one of the best records of the year so far, if not the best. While EMOTION was even better, there are hardly any faults to report on Dedicated's part. Plus, the amazing cover art doesn't hurt either!
  9. May 20, 2019
    10
    Just as good as I thought, Carly just keeps stepping up her game.
    Would recomend 10/10
  10. May 17, 2019
    10
    Such an amazing follow up to E•MO•TION!! Favorites: Julien, Want You in My Room, The Sound.
  11. May 18, 2019
    10
    Things she did—> THAT saved pop music, once again Thank you for your service miss carly
  12. May 20, 2019
    10
    best album in the H I S T O R Y of music. reinvented music. the TALENT. the FLAVOUR. the EFFORT.
  13. May 20, 2019
    10
    Perfect in every way. Carly Rae Jepsen is literally saving pop music single handily.
  14. May 20, 2019
    10
    Truly a masterpiece! She’s done it again! The way she seemlessly composed a story through these 15 singles is truly a blessing on the ears.
  15. May 20, 2019
    10
    She luckily kept the same aesthetic going as emotion and brought back everything the gays wanted...
  16. May 24, 2019
    10
    I'm so thankful for the fact that Carly Rae Jepsen single-handedly invented vibrations that typically propagate as audible pressure through a transmission medium, such as a gas, liquid or solid.
  17. May 21, 2019
    10
    She did it once, she did it again. This album is proof that Carly is a timeless pop gem.
  18. May 24, 2019
    10
    It. Is. Very. Good.
    Bops.
    Bops from front to back.

    Listen to it
    Become one. with. it.
    Dedicate yourself to our queen.
    the queen of pop
    and the queen of bops

    Favorite Tracks: Julien, Want You In My Room, Too Much, Automatically In Love
    Least Favorite Tracks:
    Score: 10/10
  19. May 18, 2019
    10
    This album is way better than Emotion which is solid but has lots of fillers and is a bit generic. She's been more mature. The whole disco vintage vibe and theme is pretty enjoyable overall. The production is very special and insane. Still, there're several awkward moments. This album may not produce any hit single, but it's a fun journey as a whole.
    Best: Too Much, No Drug Like Me, The
    This album is way better than Emotion which is solid but has lots of fillers and is a bit generic. She's been more mature. The whole disco vintage vibe and theme is pretty enjoyable overall. The production is very special and insane. Still, there're several awkward moments. This album may not produce any hit single, but it's a fun journey as a whole.
    Best: Too Much, No Drug Like Me, The Sound, Right Words Wrong Time, Julien
    Worst: I'll Be Your Girl, Feels Right, Happy Not Knowing(Even though they're the weakest in the album, they're still listenable)
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  20. May 21, 2019
    10
    Carly had said that this is album is the type of music to clean your house to- now I want to clean my house all the time. She put together a pop album that not only shows how well she knows her own sound (keeping a similar sound to Emotion), but how she is still able to grow and evolve. Several songs like Right Words Wrong Time and For Sure have such a nostalgic feel that just hit yourCarly had said that this is album is the type of music to clean your house to- now I want to clean my house all the time. She put together a pop album that not only shows how well she knows her own sound (keeping a similar sound to Emotion), but how she is still able to grow and evolve. Several songs like Right Words Wrong Time and For Sure have such a nostalgic feel that just hit your soul in the right way. Every listen brings new hidden gems and a greater appreciation for her art. She proved once again that she's so much more than the Call Me Maybe girl many think she still is. She's an artist and damn good at her craft. Dedicated radiates such purity that you can't help but fall in love with it. From Julien to Party For One and every run through after it becomes clearer and clearer that in many ways, Carly is in a league of her own. Expand
  21. May 21, 2019
    10
    literally beyond flawless. want you in my room, real love, feels right, for sure, and julien are some of my absolute favorites but there is not a single song on this album i would consider to be “bad”
  22. May 21, 2019
    9
    Carly has done something that’s so hard to reach, the emotion whole project was 25 songs that you can listen from beginning to end with no skip any track. With dedicated she is making it once again, 15 tracks full of simple but sincere emotions, you can dance, jump, cry. There’s only one collaboration which shows that Carly can make an album by herself with no draw upon collaborations,Carly has done something that’s so hard to reach, the emotion whole project was 25 songs that you can listen from beginning to end with no skip any track. With dedicated she is making it once again, 15 tracks full of simple but sincere emotions, you can dance, jump, cry. There’s only one collaboration which shows that Carly can make an album by herself with no draw upon collaborations, trap, reggaeton, hip hop or any other trending topic, she is faithful on her style. She is truly comitted with her project and her music. Expand
  23. May 21, 2019
    10
    This is Carly’s best album yet. It’s incredibly cohesive, and every single song stands out as its own, unique bop.
