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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Q Magazine
    Jun 26, 2017
    60
    Combined with massive hooks, flashes of Robyn and Rihanna, and drops that will give you chills, heartache has never been so much fun. [Jul 2017, p.109]
  2. Jun 2, 2017
    60
    Despite a few generic offerings (No Goodbyes is mostly just the singer breathily uttering the words “don’t go back” on loop), this is a solid pop debut that is high on summery nonchalance.
  3. Jun 2, 2017
    60
    A lot of it, like album closer ‘Homesick’ featuring none--other than Coldplay’s Chris Martin, feels overthought and calculated. It’s a shame because those moments where Dua Lipa truly shines are those moments where she was allowed to just be herself.
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 850 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 94 out of 850
  1. Jun 2, 2017
    10
    A great way to start. I'm completely lost in the Dua light. Full voice, good lyrics, fresh in the right way. She's only 20, so she will beA great way to start. I'm completely lost in the Dua light. Full voice, good lyrics, fresh in the right way. She's only 20, so she will be whoever she wants, makes me optimistic about the next album that will be as good as this fabulous debut. Full Review »
  2. Jul 10, 2017
    10
    It is very rare nowadays to find a perfect album, however it is evident that DUA LIPA is an absolute masterpiece and one of the strongestIt is very rare nowadays to find a perfect album, however it is evident that DUA LIPA is an absolute masterpiece and one of the strongest bodies of work released since Taylor Swift's 1989 back in 2014. Full Review »
  3. Jun 2, 2017
    10
    I hadn't seen a great debut album since Aquarius by Tinashe, it's a great way to start, she's a talented 20 years old woman. A goodI hadn't seen a great debut album since Aquarius by Tinashe, it's a great way to start, she's a talented 20 years old woman. A good production, nice lyrics and her beautiful voice makes this album one of the best pop albums of this year so far. Full Review »