Heaven
by Rebecca Ferguson
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: May 29, 2012
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. The Telegraph (UK)
    May 29, 2012
    100
    It is not reinventing the pop wheel but everything is done with an appealing combination of taste and passion.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    May 29, 2012
    91
    The soul chanteuse unspools 11 gorgeous tracks. [1/8 Jun 2012, p.117]
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  3. BBC Music
    May 29, 2012
    80
    [An] impressive debut album.
  5. Consequence
    May 29, 2012
    80
    This is a mature and polished debut, and if you thought Adele was a decent vocalist, you should listen to this girl.
  6. musicOMH.com
    May 29, 2012
    80
    Heaven is a tantalising glimpse at just how brilliantly amazing Rebecca can be when she wants to be.
  7. The Guardian
    May 29, 2012
    80
    Ferguson is no innovator, but her voice makes the world a slightly nicer place.
  8. The Independent (UK)
    May 29, 2012
    80
    An album, that restores to R&B some of the adult concerns that powered the genre through its '70s golden era.
  9. The Observer (UK)
    May 29, 2012
    80
    Tugging profoundly on bittersweet 60s soul and Motown, Heaven is a fine album.
  10. AllMusic
    May 29, 2012
    80
    2011's Heaven is a stylish, expertly produced contemporary R&B and pop album that showcases Ferguson's emotive, soulful voice.
  11. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    May 29, 2012
    60
    Ferguson's smoky tones recall the young Aretha Franklin at her more restrained, [but] it's all ever so slightly boring.

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. PippaMontone
    Oct 7, 2016
    10
    This album is called heaven because Rebecca's voice is indeed heavenly. She has such a unique sound and it is impossible not to be stupefiedThis album is called heaven because Rebecca's voice is indeed heavenly. She has such a unique sound and it is impossible not to be stupefied when you listen to her. The songwriting shows all her vulnerability and also her strength.… Full Review »
  2. survivorfan989
    Feb 3, 2013
    7
    A nice debut album from Rebecca with some really nice tracks. 'Nothing's Real But Love' lead the album but surprisngly there are better songsA nice debut album from Rebecca with some really nice tracks. 'Nothing's Real But Love' lead the album but surprisngly there are better songs on there, as well as on the deluxe edition also.… Full Review »
  3. aditmi
    Dec 15, 2012
    10
    This album just sounds so great. It's like so hard for me to choose a single track that I don't like. Flawless, even better than Adele or AmyThis album just sounds so great. It's like so hard for me to choose a single track that I don't like. Flawless, even better than Adele or Amy Winehouse IMO. :D… Full Review »
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