Not Your Muse
by Celeste
  • Record Label: Polydor
  • Release Date: Jan 29, 2021
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
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  1. invisible69
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    It’s a crime that I only just now discovered Celeste because this album is a masterpiece!! I am in awe!! Definitely one of the best albums I have listened to in a long long time
  2. Menios
    Mar 5, 2021
    7
    I was expecting something even better for a debut for an artist with such an amazing voice. I guess "Not Your Muse" is fine.
  3. IgorSiberia
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Power and sensuality, strength and tenderness and delicious melody. Talented work of a true artist. Do you need something else?
  4. juanitopanito
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    That's a unexpected and misterious album. Its a full of historys, a few songs are telling us a cleary menssage, others talk about feelings and love. But when you heard it you can understand it all. The sound its the key, its the assamble to connect all. Its fine, mellodic, gorgeous. Natural, without expectations. Celeste's voice its to good that fulls to well. Some songs that no shines toThat's a unexpected and misterious album. Its a full of historys, a few songs are telling us a cleary menssage, others talk about feelings and love. But when you heard it you can understand it all. The sound its the key, its the assamble to connect all. Its fine, mellodic, gorgeous. Natural, without expectations. Celeste's voice its to good that fulls to well. Some songs that no shines to well by themselvs, but when you push it togheter, are precious. At this moment, i devoted to this. Give me so chills and makes me want to express my thoughts with a guitar. So cool and authentic. I'm seeing brilliant future for her
    Top's for me: Ideal Woman, Tell Me Something I don't Know, Not Your Muse, A Kiss, Father's Son    … Expand
  5. hausoflilluis
    Mar 30, 2021
    9
    This is my introduction to Celeste, a British-Jamaican-American singer. Probably my newest sensation in the next few days, weeks, or months. Wondering why? Her voice reminds me a lot of Rebecca Ferguson, one of the many British talents wasted by X Factor and Sony Music. Her artistic line falls within the same circle as Duffy, early Adele, Amy Winehouse and Joss Stone, the curators betweenThis is my introduction to Celeste, a British-Jamaican-American singer. Probably my newest sensation in the next few days, weeks, or months. Wondering why? Her voice reminds me a lot of Rebecca Ferguson, one of the many British talents wasted by X Factor and Sony Music. Her artistic line falls within the same circle as Duffy, early Adele, Amy Winehouse and Joss Stone, the curators between British pop and soul. An honest, impeccable, sweet and admirable work. Wouldn't it be nice if all albums were like this? Indeed, although somewhat utopian, and diversity is necessary, since there are contrasting audiences. Meanwhile, we can continue to enjoy all the fruits that Celeste brings us in an unconsciously vigorous way.

    favorite tracks: "Tell Me Something I Don't Know", "Beloved", "Ideal Woman", "The Promise" and "Some Goodbyes Come with Hellos"
    KEY-TRACK: "Not Your Muse"    … Expand
  6. jorgealbert
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    Sin duda alguna "Not Your Muse" es el mejor álbum que puede haber en lo que va del 2021, Llevo escuchando a Celeste desde hace un año (desde que saco "Stop This Flame") y su voz es demasiado hermosa, pegadiza y muy diferente a la de las demás artistas lo que hace que resalte mas. En verdad "Not Your Muse" me ha sorprendido mucho y no lo dejo de escuchar a cada rato.
  7. GabrielDubuc
    Feb 6, 2021
    9
    "Something about love, and how complex and heartbreaking it could be"

    Celeste voice defines very well the tone of the album, the strength to keep your love, the harsh the love can leave you down, and the sweet melodies to shows that it all worth in the end. And it's even more implied by the change of genres to the softness of the Soul, the swing of Pop, the power of R&B and the    "Something about love, and how complex and heartbreaking it could be"

    Celeste voice defines very well the tone of the album, the strength to keep your love, the harsh the love can leave you down, and the sweet melodies to shows that it all worth in the end.

    And it's even more implied by the change of genres to the softness of the Soul, the swing of Pop, the power of R&B and the sadness of Heartbreaking songs.    … Expand
  8. therightone
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    This album is incredible! A true artist with an amazing voice that transcends the same way Adele and Amy do.

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Mojo
    Feb 19, 2021
    80
    Confirms her 2019 Rising Star Brit and BBC's Sound Of 2020 awards were no fluke. [Apr 2021, p.83]
  2. AllMusic
    Feb 5, 2021
    80
    Chaotic roll-out notwithstanding, the album is sure-footed and attests to the artist's high standing among the crowd mining pre-disco R&B, jazz, and pop. Celeste and her fellow songwriters and producers -- led by main collaborators Jamie Hartman and Josh Crocker -- have all the knowing, tasteful moves down pat and exhibit some tricks of their own.
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  3. DIY Magazine
    Feb 1, 2021
    80
    Her raspy tones give way to huge notes, effortless in their delivery. No moment feels forced or out of place.
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