  24. May 21, 2019
    10
    A step up from Carly’s 2015 Emotion album. Dare is say, the “grown and sexy” version we’ve all been waiting for?
  25. May 21, 2019
    10
    An incredible follow-up to 2015's DamnNearThePerfectPopAlbum Emotion, dedicated shows us Carly when given some space to breathe and even flex a bit. Fans of 70s, 80s, and 90s pop will find a thoughtful modern take. And fans of CRJ will find an album that continues to showcase her songwriting and penchant for expressing emotion in ways that are relatable and kind of a bit incredible
  26. May 22, 2019
    10
    Cohesive, disco-tinged pop with tracks both simultaneously playful and deep
  27. May 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. second best album of hers she really went off omg emotion is still her best but even still her second best still outsold other girls Expand
  28. May 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. bop after bop. she's the queen on pop and my heart. it makes me feel feelings and want to cry in lots of different ways. she's amazing, ugh. Expand
  29. May 20, 2019
    10
    I do not have a lot words or i am just speechless. The album is just amazing! She is so underrated and we do not deserve her.
  30. May 17, 2019
    10
    Hinooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!
  31. May 21, 2019
    10
    Queen of music. Period.

    This album is a masterpiece. She's improved a lot since her #1 hit "Call me maybe". And I think she's on her way to become the new Robyn.
  32. May 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. carly rae jepsen did it again! i wasn’t sure how the album would turn out after she released quite a few songs beforehand, but she managed to have some of the best tracks hidden in-between the pre released songs. Expand
  33. May 19, 2019
    10
    An instant classic. For Sure is an instant standout. Also every of her single shows that classic CRJ but at the same time very refreshing sounds apart from those broody, R'n'B tinged pop from recent female pop stars
  34. May 18, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Coming for a Grammy. Pop record of the year. Expand
  35. May 17, 2019
    10
    SOLID. Super cohesive and the range she explores is extensive. Just wish some songs were a little longer and aside from 1 dud (Party for One- doesn't really fit ) the overall result is addictive. The record is more mature than Emotion but has fewer breakout moments. The relaxed vibe does not mean that its simplistic in its approach to production. Its glossy disco 70s vibe suits her voiceSOLID. Super cohesive and the range she explores is extensive. Just wish some songs were a little longer and aside from 1 dud (Party for One- doesn't really fit ) the overall result is addictive. The record is more mature than Emotion but has fewer breakout moments. The relaxed vibe does not mean that its simplistic in its approach to production. Its glossy disco 70s vibe suits her voice so well (not a surprise). Love it. Expand
  36. May 17, 2019
    10
    La reina del pop vino a salvarnos de tanta thank u, next. No te merecemos Reina Rae Jepsen❤
  37. May 17, 2019
    10
    Carly is totally legendary doing pop music! She construct an unique Way to run good music, and here this is really clear. Party for one have a Clever lyrics (pay attention and You will smille and feel inspired), and Too much its incrediable! Pop fans needs this cd!
  38. May 17, 2019
    10
    Hinario. Nunca decepcionaaa. Superou todas as minhas espectativas. Seria meu sonho que todas as musicas tivessem um clipezinho aaah
  39. May 17, 2019
    10
    Amazing album. Carly didn't disappoint once again, serving a great album with no fillers.
  40. May 18, 2019
    10
    This album conveys incredible nostalgia. We know what Carly can do with silly, innocent and careless vocals in not-so-innocent compositions. In the end, you discover that your songs are unique and can not be compared to any other artist in that industry.
  41. May 17, 2019
    10
    Even though any of these songs didnt beat my all time fav CRJ songs which is CTTF, All That and RAWM, listening to this whole album makes me believe that CRJ can really do quality songs and a cohesive album.
