High Expectations
by Mabel
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 2, 2019
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. musicOMH.com
    Aug 5, 2019
    80
    As a debut album it goes over well, with a convincing display of versatility and quality songwriting that firmly establishes Mabel as a force to be reckoned with in UK pop.
  2. Clash Music
    Aug 14, 2019
    70
    Sometimes they feel almost too airbrushed, with Mabel playing it a little too safe to qualify being described as wholly original or progressive. There are moments of talent and flair, but it would’ve also been refreshing to hear more personality (and less autotune). Nevertheless, it’s an album that contains some real highlights.

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#82 Most Discussed Album of 2019
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#87 Most Shared Album of 2019

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 42
  3. Negative: 4 out of 42
  1. HerickDiener
    Aug 3, 2019
    6
    Eu definitivamente não vou me esquecer e nem deixar de amar os singles "Don't Call Me Up" e "Mad Love", porém esperava um pouco mais do álbum.Eu definitivamente não vou me esquecer e nem deixar de amar os singles "Don't Call Me Up" e "Mad Love", porém esperava um pouco mais do álbum. É bem repetitivo e quando termina sentimos falta de baladas (Especialmente uma que mostrasse o ótimo alcance vocal que a intérprete tem) e outras músicas incrivelmente pop como os primeiros singles. Mas minha 'expectativa' foi salva por canções ótimas como "Trouble" e "Selfish Love".… Full Review »
  2. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    The album is really good, but something is missing in it, but unfortunately it's hard to say what. The success of 'Don't Call Me Up' may haveThe album is really good, but something is missing in it, but unfortunately it's hard to say what. The success of 'Don't Call Me Up' may have slightly raised expectations for the album, so some may be disappointed.… Full Review »
  3. RegularStart
    Jul 15, 2022
    8
    Great album Mabel is one of my favorite pop singers to date and yeah this album is so good so yeah not much to talk on this album but it’s aGreat album Mabel is one of my favorite pop singers to date and yeah this album is so good so yeah not much to talk on this album but it’s a good pop album so yeah Rating 8/10 like I said I love Mabel one of my favorite singers.… Full Review »
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