Fire Within
by Birdy
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Sep 23, 2013
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Q Magazine
    Nov 21, 2013
    80
    Like a silent movie star who discovered she didn't sound like Janet Street-Porter when talkies came, the overwhelming feeling is one of relief and career continuation. [Dec 2013, p.102]
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  2. AllMusic
    Nov 21, 2013
    70
    Birdy's second release is a testament to her confidence in her own songwriting talent, and of course, to the fragility and intensity of her pure, unblemished vocals.
  3. PopMatters
    Nov 21, 2013
    70
    The album isn’t flawless, but it’s certainly better than many would expect from a girl her age. Fire Within is actually better than a lot of music that people far older and “wiser” are putting out.
  5. NOW Magazine
    Jun 5, 2014
    60
    The few folksier, guitar-plucked numbers, however, are a touch formulaic and over-familiar.
  6. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Nov 21, 2013
    60
    Not one for Bon Iver fans, but the kid's got something.
  7. musicOMH.com
    Nov 21, 2013
    60
    While there’s no doubt that Fire Within is a positive progression for Birdy, it is not without its faults. On occasions she does slip back into the formulaic territory that encompassed many of the covers on her debut.
  8. Mojo
    Nov 21, 2013
    40
    A doldorous racket. [Dec 2013, p.86]
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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 62
  3. Negative: 3 out of 62
  1. khutch
    Feb 20, 2014
    8
    Birdy is so simple and sincere, she is solid and impressively talented, is followed by a piano or a guitar, Birdy is always great. Fire WithinBirdy is so simple and sincere, she is solid and impressively talented, is followed by a piano or a guitar, Birdy is always great. Fire Within only reaffirmed as one of the best young artists of his generation.… Full Review »
  2. FlavioFranco
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
    Como visto em seu debut, Birdy demonstra seu exímio talento como cantora e pianista. Em Fire Within a jovem inglesa surpreende como uma grandeComo visto em seu debut, Birdy demonstra seu exímio talento como cantora e pianista. Em Fire Within a jovem inglesa surpreende como uma grande compositora. A voz e aparência mais madura demonstram a evolução da jovem em sua brilhante carreira.… Full Review »
  3. Americae
    Mar 23, 2021
    9
    my love for Birdy is immense. She's extremely talented and her art is beautiful, became a pioneer at 15 years of age, wow!
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