  42. May 18, 2019
    10
    The perfect representation of pop and passion. Each song intertwines into a cohesive whole with the themes of all stages of love and dedicating yourself to another.
  43. May 20, 2019
    10
    She did it again, we been knew. Masterpiece, queen of everything. Thanks for EXISTING.
  44. May 20, 2019
    10
    The album is fantastic. You would think it's impossible to create a worthy followup for emotion but Mrs Jepsen delivered.
  45. May 22, 2019
    9
    Great pop record. Carly didn’t shy away from taking risks on her new album, and the result was superb.
  46. May 17, 2019
    10
    Grooving into lovely confessions, Carly come with a new salvation of pop music. With a great team, 'Dedicated' is cohesive, linear and funny
  47. May 23, 2019
    10
    Despite Carly's past projects around pop labels and not receiving the recognition she deserves, Dedicated is a new journey into disco, synth and electro vibes that suits very well with Jepsen's pop voice making it very chill and easy to listen to, and also the album reaffirms the quality of the artist, making her a strong contender for the future of pop music.
  48. May 23, 2019
    10
    If Carly Rae keeps up this level of quality, I look forward to decades from now when it’s impossible to choose her top 3 albums. Hit after hit after hit!
  49. trz
    May 22, 2019
    10
    Nothing but raw feelings accompagnied with terrific synths and hooks and carly's voice so suited to pop. POP EXCELLENCE in short.
  50. May 21, 2019
    10
    We love a queen that never disappoints. She truly understand pop music. Dedicated and EMOTION are two of the best pop albums of the decade
  51. May 21, 2019
    10
    Proprietária na empresa cenário pop atual. Nunca erra!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  52. May 19, 2019
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  53. May 20, 2019
    10
    There's nothing bad about it. Carly, like usual, is one of the greatest songwriters of her generation. And the production, I was like 'OMG pop perfection'. It's not obvious, it's not easy, it's brillian, creative, smart. It's the natural evolution to the girl who made 'e-mo-tion', it's much more mature, modern, fresh, pop. I want to shout out for some songs that stand out for me: TheThere's nothing bad about it. Carly, like usual, is one of the greatest songwriters of her generation. And the production, I was like 'OMG pop perfection'. It's not obvious, it's not easy, it's brillian, creative, smart. It's the natural evolution to the girl who made 'e-mo-tion', it's much more mature, modern, fresh, pop. I want to shout out for some songs that stand out for me: The singles, with an special highlight for 'Too Much' - the lyrics are on point -, 'Want You In My Room', 'I'll Be Your Girl' - the content it's so honest and raw, people feel envious and jealous sometimes! -, 'Feels Right' - Carly doesn't do featurings usually, but this one it's amazing. 'Right Words, Wrong Time' it's so smart and playful - in a mature way on the storytelling - of her! Last but not least, 'For Sure'. What a grand finale. Thank you, Carly. Expand
  54. May 17, 2019
    10
    O album tem muitas influencias pop 1980 e é um pouco semelhante ao que Carly ja havia feito no “Emotion”, as letras realmente revelam que Carly está dedicada ao amor verdadeiro, vale a pena ouvir!
  55. May 20, 2019
    10
    Carly es única y asombrosa por que coje el pop de los años 70s y 80s agregándoles ritmos contemporáneos, haciendo que cada canción tenga ritmo y sonidos estéticos que permiten disfrutar de cada canción del álbum para bailar, cantar y soñar!
  56. May 17, 2019
    10
    Hands down this is the Album of the Year! Carly once again prove us all that pop music is still alive and very alive with "Dedicated", her forth LP which believe it or not is just as good as her 2015 pop masterpiece "E-MO-TION", which shows not only her consistency as a musician but also her integrity as an artist in general terms, not willing to give up on the hip-hop/rap trend and theHands down this is the Album of the Year! Carly once again prove us all that pop music is still alive and very alive with "Dedicated", her forth LP which believe it or not is just as good as her 2015 pop masterpiece "E-MO-TION", which shows not only her consistency as a musician but also her integrity as an artist in general terms, not willing to give up on the hip-hop/rap trend and the incalculable featuring acts that many records include nowadays, instead she keeps it simple and solo (the exception to this being "Feels Right) and maintaining her music persona intact. Highlights: Real Love, Julien and Now That i Found You (honorable mention to "For Sure" for being the most experimental track) Expand
  57. May 18, 2019
    10
    This is pop experimentation at its finest. Just love the sexy sound of "Everything he needs" and the catchy beats of "Right words wrong time".
