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I Cry When I Laugh
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  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the British pop singer features a guest appearance from Emeli Sandé.
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Hold My Hand
Standing in a crowded room and I can't see your face Put your arms around me, tell me everything's OK In my mind, I'm running round a cold and empty... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Boston Globe
    Sep 10, 2015
    70
    Glynne’s first solo album (which has already hit No. 1 in the UK) is a bit all over the place stylistically, but flaunts her formidable pipes and undeniable talent for injecting a lyric with vulnerability.
  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. musicOMH.com
    Aug 25, 2015
    60
    I Cry When I Laugh never really manages to become more than just a collection of singles.
  4. 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. 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.
  6. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  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?… Expand
  2. Chaser_13
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    This album is phenomenal, anyone who says different is out their mind. Jess Glynne is is vocally talented beyond her years and this recordThis album is phenomenal, anyone who says different is out their mind. Jess Glynne is is vocally talented beyond her years and this record will be a huge success.… Expand
  4. 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!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  5. Unbiasedforreal
    Apr 21, 2017
    7
    In My opinion this is one of the most underrated albums of 2015. For a pop album, the sound is quite diverse eg. the The Upbeat radio pop ofIn My opinion this is one of the most underrated albums of 2015. For a pop album, the sound is quite diverse eg. the The Upbeat radio pop of Hold my Hand is in complete contrast of the deep Rn B of Strawberry Fields. The instrumentation is also one of its strong points, combing electric sounds with strings, horns and keys,the lyric content is not the most poetic, but its definitely well written. The strongest quality of this album is Glynne's voice, unique, powerful and soulful. Best songs are Don't be so hard, Hold my hand, Ain't got far to go, You can find me, and a whole lotta other great familiar stuff. I recommend this for radio listeners looking for something with a bit more depth. People are way harsh on album. It's GOOD!… Expand
  6. savioeu
    Dec 15, 2015
    7
    Not all tracks here are really easily enjoyable, but Jess shows some savy-pop-knowledge by chosing the right songs to be singles and these areNot all tracks here are really easily enjoyable, but Jess shows some savy-pop-knowledge by chosing the right songs to be singles and these are the songs that will make of her a memorable artist.… Expand
  7. BossCharn
    Nov 30, 2016
    6
    A good start for her. Only one thing that get me bored of her album is her voice that does not unique and should be remembered or addictedA good start for her. Only one thing that get me bored of her album is her voice that does not unique and should be remembered or addicted like other world class artist.

    My Top 3;
    1. Ain't Got Far to Go
    2. Saddest Vanilla
    3. Don't Be So Hard on Yourself    … Expand
  8. TheKavehJ
    Sep 13, 2015
    1
    If Hold My Hand was not on Jess Glynne's new album, it would be a zero for sure. The music doesn't even flow together. Hold My Hand is amazingIf Hold My Hand was not on Jess Glynne's new album, it would be a zero for sure. The music doesn't even flow together. Hold My Hand is amazing but the rest of the album is a for sure disappointment,.… Expand

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