Nick Jonas
by Nick Jonas
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Nov 10, 2014
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 95 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 95
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 95
  3. Negative: 11 out of 95
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  1. rocio0007vaz
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Amamos. Es un trabajo bien hecho y con buenos ritmos que te hacen bailar, este es una representación de una parte de la persona de Nick Jonas. Con toda la energía y buenas vibras.
  2. mywapispretty
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    one of his best albums! love it so much. its really enjoyable and has so many bops
  3. sissi_stess
    Jan 7, 2018
    9
    Pretty good album. Definitely a breakup album

    Best : Jealous, Chains, Close , Champagne problems, Under you
    Worst : Comfortable, Bacon starting 2:01 and ending at 2.24 because of Ty Dolla $ign.
    This guy seems to have make he's mission to come mumble a bunch of nonsense on every track that he can.
  4. Maribon96
    Oct 2, 2017
    9
    amo Nick per il suo continuo sperimentare nuovi generi. l'album mi è piaciuto tantissimo ma devo ammettere che non è il meglio. Di spessore trovo molto Avalanche con Demi Lovato, Numb con Angel Haze, I Want You, Wildernes, Teacher e Nothing Will Be Better.
  5. rebeligado
    Jun 13, 2016
    7
    Nick Jonas mostrou que tem bastante talento.

    preferidas Chains, Teacher e Jealous.

    e a parceria entre ele e Demi ficou show em Avalanche, pena que essa faixa não virou single e ficou sem videoclipe.
  6. Sani
    Jan 4, 2016
    8
    I've always said Nick was the best of the Jonas Brothers but I was not ready for this beauty. A nostalgic reminder of a young Justin Timberlake. Perfect use of falsetto. He balances funk, R&B and Pop in a wonderfully modern way. Emotional when he needs to be and gets me dancing at the same time!
  7. mriguete
    Oct 24, 2015
    9
    Go Jonas go! The new album is amazing, we can not let it pass! Songs like "Levels" and "Wilderness" are really cool and were produced so well! Tanks Jonas for that! Grammy waits for u.
  8. asjklasjklas
    Jun 8, 2015
    7
    It’s apparently the beginning of a new era for Nick Jonas and while his eponymous [solo] debut album definitely hint at the ‘10s’ own Justin Timberlake, it at least mostly succeeds at separating him from that god-awful Disney manufactured trio and turning him into mainstream music’s most irresistible twenty-something sex icon for the ladies—and gay men, which Jonas has openly pandered toIt’s apparently the beginning of a new era for Nick Jonas and while his eponymous [solo] debut album definitely hint at the ‘10s’ own Justin Timberlake, it at least mostly succeeds at separating him from that god-awful Disney manufactured trio and turning him into mainstream music’s most irresistible twenty-something sex icon for the ladies—and gay men, which Jonas has openly pandered to since his musical rebirth. And as long as you didn’t come for anything even remotely timeless, let alone innovative (ha!), or lyrical depth, Jonas definitely delivers on the hooks—he has at last outgrown that teeny-bopping whine and matured into a smooth, sensual tone that makes his choruses soar and his verses flow like water. Musically, Jonas has adapted R&B—of course—and more significantly, trap; lead single “Chains” lyrically calls out to the Fifty Shades of Grey fandom with its masochist metaphor of being trapped by his romantic antagonist (“You got me in chains for your love”), while “Numb” features Jonas’ first f-bomb backed by hiccupping beats and chopped up ‘ah’s obviously influenced by DJ Snake’s recent material. As far as balladry, don’t expect any “Cry Me a River” or anything above average, so just keep your mind on the trappier tracks, turn your speakers up, and sing along to words you won’t remember by this day next year. But for now, Nick Jonas has made an exceptional record that’s simultaneously a statement about newfound adulthood in the limelight and a transition into a much more controversial figure that isn’t afraid of tossing his purity ring into the trash without being a total dick about it.

