Desire, I Want To Turn into You
by Caroline Polachek
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 282 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 257 out of 282
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 282
  3. Negative: 17 out of 282
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  1. danielhigh05
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Pop music at its finest, Caroline delivers an expansive world building project that transcends norms and trends infinitely. Ingenious in its production, Desire has definitively propelled pop music into the 20’s, and introduced the world to one of the greatest talents of modern music.
  2. PoisonKing1994
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    APTY Contender
    10/10 album
    Caroline knocks it out the park yet again Can’t recommend this album enough
  3. fedefreaks
    Aug 19, 2023
    9
    This top 3 album of the year for me, just amazing. She never disappoints me
  4. leonamjso
    Jul 25, 2023
    7
    DESIIIIIIIIRE!!! Good! Welcome to my Island it’s amazing! I wanna moreee plsss
  5. aletspulido
    Jul 8, 2023
    10
    incredible vocals mixed with great sounds and rhythms, this album is one of the best pop projects I've ever heard. Every song has its own life yet they all feel like existing in the same planet.
  6. alvar000
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    amazing, incredible, sublime, masterful, shocking, heartbreaking, blinding, moving, personal
  7. Yudit_Styles7
    Jun 17, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum que usa lo mismo que otros, bases pegadizas comerciales. Nada experimental. Lo que si me gusta es las notas de instrumentos de fondo.… Expand
  8. AndresDmusic
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    Album of the year!!! Her voice, lyrics, production, concept, everything is perfect.
  9. twomonkeys
    May 30, 2023
    0
    This is a very, very poor imitation of Imogen Heap.
    Do none of you ever listen to music older than a month and recognize plagiarism when you hear it?
  10. nannofobico
    May 23, 2023
    10
    Me encantan cuando los artistas hacen álbumes que al escucharlas son experiencias únicas, este álbum hizo 10/10
  11. Dahud
    May 23, 2023
    10
    Absolutely mesmerising. She has that unique sound and it is just perfection. The concepts are amazing and you just press play and drawn to her island of softness and beauty.
  12. Melomano13
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Me piden un minímo de caracteres para poder publicar esta review, pero Dios este es el verdadero álbum del año.
  13. skylecrawling
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Caroline merece tudo de bom e melhor nesse trabalho incrivelmente maravilhoso, não achei que superou o Pang mas mesmo assim são dois trabalhos incomparáveis
  14. Xedoku
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Her approach in this pop album is very unique as if it is really new to your ears. This may be a blueprint to future pop albums.
  15. Ahmadismail04
    May 17, 2023
    10
    Caroline Polachek's talent shines through in this album, with ethereal vocals, innovative production, and evocative lyrics. Each track takes you on a mesmerizing journey, pushing boundaries and defying expectations. Definitely one of the best albums of the century
  16. juanselopez340
    May 14, 2023
    10
    IT IS THE BEST ALBUM I HAVE HEARD IT IS THE BEST ML THAT HAS HAPPENED TO ME REALLY IT IS AN IMPORTANT QUALITY IN MY LIFE, SHE SAVED ME WITH HER SPECTACULAR VOICE. ATT the one who loved his album
  17. Clonedaddy
    May 5, 2023
    7
    There are 2 amazing tracks on this album: it will be a crime if I Believe is not a major hit. Sunset is also fantastic, Bunny is A Rider and Smoke are both memorable. It is a decent 'album' in that the material is consistent but much of the rest is ultimately forgettable, though beautifully constructed and produced. Grimes and Dido are wasted here. The album does show a greatThere are 2 amazing tracks on this album: it will be a crime if I Believe is not a major hit. Sunset is also fantastic, Bunny is A Rider and Smoke are both memorable. It is a decent 'album' in that the material is consistent but much of the rest is ultimately forgettable, though beautifully constructed and produced. Grimes and Dido are wasted here. The album does show a great songwriter coming into her own and I will be watching this artist going forward. Expecting great things.… Expand
  18. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    May 3, 2023
    10
    Not normally my style as it is very alternative but I get the appeal and songs like Pretty In Possible, Sunset and Bunny is a Rider go super hard
  19. Nabthv
    May 2, 2023
    3
    Meh..it’s not for me i think but the album cover is cool…so yeah that’s it.
  20. Nimsayteriyaki
    May 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Caroline encontró otra manera de amarrarme a su nueva era, llena de buenas vibras y armonías perfectas en cada canción. Álbum del año para mí y para Charli xcx. Exitazo!… Expand
  21. oolivverr
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    Knocked it out of the park. This is my current contender for AOTY, can’t get enough!