  58. May 22, 2019
    10
    ideal pop album for summer. light sound, enjoyable voice and nice lyrics as well
  59. May 20, 2019
    9
    BIG AND HAPPY. Dedicated is the perfect presentation of synth pop and dance pop. Carly's vocal sounds great like those in E·MO·TION.
  60. May 17, 2019
    10
    This is her best album to date. Flawless and cohesive, this is pure pop brilliance.
  61. May 17, 2019
    10
    Um álbum páreo para EMOTION, com um ponto no pop e synth, uma mistura que valeu a pena cada música (em sua versão deluxe
  62. May 17, 2019
    10
    Once again Carly comes showing that she is, in fact a talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it, artist, with an album that was baptized in the Rae Jepsen mind and came out of itsOnce again Carly comes showing that she is, in fact a talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it, artist, with an album that was baptized in the Rae Jepsen mind and came out of its depths diamond-shaped and dazzling, as expected. Expand
  63. May 19, 2019
    10
    I was really afraid after Emotion if Carly would turn out another album as great, but she really did not disappoint! Amazing production, I feel like she really stepped up her lyrics, and she delivered a bunch of new favourite songs from her.
  64. May 19, 2019
    10
    Gorgeous album. The best song on the album is Real Love in my opinion. .....
  65. May 23, 2019
    10
    Amazing as always... Carly did what ? SHE MOTHERF*CKING DID THAT, SHE IS THAT B*TCH!!!!!!
  66. May 21, 2019
    10
    Best pop album released this year. Filled with amazing and catchy songs! 80s pop perfection
  67. May 17, 2019
    10
    When chaotic passion meets an intimate, chill and pristine state of mind...it's the moment where Dedicated is born. Such a perfect, cohesive body of work that outsells many of the albums also released this year so far by showing Carly's evolution not only as singer but as a human, becoming emotionally established by accepting her failures and finding safety in her own self. Production isWhen chaotic passion meets an intimate, chill and pristine state of mind...it's the moment where Dedicated is born. Such a perfect, cohesive body of work that outsells many of the albums also released this year so far by showing Carly's evolution not only as singer but as a human, becoming emotionally established by accepting her failures and finding safety in her own self. Production is incomparable as always. Expand
  68. May 17, 2019
    10
    This álbum is so great. I love the style. So perfect. Congrats Carly. Each álbum that yo reléase is so amazing.
  69. May 17, 2019
    9
    The writing on this album is some of Jepsen’s best work and her commitment to her craft is undeniable. The album does suffer from some over/under production in places but not enough to deter heavy rotation.
  70. May 17, 2019
    10
    Pop perfection, the way only Carly Rae Jepsen is able to deliver. She has proven herself once again as a really really really really really good popstar that should be on top where she belongs.
  71. May 17, 2019
    10
    I love so much the way Carly do her albums. She always shows us and rubs on our faces how well she knows how to make pop music. Good pop music. She is the definition of underrated! she should be appreciated and honored for this work and for continuing to be active trying to show that she is a talented and incredible artist! Love, love this album!
  72. May 18, 2019
    8
    Carly Rae Jepsen teria sido uma grande cantora se tivesse pego todas as oportunidades que teve em seu início de carreira. Apesar disso, ela trouxe um álbum pop excelente que merece estar nos ouvidos de muitos. Músicas como Feels Right e Too Much são extremamente dançantes e ótimas de se ouvir. Esse álbum merece ter a devida divulgação. Escutem Dedicated!!
  73. May 19, 2019
    10
    no fillers!!! this album makes you want to love yourself and everything around you. nobody does it like carly
  74. May 19, 2019
    10
    I can't believe she managed to top E-MO-TION but she did... not a single bad song.
  75. May 19, 2019
    10
    Amazing. she did it again! She made a huge piece of work. Im love with every single song i don’t how she create songs so catchy.
