Future Nostalgia
by Dua Lipa
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Mar 27, 2020
User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 4390 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,924 out of 4390
  2. Mixed: 110 out of 4390
  3. Negative: 356 out of 4390
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  1. Critque
    Mar 27, 2020
    4
    Sounds like regular H&M music. Pop can’t be predictable as this album was. A good beat does not equate to a good song. Very much 80s inspired and the synth basses are way too repetitive. A few good songs. Overhyped? Yes.
  2. WeLove
    Mar 27, 2020
    6
    Don't understand the love at all. What does this record do that Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Dedicated' didn't blow out of the water last year? This record is ok, tolerable background stuff, but all pretty generic / one-note. Pop classic? 'Dedicated' trumps it on every level.
  3. Dannytomas97
    Mar 27, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Could be less repetitive, more original, hyped on the singles; However, she hit the aesthetic perfectly, and also the music videos, wanted more… Expand
  4. Rodkrieg
    Apr 3, 2020
    4
    Nothing special or different, just because we don’t have many music and good singers at the moment, like in the early 2000’s...
  5. Ore
    Mar 27, 2020
    4
    A mediocre album with some not bad done single, the over hyped acclaim make this simple cute dance-pop disco album getting worse.
    and the critic review of this album only shows how now-day's music critic being more hilarious and pop-friendly (in negative way).
  6. Imklepcyk
    Mar 27, 2020
    6
    Let me preface this with I LOVE DUA, but this album was a let down. Future Nostalgia is a good album, but not a great one. The singles Don’t Start Now, Physical, and Break My Heart are definitely the strongest tracks which overshadowed the rest. Besides Levitating and the singles, it felt quite basic and repetitive. For only 11 tracks it feels like there is some filler and could have someLet me preface this with I LOVE DUA, but this album was a let down. Future Nostalgia is a good album, but not a great one. The singles Don’t Start Now, Physical, and Break My Heart are definitely the strongest tracks which overshadowed the rest. Besides Levitating and the singles, it felt quite basic and repetitive. For only 11 tracks it feels like there is some filler and could have some more stronger songs. Overall, it is a good album at most parts but falls flat at some. The hype created for it based in the singles is only somewhat fulfilled.… Expand
  7. a_sebastian
    Mar 28, 2020
    5
    Come on guys. Won't you be ashamed of yourselves in 5 years, you ever listened to that stuff. It's just a commercial product. You know like commercial entraînement. Ah s h i t , you can't think of anything else. My bad. Sorry for you tho.
  8. AndressMarquez
    Mar 27, 2020
    6
    repetitive, some tracks are catchy!! it's good but it has filler songs that shouldn't be on the album.
  9. kanaan88
    Mar 27, 2020
    6
    Si bien no es un mal album y nos trae de regreso el genero, sufre de en varias canciones ser repetitivo. Aunque debemos admitir que temas con Physical y levitating, le dan un buen toque al album.
  10. miljanamixi
    Mar 27, 2020
    6
    Average album with 3 good songs ( Hallucinate, Cool and Physcial), other are just ok.
  11. Joselezrg
    Apr 3, 2020
    4
    No está mal. Pero las canciones son básicas, muy buen ritmo en la mayoría. Letras normales
  12. jayunique
    Mar 30, 2020
    4
    Mehhhh no to good no to bad, is kinda boring but she looks pretty in the cover
  13. Matthewmccarty
    Mar 27, 2020
    4
    I feel it’s an iffy album, It’s an ok album, the purpose is very overrated. If you are going to make an album, at least six good songs. I love levitating, Pretty please, Future nostalgia, and hallucinate. This is my opinion and I can’t help but dislike some of the songs on this album. But thanks for the effort dua lipa.
  14. leosz
    Mar 27, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite being a happy album and even reminding us of old pop, there was not the expected emotion. I missed some less lively songs, which make us think more about life and not just the nostalgia that those songs bring us. But for the rest, I really liked the album, the songs have a good lyrics and the video clips already released are really good. Dua Lipa reminded us of the past, something we have been asking for a long time.… Expand
  15. oNaoCritico
    Mar 27, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. More than the same Don't start now!
    A maior parte do album mais parece xerox de Dont Start Now salvando apenas 4 faixas que se destacam sendo Dont Start Now Cool Break My Heart e Boys Will Be Boys !    … Expand
  16. Kriss_Kringle
    Mar 27, 2020
    5
    Just finished it and it was overall really underwhelming. Aside from Pretty please, there's no other song that is memorable for me and it feels like a low effort album that was put together in 2-3 months tops.
