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I Used to Think I Could Fly
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for Canadian pop singer-songwriter Tate McRae features contributions from Finneas, Greg Kurstin, and Charlie Puth.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. AllMusic
    Jul 25, 2022
    80
    That McRae also manages to bring a hooky sense of pop joy to the album speaks to her growing maturity as an artist.
  2. The Independent (UK)
    May 27, 2022
    80
    She sings like she’s falling apart, but the quality of the album suggests she’s got it together.
  3. The New York Times
    Jun 7, 2022
    80
    Astute and piercing.
  4. Clash Music
    May 27, 2022
    70
    A body of work dotted with pop anthems tied together by poetic, angsty lyricism.
  5. The Line of Best Fit
    May 27, 2022
    70
    While McRae’s previous outings may have been more complexly assembled, her new songs are more immediately accessible. Stylistically and in terms of production, many of the tracks on I Used to Think I Could Fly are markedly unconvoluted and easily recallable.
  6. Pitchfork
    Jun 2, 2022
    68
    Apart from some missteps—like the excruciating Finneas-produced “i still say goodnight”—i used to think i could fly soars with confidence, a record that remains absolutely sure of itself even as McRae’s emotions vacillate between bravado and self-immolation.
  7. Rolling Stone
    May 27, 2022
    60
    McRae’s debut doesn’t exactly make her stand out from the sea of algorithmic pop girls, but it definitely shows promise.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. YuryXn7
    May 27, 2022
    10
    Esse álbum da tate tá impecável!! Não tenho palavras pra descrever o quão isto está perfeito de todos os jeitos, você sente ela em todas asEsse álbum da tate tá impecável!! Não tenho palavras pra descrever o quão isto está perfeito de todos os jeitos, você sente ela em todas as faixas. muito bom acompanhar a lenda desde início, orgulho dms, a nossa próxima estrela do pop está a caminho.… Expand
  2. HQtheMetacritic
    May 27, 2022
    10
    Tate's debut album is an emotional rollercoaster. It's like watching a movie but through music. There are songs that many people can relateTate's debut album is an emotional rollercoaster. It's like watching a movie but through music. There are songs that many people can relate to, songs people can cry to, and songs where people feel badass. She showcases her impressive vocals and her versatility throughout the album. It's one of the best albums of this year.

    My Top 5:
    1. what would you do?
    2. what's your problem?
    3. you're so cool
    4. she's all i want to be
    5. hate myself    … Expand
  4. Saintnick
    May 28, 2022
    10
    Such a great debut album, and I’m loving all the tracks and singles! Tate has been in the game for a couple years now, and seeing her growSuch a great debut album, and I’m loving all the tracks and singles! Tate has been in the game for a couple years now, and seeing her grow into such an amazing and fresh artist is everything that the people have wanted!… Expand
  5. jbelzero
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All Tate's fans (also me) were waiting for her debut album and now we got this! It's officially the BEST album I've ever listened too. Tate is never dissapointng her fans, we all knew this album will be a bop and it really is! It's absolutely 10 to me! Favorite Tracks : I'm So Gone, What Would You Do, Chaotic, SAIWB, boy x, you're so cool, go away, what's your problem.… Expand
  6. juancarloscpda
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    this album has too many good songs, makes me wanna sing and dance i hope she keeps delivering good music
  7. musicshowboy
    May 27, 2022
    9
    One of the best debuts. One of the best albums of the year. Such a fun album yet there is so many gut-wrenching ballads. She is someone toOne of the best debuts. One of the best albums of the year. Such a fun album yet there is so many gut-wrenching ballads. She is someone to look out for in the industry.

    Top 5:
    1.You're so cool
    2.She's All I Wanna Be
    3.What Would You Do
    4.Chaotic
    5.what's your problem    … Expand
  8. mathcoelho
    May 28, 2022
    0
    amazing songwriting and production, it is such a fun (and sad) album for you to listen to.

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