  76. May 19, 2019
    10
    Honing the 80s sound once again with so many brand new sounds and flavors Carly Rae Jepsen did not disappoint the fans that she's garnered over the 'EMOTION hype' there are songs that carry on the EMOTION brand but definitely in a new light due to her musical growth. Some of the standout tracks for me has to be 'Want You In My Room' 'For Sure' and 'Everything He Needs' these are whereHoning the 80s sound once again with so many brand new sounds and flavors Carly Rae Jepsen did not disappoint the fans that she's garnered over the 'EMOTION hype' there are songs that carry on the EMOTION brand but definitely in a new light due to her musical growth. Some of the standout tracks for me has to be 'Want You In My Room' 'For Sure' and 'Everything He Needs' these are where Jepsen feels she's at the pique of her character they're so romantically and emotionally modest. I am looking forward to anything and everything Carly Rae Jepsen. Expand
  77. May 20, 2019
    10
    Made an account just to leave a review because it is so damn good. Best pop album of the year, proof that Emotion wasn't a fluke!!!
  78. May 20, 2019
    9
    Desde sua explosão mundial com Call Me Maybe, observando um pouco a mudança de sua sonoridade pop do This Kiss até o Dedicarem, parece que a Carly encontrou sua voz e encontrou uma sonoridade única que foge do convencional, mas mantém uma pegada atraente, jovial e dançante. Ao mesmo tempo, consegue amadurecer ao comparar com Emotion e Emotion Side B, que pra mim é um dos melhores algunsDesde sua explosão mundial com Call Me Maybe, observando um pouco a mudança de sua sonoridade pop do This Kiss até o Dedicarem, parece que a Carly encontrou sua voz e encontrou uma sonoridade única que foge do convencional, mas mantém uma pegada atraente, jovial e dançante. Ao mesmo tempo, consegue amadurecer ao comparar com Emotion e Emotion Side B, que pra mim é um dos melhores alguns pop da atualidade, mostrando sua originalidade e seu atrativo. De Julien a Party for one, ao ouvir Dedicated pela primeira vez não parece muito diferente do já apresentado. Entretanto, ouvindo mais apuradamente, Carly explora as mais diferentes batidas e os mais diferentes sentimentos, sendo deliciosamente prazeroso ouvir que ela claramente dedicou aos fãs, fugindo dos clichês da rádio. Expand
  79. May 20, 2019
    10
    Perfect pop! She truly knows how to make pure magic with music it’s crazy, it’s so transformative and easy to listen to and fresh but also nostalgic and classic but also cutting edge. Out standing job miss Jepsen
  80. May 21, 2019
    10
    Her best album yet. Production wise, this record is much more interesting than her past work.
  81. May 21, 2019
    10
    Pop Perfection. Carly did it again.
    Standout: Too Much It must be one of the best songs ever recorded by a pop girl.
  82. May 21, 2019
    10
    Legendary 70s, 80s and 90s pop. Production is absolutely spectacular, writing is amazing. Well done Ms Jepsen, you've done it again!
  83. May 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s not into you when you first listen to it, but for the second time, i swear all songs are bops, so 80s pop inspired and more. My current number 1 song is Right words, Wrong Time. Expand
  84. May 21, 2019
    10
    Rainha de mais .... Carly trouxe A uma nova era recheada de hits grandiosos e altamente perfeitos . Esse álbum é tão grandioso que merece o mundo inteiro
  85. May 21, 2019
    10
    I definitely expected to like this album given just how much I adored the pre-release singles and of course Carly's complete catalogue, however, I certainly wasn't prepared for what Carly graced us with on 17 May. The album grows with each and every track and even things that sounded somewhat out of place start to fit perfectly after just a few listens. I am the type of person thatI definitely expected to like this album given just how much I adored the pre-release singles and of course Carly's complete catalogue, however, I certainly wasn't prepared for what Carly graced us with on 17 May. The album grows with each and every track and even things that sounded somewhat out of place start to fit perfectly after just a few listens. I am the type of person that normally listens to an album in order once or twice and then I default to shuffle, but this I feel like doing this with Dedicated does it an absolute disservice. I give this album 10 feet out of 10 feet tall. Expand
  86. May 21, 2019
    10
    “Dedicated” is a beautiful pop album. It explores the emotions of a breakup, learning to love yourself, and eventually loving again. Brava, Carly!
  87. May 21, 2019
    10
    A shimmering collection of perfect pop tunes. CRJ is the most consistent recording artist working today.