    The disco aspect is barely there, which is disappointing and the production is nothing to talk about.
    I guess it's okay as a one time listen, but there's no repeat value because it    Just finished it and it was overall really underwhelming. Aside from Pretty please, there's no other song that is memorable for me and it feels like a low effort album that was put together in 2-3 months tops.
    The disco aspect is barely there, which is disappointing and the production is nothing to talk about.
    I guess it's okay as a one time listen, but there's no repeat value because it all feels so disposable.    … Expand
  17. Sebastia13
    Mar 27, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solo me gustsron 5 de 11 canciones, hay algunas canciones que real mente aburren... esperaba más ya que la critica me lleno de ilusión falsas… Expand
  18. KauaDallaCorte
    Apr 16, 2020
    5
    GOOOOOOoOOOOOOOOOoOOOOOOOoOOOOOOOOOOOoOOOOOOOOoOOOOOOD Future Nostalgia!!!!
  19. hugoregoo
    Jun 2, 2020
    6
    As músicas são bastante esquecíveis e clichês. Destaco a beleza do resgate nostálgico, mas está longe de ser uma obra que exalte a potência de Dua Lipa. Álbum mediano!
  20. antaios
    Mar 29, 2020
    5
    Honestly, only the cover and some of the titles of the tracks bear some '80s nostalgia. The rest - the songwriting and production - all sounds very modern (and very bland at that, as expected).
    Also, '80s nostalgia would be past nostalgia; in the '00s that was new and fun; in the '10s it was tolerable; now it's long overdue.
  21. EnzoSantini
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    esse album envelheceu tão mau mds, em assusta, ele tem muita qualidade mas é bem enjoativo
  22. JoshuaJTaylor3
    Mar 27, 2020
    6
    A decent-good album, it is very consistent, but isn’t cohesive and follows one theme, it needed to have something a little less disco to make the album stand out as a whole. But this is a great body of work.
  23. Fer1807
    Mar 28, 2020
    6
    It's not as good as everybody says, honestly I felt like I was going to listen the album of the century but I end up really disappointed.
    Every song sounds kinda the same (except boys will be boys). But stills a good album not perfect but just good
  24. Reminderx
    Mar 27, 2020
    6
    6 perfects songs out of 11, ( love again, don’t start now, physical, break my heart, hallucinate, cool) and the 4 left are fillers.
  25. UnknownUser3000
    Mar 28, 2020
    5
    This album is much better from her previous albums however it has already got old for me and just feels basic now.
  26. Expert1
    Mar 28, 2020
    5
    It's good, but only half of songs are great, Dua has used lot of rythms form other artists
  27. LeviMagalhaes
    May 9, 2020
    5
    Album sem graça, com alguns hits, porém nada de espetacular. Medíocre em todos os sentidos e conceito muito forçado. Não é ruim, mas não é bom, mediano.
  28. Masterlime
    May 18, 2020
    5
    'Future Nostalgia' is nothing more than the name promises. A collection of, now in demand, disco songs with retro qualities to them. Honestly, people that say this album is brave or trend setting in any way should listen to 'Charli' by Charli XCX...

    Dua Lipa really has to drive fast in her admittedly very cool car, because right now shes behind the curve, that really trendsetting    'Future Nostalgia' is nothing more than the name promises. A collection of, now in demand, disco songs with retro qualities to them. Honestly, people that say this album is brave or trend setting in any way should listen to 'Charli' by Charli XCX...

    Dua Lipa really has to drive fast in her admittedly very cool car, because right now shes behind the curve, that really trendsetting retro-style artists set.    … Expand
  29. Boer
    Jun 1, 2020
    6
    Um álbum com pontos altos como “Hallucinate” “Physical” e “Pretty Please” mas que perde a energia nas demais faixas que não prendem tanta a atenção do ouvinte
  30. James_S
    Jun 2, 2020
    5
    An instance where exceeding low expectations has had more impact on the reception of an album than the work itself. Is Future Nostalgia a solid sophomore effort from a BNA winner - an award that carries quite a bit of baggage in recent times? Absolutely. FN is a cohesive body-of-work that adds diversity to Dua Lipa's catalogue and is filled with songs that fit 2020 pop music. To see itAn instance where exceeding low expectations has had more impact on the reception of an album than the work itself. Is Future Nostalgia a solid sophomore effort from a BNA winner - an award that carries quite a bit of baggage in recent times? Absolutely. FN is a cohesive body-of-work that adds diversity to Dua Lipa's catalogue and is filled with songs that fit 2020 pop music. To see it receive an 88 from critics is baffling, however, considering its only hit in the US was largely aided by a strong radio presence and nether followup as been able to resonate. An 88-scored pop album should be able to deliver more than 1 US Top 10 hit, and certainly more than 2 Top 40s. The success of those songs on the US Charts matches my reaction to the music perfectly: an average album with a few highlights > 1 Top 10, 1 Top 40, 1 Top 100.… Expand
  31. luccas_bandeira
    Jun 6, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não me prendeu. O álbum não é ruim, o ritmo é bom dos anos 80, mas somente 4 músicas que prendem a gente pra ouvir. O resto é enjoativo, não merece o AOTY!… Expand
  32. Nachovzla
    Jun 23, 2020
    5
    Es muy buen album, pero le falta mucho, no creo que la calificación sea por lo grandioso de las canciones.
