Gag Order
by Kesha
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: May 19, 2023
User Score
9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 128 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 128
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 128
  3. Negative: 6 out of 128
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  1. Akura-ou
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    I like when Kesha is experimenting with genres and sounds. The vocals are always great.
  2. benjaDumb
    Jul 15, 2023
    9
    puede sentirse muy extraño o lento el ritmo del album,pero totalmente es uno de los mejores que ha creado kesha y lejos del año ,. Los instrumentales,los vocales son tan unicos
  3. ikrafil
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Easily one of this year’s highlights in music. Amazing production, great lyricism and breathtaking vocals.
  4. callmesinglair
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    A true masterpiece that anyone who has gone through trauma will surely appreciate. A pendulum of emotions, this album takes you everywhere it needs to take you and beyond. Not radio friendly, but pure artistry nonetheless. Definitely her best project to date.
  5. SuperKrampus
    Jun 18, 2023
    10
    This album is genuinely amazing in every regard!!! SO GOOD! I’m begging everyone to give it a chance, it is one of my fave albums this year!!!
  6. Lajaleaa
    Jun 11, 2023
    7
    I won't over judge this album that feels like a very important and personal process in the life of Kesha. It does feel true and coherent to her bag of feelings and lessons; solid with its own concept and playful with its own perturbation and confusion. Yet, this essay about her sensibility lacks of substance, maybe texture or something that can differentiates Kesha from everything elseI won't over judge this album that feels like a very important and personal process in the life of Kesha. It does feel true and coherent to her bag of feelings and lessons; solid with its own concept and playful with its own perturbation and confusion. Yet, this essay about her sensibility lacks of substance, maybe texture or something that can differentiates Kesha from everything else that already exist and has evoked this same feeling before, and better. One more time: Kesha's essence is appreciated, but this sad and painful journey lacks of authenticity.… Expand
  7. Kaerys
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    Em Gag Order, Kesha nos entrega um trabalho que não é nada além de espetacular. Torna-se até mesmo difícil traduzir todo o sentimento que se formou em meu interior conforme ouvia essa obra em sua completude pela primeira vez. Sendo uma obra que definitivamente pode ser chamada de álbum, Gag Order é extremamente coeso e coerente em sua narrativa e desenvolvimento. Kesha, mais honesta do queEm Gag Order, Kesha nos entrega um trabalho que não é nada além de espetacular. Torna-se até mesmo difícil traduzir todo o sentimento que se formou em meu interior conforme ouvia essa obra em sua completude pela primeira vez. Sendo uma obra que definitivamente pode ser chamada de álbum, Gag Order é extremamente coeso e coerente em sua narrativa e desenvolvimento. Kesha, mais honesta do que nunca, compõe, produz e canta suas músicas traduzindo seus sentimentos e tudo pelo o que passou por meio de suas letras como se fosse uma carta aberta ao ouvinte que se dispõe em escutar o que ela tem a dizer. E ela faz isso de forma potente, com uma sinceridade brutal e totalmente admirável.

    Não tenho como não rasgar elogios para a produção incrível em todas as faixas, que são maravilhosamente construídas com muita maestria e pensamento, contendo múltiplos detalhes e diversos elementos sonoros que enriquecem estupendamente o som como um todo. Entre as faixas, Only Love Can Save Us Now marca uma transição no álbum, traçando uma separação entre as faixas anteriores e seguintes, de forma simplesmente fenomenal. Dito isto, a escolha de singles com certeza também foi fenomenal.

    Pessoalmente, eu estava com expectativas altas para esse álbum, principalmente pelos trabalhos anteriores da artista terem estabelecido um alto nível a ter que ser alcançado pela própria, e é com muita alegria que escrevo que além de minhas expectativas serem atingidas, elas foram superadas. Eu não poderia imaginar que o próximo trabalho dela seria assim, e isso é ótimo! Um traço incrível de um artista é a sua capacidade de reinvenção e inovação, algo em que Kesha novamente demonstrou ser especialista.    … Expand
  8. Eni123
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    Awesome! This album is so diverse and classic at the same time. That’s really impressive.
  9. EmotionFul
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    Listening to it everyday since its been released. Actual healing experience. Best album of the year so far, just speechless.
  10. akdonigan
    May 31, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece in every way. The vocals are transcending, the lyrics are raw, the production is completely new. It’s the album we needed to hear and the one they didn’t want us to listen to.
  11. Abelernesto
    May 28, 2023
    10
    Gran disco, una verdadera obra maestra. Lamentablemente no creo que tenga el apoyo promocional de su sello discografico, pero espero que tenga su recompensa en los Grammy.
  12. vasilis1
    May 26, 2023
    10
    I love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️!!!!
  13. IsaShan
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Tiene sonidos tan acordes con la letra que son tan penetrantes, sin duda Kesha le invirtió su corazón a este álbum.
  14. synthsensation
    May 24, 2023
    10
    This is KESHA's best work to date. Her albums just keep getting better and better!!!! Go get that GRAMMY!