  22. Luiz_ferms
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    Has been a good experience listen to this album! Every time one more thing can be find through this perfect production. The vocals probably make you feel in a ethereal experience.
  23. turnturnturn
    Apr 20, 2023
    9
    Caroline Polachek's creation in this landscape is a fully realized, tantalizingly lush, and arresting masterpiece. In the realm of pop music, nobody else delivers both vocals and world building to this extent. It's so opulent that it almost feels unattainable, yet that's what makes it all the more enjoyable. Caroline's exceptional and painstakingly trained voice cuts through all the noiseCaroline Polachek's creation in this landscape is a fully realized, tantalizingly lush, and arresting masterpiece. In the realm of pop music, nobody else delivers both vocals and world building to this extent. It's so opulent that it almost feels unattainable, yet that's what makes it all the more enjoyable. Caroline's exceptional and painstakingly trained voice cuts through all the noise like a finely honed, ethereal sword. Surrendering to the immersive experience she provides is a treat that's both indulgent and transcendent. Even after multiple listens, "Desire I Want To Turn Into You" only leaves you craving more.
    This album marks Caroline Polachek's grand arrival, and it's clear that she's here to stay. The buffet of sparkling pop confections she has served us is something we'll savor for years to come. It's an all-consuming, perfect pop masterpiece that leaves nothing to be desired.    … Expand
  24. Arine
    Apr 12, 2023
    10
    "desiiiiiirrrrrrre i want to turn into you", the best line of 2020s. Welcome to My Island is definitely a legendary masterpiece
  25. diegoslabyrinth
    Apr 10, 2023
    9
    ES PERFECTO. Destacan mucho sus vocals y su originalidad de Caroline, es sin duda una de las artistas más interesantes de la nueva generación, me encanta como el álbum te transporta a otro mundo, a su isla, y aunque no es el tipo de música que acostumbro lo disfruté mucho
  26. indiegirly
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    Caroline Polachek delivered the perfect follow-up to Pang: An amazing album filled with well crafted pop tunes and world building soundscapes. This is definitely my favourite album of 2023 so far!
  27. spontaani
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    First of all, what an improvement from her last album. Caroline's vocals and the production are both top tier. This album blew my mind. Personal favorites are Pretty In Possible, Crude Drawing Of An Angel, I Believe, Blood And Butter, Butterfly Net & Billions.
  28. nanonante
    Apr 8, 2023
    9
    En lo que va del año, podemos decir el es el álbum del año. Con su segundo álbum, Polachek nos demuestra la increíble paleta de colores y sonidos que trae consigo misma en este mundo, mostrando su versatilidad en la producción y en sus exquisitos vocales. Un álbum que goza de una variedad de géneros, desde el Flamenco Pop hasta el Trip Hop, pero que no sale de la línea cohesiva que seEn lo que va del año, podemos decir el es el álbum del año. Con su segundo álbum, Polachek nos demuestra la increíble paleta de colores y sonidos que trae consigo misma en este mundo, mostrando su versatilidad en la producción y en sus exquisitos vocales. Un álbum que goza de una variedad de géneros, desde el Flamenco Pop hasta el Trip Hop, pero que no sale de la línea cohesiva que se plantea desde un inicio. Polachek ha sentado las bases para los próximos álbumes Art Pop.… Expand
  29. jonasflores
    Apr 5, 2023
    9
    me sinto numa floresta mágica e enigmática. cada música guarda o inesperado, cada música é uma caixa de surpresas
  30. mymelodyusb
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    Perfect album, a true masterpiece, lives were changed, something shifted in the cosmos
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94

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. AllMusic
    Mar 31, 2023
    90
    With Desire, I Want to Turn into You, Polachek breaks free from outside expectations and transforms her inner anxieties into an intoxicating pop euphoria.
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  2. Under The Radar
    Mar 8, 2023
    90
    She delivers an effortless balance between ambition and accessibility, offering a record that is both a deeply layered work of art and full of euphoric escapist joy. Even though it is still early in the year, Desire, I Want to Turn Into You is already a strong contender for the best pop album of 2023.
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  3. No Ripcord
    Feb 28, 2023
    60
    Both Welcome to My Island and I Believe are true pop bangers, and Smoke has an arrestingly powerful bassline that melds beautifully with her shimmering voice. Still, there are enough missteps for my palate that keep this squarely in the “just fine” column and keep me scratching my head about its overall reception.
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