Head Above Water
by Avril Lavigne
  • Record Label: BMG
  • Release Date: Feb 15, 2019
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. AllMusic
    Feb 15, 2019
    70
    "Tell Me It's Over" sways with echoes of a '50s slow dance, "Crush" is so light it floats into the stratosphere, and "Bigger Wow" swells with strings reminiscent of vintage Vanessa Carlton. Such moments provide a needed contrast to the motivational ones while also connecting to Lavigne's bubblegum roots, a move that makes the overall maturation of the album feel earned.
  2. Clash Music
    Feb 15, 2019
    70
    Overall, Head Above Water is a collection of eclectic tracks and done well this could make for an element of surprise that keeps your ears perked in anticipation. Here, however, it makes for sonic inconsistencies that leaves you dissatisfied, wanting the bigger and better things that Avril is definitely capable of.

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#15 Most Discussed Album of 2019

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 466 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 381 out of 466
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 466
  3. Negative: 51 out of 466
  1. NavoegG
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    This album is so good, Devil and Birdie are perfect, just as the rest of the album.
  2. matheusmorais
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    The album is amazing, I don't understand how 'thank u, next' is getting better reviews (and I like Ariana's album too). For me 'Head AboveThe album is amazing, I don't understand how 'thank u, next' is getting better reviews (and I like Ariana's album too). For me 'Head Above Water' is the best album released this year. Avril overcame herself both lyrically and in production, the album is cohesive and has songs for all tastes. At first I didn't like the track 'Goddess' very much, but after the second listen it sounded as good as the other tracks. Avril Lavigne's best album. No skips.… Full Review »
  3. IgorEwslan
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Wonderful album, songs with great melodies. Very good compositions. Avril's voice is amazing.
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