  88. May 22, 2019
    10
    I love the new direction shes going with her music I'm so happy she came out with new music!!!
  89. May 22, 2019
    10
    A fantastic pop album, differing enough from Emotion to show off her amazing talent in a fresh way.
  90. May 22, 2019
    10
    Top pop album. The lyrics are clever it is all about love and that's what fans love. The instrumental are nice and the hooks are always on point Best song:
    Real love
    Want you in my room
    Julie No drug like me
  91. May 23, 2019
    10
    Truly a force to be reckoned with in the world of pop music today, "Dedicated" is another stellar pop album in the discography of Carly Rae Jepsen.
  92. May 23, 2019
    10
    Great summer album. Better than EMOTION in my opinion. Carly brings a great sound and even better lyrics to pop. Do not sleep on this women!!!
  93. May 23, 2019
    10
    “We Have Decided To Stan Forever”

    “We will never be sick of her h*e *ss,” a close insider reported.
  94. May 17, 2019
    9
    Following her critically-acclaimed 2015 album, "EMOTION", and the compilation of its left-overs "EMOTION: Side B", which was the perfect soundtrack to summer 2016, Carly Rae Jepsen made a name for herself as a genius pop mastermind, and even got a cult-following. With her 3rd major-label release (fourth, in total), Ms Jepsen is here to remind us that she still is at the top of her game.Following her critically-acclaimed 2015 album, "EMOTION", and the compilation of its left-overs "EMOTION: Side B", which was the perfect soundtrack to summer 2016, Carly Rae Jepsen made a name for herself as a genius pop mastermind, and even got a cult-following. With her 3rd major-label release (fourth, in total), Ms Jepsen is here to remind us that she still is at the top of her game.

    "Dedicated" is a great pop record, made up of pop songs that serve substance. The production all through-out the 15-songs effort is exceptional: 'Julien' is a funky disco jam, while 'Feels Right', featuring Electric Guitar, has that summer-y dance-y feel to it. Jepsen's lyricism has shifted to be more about being in love and being happy, while there are still songs that deal with heartbreak (a very prominent theme on "EMOTION"); 'Right Words Wrong Time' for instance is a sad song in which Carly expressed her disappointment in an ex.

    The use of vocoder and vocal distortions goes so well for Jepsen; an example is the line 'I got everything he needs', in the middle of the very catchy chorus of the excellent 'Everything He Needs', or the chorus of 'The Sound', which uses some light-vocoding after having one of Carly's most vulnerable and soft vocal performances on the verses. A lot of others songs on this album are just so well-done: 'Want You in Room', which typically sounds like something Jack Antonoff would produce, will have you jumping and dancing around, 'Real Love' is a great statement about being willing to wait for true love, that also serves as a great closer to the standard edition of the album. However, the biggest highlight remains 'Automatically in Love', a song that is so rich with lyrics, with production, with vocals, with attitude, with happiness and dreaminess.

    Jepsen's strength remains in her versatility: she didn't make another record like "EMOTION"; she went out and experimented and came up with fresh ideas. And while its second half is richer than its first, "Dedicated" is a spectacular pop record about love, happiness, and loss, and it confirms that Carly Rae Jepsen's genius isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
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  95. 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, this album denote what hard work is, you delivery bop after bop. THANK U POP QUEEN SAVIOR
  96. May 17, 2019
    8
    Yes! Go Carly! This album is pure, genuine pop, which I didn't hear in a long time! She managed to get this '80s vibes style that suits her and her voice perfectly. I love it.
  97. May 19, 2019
    9
    An amazing follow-up to 2015’s EMOTION and definitely one of the best pop recordings of the year. “Julien”, “No Drug Like Me”, “Now That I Found You”, “Too Much” and “Party For One” are obvious top choices from the album
  98. May 18, 2019
    10
    A magnificent piece of pop music, with mixed influences, but still personal and cohesive. I don't know if it will top Emotion (or the even more incredible Side B), but for sure we are in for a great comeback.
  99. May 18, 2019
    10
    She did it once again, she delivered one of the best pop albums of the year. An instant classic.
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. May 23, 2019
    68
    Dedicated is good, but it doesn’t whirl with the same destructive force; in that sense, it is Carly Rae’s first genuine failure in a decade.