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7.8

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  • Summary: The debut solo pop release for the Glee actress includes production from Chris Braide, Kuk Harrell, Anne Preven, John Shanks, and Stargate.
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If You Say So
It's been seven whole days, seven whole days Since you paralyzed me Seven whole days, seven whole days Since you lost your fight And I can't get the... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Billboard.com
    Feb 28, 2014
    72
    Lyrically, Louder is rather one-sided, as she often sings about the perils of relationships, over and over, in ways that we've all heard many times at this point. Still, it's a solid effort that shows she has promise as a bona fide pop artist.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Feb 28, 2014
    67
    It's hard to be that mad at Louder, because it's so admirably and lovingly crafted.
  3. Boston Globe
    Mar 18, 2014
    60
    While the turbo vocal bursts on “You’re Mine” and “Burn With You” blend nicely with the poppier elements, several of the tracks, including the burbling “On My Way” and the title tune, feel a bit too calculated and anonymous in their production approach.
  4. The A.V. Club
    Mar 4, 2014
    42
    Sadly, a compilation of tracks randomly culled from the best Rachel Berry solos recorded for the show would yield a stronger album than this one made up of originals.
  5. PopMatters
    Apr 3, 2014
    40
    Like a showtune from Wicked, Louder serves as an above average power-pop album that you can bust a lung trying to sing along to without any of that pesky “thinking” to get in the way.
  6. New York Daily News (Jim Faber)
    Mar 4, 2014
    40
    Throughout the album, Michele doesn’t so much sing as trumpet like an elephant eager for the charge. Her voice has more need than vulnerability, more anger than understanding.
  7. Rolling Stone
    Feb 28, 2014
    30
    Her attempt at breaking out as a solo artist has been rocky--lead single "Cannonball" sank like one--and this album of insta-dated EDM-pop anthems and half-cocked bass drops probably won't help her cause.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 27
  3. Negative: 4 out of 27
  1. brandonh
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    Gorgeously crafted, beautifully sung and passionately given away. Lea [Michele] shares pages of her diary without being scared of us seeingGorgeously crafted, beautifully sung and passionately given away. Lea [Michele] shares pages of her diary without being scared of us seeing her being fragile.… Expand
  2. GretchenRiggin
    Mar 7, 2014
    10
    I have been waiting for this Album a very long time! Bought the last available copy in our town! I love every song! I find it refreshing toI have been waiting for this Album a very long time! Bought the last available copy in our town! I love every song! I find it refreshing to have a pop singer who can actually sing! Her voice is strong and beautiful! If you are an actual fan of Lea Michele and you are aware of everything she was going through during the process of making Louder then you get the emotion and you connect with the songs! Lea is extremely talented and she keeps it classy! Can't say that about very many pop stars!… Expand
  4. Crazyjan
    Mar 5, 2014
    10
    I loved the whole album. I connected to Lea's voice and the overall sound of the album. I was happy with the uptempo songs and some theI loved the whole album. I connected to Lea's voice and the overall sound of the album. I was happy with the uptempo songs and some the ballads has me in tears. Burn With You was my favorite followed by Battlefield, If You Say So and On My Way. I didn't skip any songs. I did like some songs more than others, but overall the entire album is really enjoyable. I find it funny that a lot of critics are saying she sounds to perfect or too broadway. It's almost like they are faulting her for having a great voice. I'm glad she can sing well ( on this album and live) because too many artists today can't. I love all genres of music and this album is a great addition to my my music collection.… Expand
  5. klingerpinheiro
    Mar 8, 2014
    9
    É muito difícil não dar uma nota boa para esse álbum, Lea canta divinamente bem. Uma artista completa e esse álbum parece ter sido tão bemÉ muito difícil não dar uma nota boa para esse álbum, Lea canta divinamente bem. Uma artista completa e esse álbum parece ter sido tão bem trabalho e mostrando que é maduro suficiente para todos os gostos.… Expand
  6. guibrandao
    Nov 24, 2016
    7
    It's not her best, but I liked a lot. She has a really great voice and 'Louder' has some really great ballads like 'Battlefield' and 'If YouIt's not her best, but I liked a lot. She has a really great voice and 'Louder' has some really great ballads like 'Battlefield' and 'If You Say So', but some songs are just too overproducted and it might have overshadowed her amazing voice. Although it's a nice try for a debut. I believe in her potential and I'm sure she will surprise me one day.

    Favs: Burn With You, If You Say So and Battlefield    … Expand
  7. Edduardo20
    Mar 4, 2017
    5
    It was too obvious, lyrically the album seems to have been written by a 13 year old girl, musically it's a recycling of all the EDM songs ofIt was too obvious, lyrically the album seems to have been written by a 13 year old girl, musically it's a recycling of all the EDM songs of the last five years, nothing new.
    The only thing that stands out is in his vocal ability and power in the voice but that does not help a pop album, and hang from the death and suicide of an "ex-fiance" to sell not only the singles but also the album is Drop too low.

    If you want to hear a former member of Glee make sincere and real music, I recommend the five songs of Alex Newell's EP POWER. With only five songs is for MUCH BUT MUCH ... Better than the whole album.    … Expand
  8. Panchogul
    Jun 1, 2020
    0
    Tener una buena voz no lo es todo para ser una buena artista, este álbum es la mejor prueba de aquello.

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