Miss Universe
by Nilüfer Yanya
  • Record Label: ATO
  • Release Date: Mar 22, 2019
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 48
  3. Negative: 1 out of 48
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  1. Vanners
    Mar 28, 2019
    9
    I went into this album expecting good things, whilst being unsure of what to expect. Needless to say, what Nilüfer Yanya has shown here is nothing short of sublime. At 53 minutes long Yanya manages to keep things interesting with all the very different tracks that continue to give the album steam up towards it's close whilst managing to hold on and not lose sight of the narrative she'sI went into this album expecting good things, whilst being unsure of what to expect. Needless to say, what Nilüfer Yanya has shown here is nothing short of sublime. At 53 minutes long Yanya manages to keep things interesting with all the very different tracks that continue to give the album steam up towards it's close whilst managing to hold on and not lose sight of the narrative she's going for throughout.
    I reckon for many this album is an acquired taste, but once it clicks it's bloody superb, especially for a debut album, blimey.
    I can't wait to see what Nilüfer Yanya has in store next.

    Favourite Tracks:
    Baby Blu, Tears, Safety Net, Paralysed, Heavyweight Champion Of The Year    … Expand
  2. Tigermonko
    Mar 31, 2019
    10
    I was unsure whether to give this a 10. All I know is that it is endlessly playable, covers a variety of styles and does so with panache. Also it's probably my favourite album since Frank Ocean's album, so yeah, it's a 10.
  3. replacement
    Feb 3, 2020
    9
    Album of the year 2019 for me. You can listen to it tons of times and every time you do that it's different in some ways, you discover new things. You never get tired of it. Like those old times' classics, in fact I had soon the impression of an instant classic. Hope she will be able to keep this level with her future works, in that case we have been graced with the gift of a great musical artist.
  4. All_ButTrU4
    Dec 2, 2021
    7
    Cut out the unnecessary WWAY HEALTH skits which bog down a monumental debut and you get one of the best records of 2019. No greater duo than Yanya and their guitar. Taking wildly interesting turns with her hooks ,rifts and songwriting ever real song is kept dynamic and engrossing. Her deep voice reminiscent of tirzah or king krule is a a smooth instrument she manipulates just as well asCut out the unnecessary WWAY HEALTH skits which bog down a monumental debut and you get one of the best records of 2019. No greater duo than Yanya and their guitar. Taking wildly interesting turns with her hooks ,rifts and songwriting ever real song is kept dynamic and engrossing. Her deep voice reminiscent of tirzah or king krule is a a smooth instrument she manipulates just as well as her guitars creating raw anthems from which no meaning is easily discernable. Favorites: tears,angels,monsters under the bed,safety net… Expand
  5. mesmerze
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Я настолько доволен и приятно удивлен давно не был. Получилось просто охерительно!
  6. iamjonas
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    Every single track in this is just HEAVEN!!! She's definetly my favorite discover in years!

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#42 Best Album of 2019
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#32 Most Shared Album of 2019

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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Oct 4, 2019
    78
    The only misstep comes from spoken interludes about WWAY Health, an unnecessary framing device for a smart, textured zigzag of songwriting.
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  2. Under The Radar
    May 10, 2019
    85
    Miss Universe is a hell of a debut, with Yanya proving herself a powerhouse of songwriting especially, not to mention her pristine vocals and unique guitar voice.
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  3. Paste Magazine
    Mar 26, 2019
    81
    This is an emotionally multi-faceted album to luxuriate in.
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