    Overall rating: 6.9 (but let's go ahead and make it a 7 since it was SO close)    … Expand
  9. Clubsocial
    May 4, 2015
    10
    yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
  10. lucascabbral
    Apr 15, 2015
    9
    Esse cd é maravilhoso, com certeza o melhor album teen masculino. Ele realmente amadureceu musicalmente, espero que ele cresça na indústria musical, pois ele tem muito talento.
  11. ultraviolenmilk
    Nov 15, 2014
    6
    Slighty ndryshe nga shkarkimet e tjera të tij . Nick Jonas vetë titulluar album është një për të impresionuar në këmbë kundër pop zakonshëm . Ende e mbushur me klishe , ky album rritet përmes dhe vjen deri të mirë .
    6/10
    e rekomanduar
  12. nrhinesmith1
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    In what is quite possibly the biggest musical surprise of 2014, Nick Jonas pulls out most of the stops in his sophomore solo effort. The Deluxe version is by far the more superior, with the addition of three must-hear songs, including the haunting "Santa Barbara." Jonas puts his falsetto to good use in the majority of the tracks--while it can get a tad jarring in a bridge here and thereIn what is quite possibly the biggest musical surprise of 2014, Nick Jonas pulls out most of the stops in his sophomore solo effort. The Deluxe version is by far the more superior, with the addition of three must-hear songs, including the haunting "Santa Barbara." Jonas puts his falsetto to good use in the majority of the tracks--while it can get a tad jarring in a bridge here and there ("Chains" is an example), it adds a layer of aural icing overall. "Push" is a stand out, with vocals reminiscent of Frank Ocean and Prince, Jonas shows he has the right stuff. The rather psychotic stalker anthem "I Want You" is a foot-stomper, while "Teacher" takes a whole new direction with its Prince-inspired backbeat and smooth vocals that bring Timberlake to mind (in a good way). This album is leaps and bounds ahead of his work with Jonas Brothers. It's easy to tell Nick Jonas has something to say musically, and you do want to hear it.… Expand
  13. vicgibrim
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is great! He's killing it with his new journey! I'm in love! When I first heard about his new music I wasn't expecting it to be THIS good, and I can't choose only one favorite song because it's all soo good! From push to jealous, from santa barbara to I want you... I'm surprised. The world is SOt ready for him and I can't wait to see what's gonna happen next!… Expand
  14. bgraffeo308
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    From the falsetto to the beat this album directly shows us just just how talented Nick Jonas is. Being apart of the Jonas Brothers for so long people have this image of him and his music but this album changes that completely. Being influenced by Prince and Stevie Wonder, Nick lets his soul background flow. Jealous has taken the radio by storm and the rest of the songs on the album areFrom the falsetto to the beat this album directly shows us just just how talented Nick Jonas is. Being apart of the Jonas Brothers for so long people have this image of him and his music but this album changes that completely. Being influenced by Prince and Stevie Wonder, Nick lets his soul background flow. Jealous has taken the radio by storm and the rest of the songs on the album are soon to follow. He is one of the most hardworking musicians in the industry and deserves every ounce of success.… Expand
  15. Fer1s
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    This may surprise so many people, one of the best albums this year. Great songs, great sound. Kudos!!!! If you loved Jealous you're gonna totally fall for all the songs.
  16. MusicCriticNow
    Nov 10, 2014
    10
    Nick certainly found his spot in the music industry. Far from his days as a Jonas Brother, he discovered a way to show off his falsetto high notes, and great writing skills. He delivered one of the best Pop albums this year and didn't let influence himself by the current music trend. He carefully followed Prince and Stevie Wonder's path and succeed.
  17. Marian_Iglesias
    Nov 10, 2014
    10
    Really surprising release. I was hoping to hear a good album but this one is better than expected. Nick proves his voice is his best feature, with that great falsetto notes and good lyrics (written by himself) to prove he has one of the best albums released this year. Teacher and Jealous share that throwback vibe that everyone loves but not many artists are brave enough to release in thisReally surprising release. I was hoping to hear a good album but this one is better than expected. Nick proves his voice is his best feature, with that great falsetto notes and good lyrics (written by himself) to prove he has one of the best albums released this year. Teacher and Jealous share that throwback vibe that everyone loves but not many artists are brave enough to release in this time where electronic & generic songs are the safest way to go if you want to sell a couple copies. BRAVO NICK JONAS.… Expand

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Rolling Stone
    Nov 11, 2014
    60
    For Jonas, the new sound works well: He's sweetly confident while singing about all the adult lust that he has been suppressing in his music for years.
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  2. The New York Times
    Nov 10, 2014
    70
    His most mature and riskiest work to date.
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  3. AllMusic
    Nov 10, 2014
    60
    Nick Jonas is at its best when Jonas plays it straight, when he relies on his eternal Prince and Stevie Wonder fixations, which give him not only a fairly rich palette to draw from but provide him with a good direction to channel his melodic skills.
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