  33. zaralago
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    it's okay but in my opinion it sounds generic and is very very overrated...
  34. HadassaBouffard
    Aug 28, 2020
    4
    Some hits, like two or three made this album relevant in 2020. While it is not the best vocal performance or production, it can make people want to move their knees a little. Very commercial with poor lyric enthusiasm. Being the it girl of the moment saved this album from flopping hard I think. Kids choice awards worthy.
  35. TheLakes
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gran álbum, dua hizo un buen trabajo, aún que me sigue gustando más el primero.… Expand
  36. Gs93
    Aug 29, 2020
    4
    It's an ok album. Songs feel dated though, nothing that hasn't been done before and better.
  37. arrtswift
    Aug 28, 2020
    6
    Um álbum relativamente bom, mas enjoativo demais. Não consegui ouvir mais do que uma vez.
  38. potasioxd
    Sep 2, 2020
    6
    lo único que me gusta de este álbum y su era es que la estética que tiene es realmente buena, junto con el concepto ochentero que dua lipa realizó. sin embargo, encuentro el álbum junto con las canciones se sienten forzadas, y lo encuentro medianamente disfrutable, un álbum solo para escucharlo dos veces y ya. mi canción favorita es break my heart
  39. kepjang457
    Oct 3, 2020
    5
    Dua's vocals and strong attitude are a highlight for this album, and there are some standout pieces like Boys will be Boys and Future Nostalgia (title track). In a sea of music reviving the disco pop and retro era-style music, the album definitely stands out as a whole. However, from song to song, the production felt really similar and the composition wasn't particularly unique. TheDua's vocals and strong attitude are a highlight for this album, and there are some standout pieces like Boys will be Boys and Future Nostalgia (title track). In a sea of music reviving the disco pop and retro era-style music, the album definitely stands out as a whole. However, from song to song, the production felt really similar and the composition wasn't particularly unique. The lyricism was fairly basic and a little too on the nose sometimes, and the subject matter was rather simple as well. However, it was a great effort, fun to jam to, and Dua has a solid career in pop ahead of her.… Expand
  40. Joseph13
    Nov 16, 2020
    6
    ZUZUUUU! this album is the definition of artistic growth!!!! i like her debut tho. i **** love the production, lyrics & vocalssss. she is bringing back the disco pop and i am here for it. i can’t wait for the fn side b omg!?!!?! ( i hope cherry is in the albummm) anyways i enjoyed this album a lot. Fave: Hallucinate
    Least Fave: Good In Bed
  41. BillboardPH
    Apr 9, 2021
    6
    This is such a huge statement as an album. The lyrics are brilliant, incredible instrumental, incredible production, incredible everything. It feels almost like a new statement for music in general, it got too much going on and everything just works incredibly well, nothing like it. It feels like a huge fresh air of a completely original, innovative and refined masterpiece. But it aged like milk.
  42. kogoaimi
    Dec 14, 2022
    5
    The kind of album that will make you dance and still glue in your head for the rest of the day. Amazing work

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Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. No Ripcord
    May 13, 2020
    80
    Small quibbles notwithstanding, Future Nostalgia is the perfect antidote to quarantine-induced cabin fever.
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  2. AllMusic
    Apr 2, 2020
    90
    With this flawless effort, she manages to achieve both. Future Nostalgia could have just as well been titled "Future Classic."
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  3. PopMatters
    Mar 30, 2020
    70
    Make no mistake, her risks are still very within the context of a 4/4 pop structure, but she still finds such color and joy in her surroundings it's hard not to get swept up in her energy. Such risk-staking, however, can still lead to a few moments that could've used a bit more polish.
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