  15. hellomaxx
    May 24, 2023
    10
    Definitely kesha’s most cohesive album to date. I can’t stop listening to it. I’m finally able to heal after years and years of abuse, thank you kesha
  16. someonewhocares
    May 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gag Order is a fine line between entering new chapters, and reminiscing on old ones as Kesha is now finally choosing artistic growth over penning smash hits.… Expand
  17. Dahud
    May 23, 2023
    10
    The most deep album of kesha yet. The vocals are really incredible and the lyrics are just agressivité beautiful. Love it
  18. LucasKamers
    May 23, 2023
    10
    Kesha starts the album showing that she wants to believe in something, and at the end, she says she wants to be happy. Even with all the weight of the world on her shoulders in last years, the artist delivers impeccable work and exposes all her vulnerability to the same society that turned its back on her. For those who didn't believe, even after the acclaimed "Rainbow", that the "Tik Tok"Kesha starts the album showing that she wants to believe in something, and at the end, she says she wants to be happy. Even with all the weight of the world on her shoulders in last years, the artist delivers impeccable work and exposes all her vulnerability to the same society that turned its back on her. For those who didn't believe, even after the acclaimed "Rainbow", that the "Tik Tok" singer could deliver a 10/10 album, here is the GAG ​​ORDER: a cry of desperation for her freedom and that demonstrates that Kesha can always be overcome.… Expand
  19. J3nRa1n
    May 23, 2023
    10
    This is probably her most emotional album and it’s absolutely beautiful. If you want to cry, this one‘s for you!
  20. Alexsantamaci
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Un Álbum fuerte, con letras muy crudas, cuenta la historia de Kesha en estos últimos año, sufrimiento, dolor, irá y cosas que solo sus verdaderos fans sabremos apreciar. ❤️
  21. amett
    May 22, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is albüm insane so perfectANXMSMDMSMDKSKDKDSLSLSLSDKKSFKKSXKDKSLCLLSXLSLCXL… Expand
  22. iiscarlos
    May 22, 2023
    10
    This album changed my life. Thank u Kesha for putting out your feelings. This is your story but now this record is my story too. I lov you
  23. aurelovesky
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Album of the year. She's an icon, she's a legend and SHE is the moment, now come on now.
  24. mcfadden
    May 22, 2023
    10
    No one is doing it like KESHA. She came across a truly exceptional album!!!!! This is such a significant shift in her musical style and lyrical content!!!!!!
  25. Paulodrk
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Esse álbum é pura arte!!! Foi a palavra final que ela precisava antes de finalmente terminar o contrato com o Dr L*ke, é um grito de liberdade e nos mostra o lado mais frágil da Kesha em forma de músicas, algo que ninguém nunca esperou dela, e o melhor, tudo isso em um álbum totalmente experimental e artístico!!!
  26. Carlosoutsold
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Perfection from start to finish. The cohesiveness and lyrics add to the beauty of this masterpiece.
  27. Maxv5
    May 21, 2023
    10
    This album is her best work to date. It's a very original album and nothing that Kesha has done before.
  28. Broyalz
    May 21, 2023
    10
    I haven’t smoked weed in almost two years.
    Finally got the chance to,
    So I listened to Kesha’s new album and it was incredible. That album took me on a trip, It reminded me of my psychedelic Trips with my hs friend group like 10 years ago now. Like not the lyrics necessarily, because those spoke out to me while the music behind the lyrics were reminding me of different things and bringing    I haven’t smoked weed in almost two years.
    Finally got the chance to,
    So I listened to Kesha’s new album and it was incredible.
    That album took me on a trip,
    It reminded me of my psychedelic
    Trips with my hs friend group like 10 years ago now.
    Like not the lyrics necessarily, because those spoke out to me while the music behind the lyrics were reminding me of different things and bringing me to different dimensions of my life.
    It was beautiful.
    I was blown away from the very first track
    Iwas always not ready for what was going to happen next
    Loved it    … Expand
  29. provyes
    May 21, 2023
    10
    An exceptional album, production is hypnotic and spiritualism reverberates throughout the entire album. Kesha’s musical evolution is unmatched.
  30. aanguille
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Kesha’s “Gag Order” represents her first true artistic feat as an overall package. Each individual song stands solidly alone while simultaneously (and strategically) transitioning the listener through Kesha’s often chaotic, yet still somehow harmonious, spectrum of emotions. The album should be listened to from start to finish as it is designed for intended impact. Stand outs are Hate MeKesha’s “Gag Order” represents her first true artistic feat as an overall package. Each individual song stands solidly alone while simultaneously (and strategically) transitioning the listener through Kesha’s often chaotic, yet still somehow harmonious, spectrum of emotions. The album should be listened to from start to finish as it is designed for intended impact. Stand outs are Hate Me Harder, Only Love Can Save Us Now, and Happy.… Expand
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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    May 22, 2023
    80
    Never has Kesha's music felt this inspiringly rich. It has all the potential of once again making her a staple on the music scene, and this time even beyond pop.
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  2. PopMatters
    May 22, 2023
    60
    Angry and disturbing lyrics of this caliber would signify liberation for any other female artist. But it’s never been more evident than it is on Gag Order that Kesha is not a free woman. This makes it all the more difficult to enjoy Gag Order for what it is when there’s a blaring undercurrent that’s hard to ignore.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    May 22, 2023
    80
    Though interludes from the late guru Ram Dass feel a little hokey, overall Gag Order is polished, powerful and affirming.
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