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Universal acclaim- based on 41 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length solo release for the ex-Gossip singer was produced by Jennifer Decilveo.
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Fire
Hands too burnt Sitting on the side of the road Ain't gotta an honest feeling in my bones Felt like a fever Came on like a stone But what I felt, it... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Clash Music
    Jul 18, 2017
    80
    At the heart of this record overriding percussive elements claw their way to the forefront and this matched with Ditto’s smooth but commanding voice is a winning formula.
  2. The Guardian
    Jun 15, 2017
    80
    Brilliantly, some songs have the effect of Trentemøller’s electro-rockabilly with Ditto as Tarantino heroine, while elsewhere Stevie Nicks dominates, especially on the title track, which coolly updates Mac with a Balearic house beat.
  3. The Observer (UK)
    Jun 19, 2017
    80
    A couple of songs hang too much on their belting choruses, but moments such as the disco-Stones shuffle of Oo La La and the unabashed, dreamy balladry of Love in Real Life more than compensate.
  4. Paste Magazine
    Jun 15, 2017
    70
    Fake Sugar picks up where her book left off. It bridges the gap between love and loss and taps into her Southern roots to create a record that fully encompasses the person she’s become.
  5. Rolling Stone
    Jun 28, 2017
    70
    Ditto's solo debut is a continuation of her former band's evolution from garage-y primitivism to a more polished sound where Ditto's vocals approached a smoother grandeur sometimes akin to Laura Branigan or Adele.
  6. Pitchfork
    Jun 26, 2017
    61
    Ditto’s non-traditional view down a well-trodden path is welcome, but you do wish she’d kick up the dust a bit more.
  7. Mojo
    Jun 6, 2017
    60
    There is no doubt that Ditto can command the attention, but these songs don't quite sweeten the deal enough. [Jul 2017, p.89]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. mauriciovve12
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Amazing new album !
    She is in hew own style with songs like Oh My God, Fire, We Could Run and Lovers.
    The sound is unique, original and    Amazing new album !
    She is in hew own style with songs like Oh My God, Fire, We Could Run and Lovers.
    The sound is unique, original and cleraly she is not playing any games.
    She still the queen of alternative.    … Expand
  2. fakeSean
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    The first debut album of Beth Ditto is no doubt a success. The album is full of unique and powerful attitudes and ideas. Apart from the musicThe first debut album of Beth Ditto is no doubt a success. The album is full of unique and powerful attitudes and ideas. Apart from the music that is clearly a continue to the previous Gossip band, this album also gives us some surprises.… Expand
  4. Jhonatt
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Songs delightfully created to transport us to a time where layers of sound overlapped, causing feelings of various orders. Beth, you'reSongs delightfully created to transport us to a time where layers of sound overlapped, causing feelings of various orders. Beth, you're wonderful. I loved the album… Expand
  5. marcmyworks
    Jul 6, 2017
    9
    Fake Sugar is my album of the summer, boasting clean production mixed with Beth's heartfelt vocals. The album ranges from love lost to knowingFake Sugar is my album of the summer, boasting clean production mixed with Beth's heartfelt vocals. The album ranges from love lost to knowing yourself to fun jams. Download: Savoir Faire, Ooh La La, Love in Real Life.… Expand
  6. ultipop19
    Mar 11, 2018
    8
    Her voice is FIRE and this album is full of bops.
    Beth Ditto going solo and releasing her highly anticipated solo album kinda saved 2017    Her voice is FIRE and this album is full of bops.
    Beth Ditto going solo and releasing her highly anticipated solo album kinda saved 2017
    Listen to : Fire , In and Out , Savoir Faire , Oh my god    … Expand
  7. Samuka
    Jul 29, 2017
    8
    It's fun, it's easy, it's delicious. I enjoyed very much listening to this album and I'll definitely come back to it very soon (which is a lotIt's fun, it's easy, it's delicious. I enjoyed very much listening to this album and I'll definitely come back to it very soon (which is a lot to say about a record these days...). I can also feel a lot of Gossip here, despite what the other critics are saying.
    My Top 3 tracks are: Fire, We Could Run and Ooh La La.    … Expand
  8. Evic21
    Jun 17, 2017
    7
    Even though some songs may fall short of brilliance, Ditto carries this album along with her timeless vocals while also filling these songsEven though some songs may fall short of brilliance, Ditto carries this album along with her timeless vocals while also filling these songs with all the energy and might needed to make "Fake Sugar" anything but fake. There may not be surprises around every corner, but when those unique moments enter your ears, it can only be described as a sugar rush to the brain.… Expand

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