I Cry When I Laugh
by Jess Glynne
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Sep 11, 2015
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. musicOMH.com
    Aug 25, 2015
    60
    I Cry When I Laugh never really manages to become more than just a collection of singles.
  2. The Independent (UK)
    Aug 25, 2015
    60
    It’s a record of heartbreak cauterised by hope, so alongside the routine tears and recrimination is a recurrent element of recovery and optimism that sets it apart from most other soul-diva offerings.
  3. Spin
    Sep 15, 2015
    50
    There’s no question that Jess Glynne is a very good singer, but her debut proves her best work thus far is on songs that aren’t even hers.
  5. Q Magazine
    Aug 25, 2015
    40
    Glynne's voice is a powerful weapon to secure audience submission, yet it quickly becomes a weak link, making Florence Welch sound like Vashti Bunyan. [Sep 2015, p.112]
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  6. The Guardian
    Aug 25, 2015
    40
    It’s unclear quite what those [talents] are, however--not so much because Glynne lacks a distinctive voice, but more because the variety of producers and arrangements here mean it’s difficult to tell quite what her thing is.

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User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 106 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 106
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 106
  3. Negative: 25 out of 106
  1. luckythisway
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    I don't understand the hate that this album is receiving. It's a fresh but familiar house and dancepop record that wants you to get on theI don't understand the hate that this album is receiving. It's a fresh but familiar house and dancepop record that wants you to get on the floor and have a good time. What's wrong with that?… Full Review »
  2. halcyon7
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    British album of the year!!!!!!!!!!!! don't be sohard on yourself is the song of the year it's sooo good!!!! shes SLAAAAYING HARD!!!!!!!!!!!British album of the year!!!!!!!!!!!! don't be sohard on yourself is the song of the year it's sooo good!!!! shes SLAAAAYING HARD!!!!!!!!!!! you deserve your success jess!! love ur album!!!!!!!!… Full Review »
  3. miguelsanhueza
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Amazing album!!!!! I love every song, every song is an anthem and a potential hit on the charts. British are much better in the musicAmazing album!!!!! I love every song, every song is an anthem and a potential hit on the charts. British are much better in the music industry!!!!!!!!!… Full Review »
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