Nothing's Real
by Shura
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 83 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 83
  3. Negative: 5 out of 83
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  1. Wesley_orphan
    Jul 9, 2021
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.
  2. matheas
    Jan 11, 2020
    9
    The more I listen the more I love it. Quirky, infectious, and just plain fun, Shura's songs and voice create a niche all to herself.
  3. MyleeneFRW
    Aug 23, 2019
    8
    Сильный дебют показывает нам Шура, на альбоме нет плохих песен, каждая из них - бриллиант создает концептуальный бриллиант "Nothing's Real". Последнее две песни немного затянуты, однако это не делает их хуже. В целом альбом очень целостный и сильный.Сильный дебют показывает нам Шура, на альбоме нет плохих песен, каждая из них - бриллиант создает концептуальный бриллиант "Nothing's Real". Последнее две песни немного затянуты, однако это не делает их хуже. В целом альбом очень целостный и сильный.
  4. stanley834
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    A debut album heavily reminiscent of the 80s, Shura has made a remarkable effort to bring out her best in each of her songs. The BBC Sound of 2015 nominee mixes electronic, indie pop, new wave, and alternative R&B elements and combines them into one that makes Nothing's Real a reality.
  5. fabiozdk
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Não é novo ou totalmente autêntico, mas bem feito em todos os sentidos. Ela mistura elementos já vistos na cultura pop em um álbum coeso e bem produzido.
  6. feefis03
    Dec 12, 2016
    9
    One of the most cohesive and original releases of the year, this girl really enlightened something in me I didn't know was there for this style of music! I'll have my eyes open for her career from now on, she's just got herself a new loving and dedicated fan.
    Keep doing what you're doing!
  7. victorcarter
    Nov 21, 2016
    7
    Whilst more 80's inspired than its counterparts, Nothing's Real still has all the qualities of a terrific synthpop album. Much of this record is very dreamlike. This gives us a lot of blissful and atmospheric beats. Shura's vocals have an airy and haunting quality to them. And for the purposes of the tracks here, they work really well. However, the 80's styled production really steals theWhilst more 80's inspired than its counterparts, Nothing's Real still has all the qualities of a terrific synthpop album. Much of this record is very dreamlike. This gives us a lot of blissful and atmospheric beats. Shura's vocals have an airy and haunting quality to them. And for the purposes of the tracks here, they work really well. However, the 80's styled production really steals the show. The atmosphere blended with a mix of 80's as well as modern synths make this the first truly great synthpop album of 2016.… Expand
  8. Hinaria
    Oct 5, 2016
    10
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  9. freedoma
    Aug 30, 2016
    10
    An absolutely flawless debut, and one of the (if not the) best release of 2016 so far. Listening to a debut album you usually find that they sound a bit messy, a bit all over the place, but this is not the case with Nothing's Real. Every track stands on it's own as a memorable song, and yet they are all expertly crafted together in a way that makes the album one of the most consistent bodyAn absolutely flawless debut, and one of the (if not the) best release of 2016 so far. Listening to a debut album you usually find that they sound a bit messy, a bit all over the place, but this is not the case with Nothing's Real. Every track stands on it's own as a memorable song, and yet they are all expertly crafted together in a way that makes the album one of the most consistent body of work in year. The transition between the tracks "Kidz 'n' Stuff" and "Indecision" being the best example of this.… Expand
  10. Mesmerize
    Aug 9, 2016
    8
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  11. legendarysia
    Jul 10, 2016
    10
    SHURASUSLEGEND'S MASTERPIECE is so PERFECT I mean It's simply an outstanding record for a new artist like this lady who knows how to make some real good music. Madonna-like songs and very beautiful cheesy melodies are in this album...warning lol
  12. krlfrck
    Jul 10, 2016
    9
    Nothing's Real is the rare album that is both cohesive and diverse, emotional and fun, nostalgic and fresh. A pop album of a new caliber, Shura delivers on every front.
  13. joearya
    Jul 8, 2016
    10
    An absolutely flawless debut, and one of the (if not the) best release of 2016 so far. Listening to a debut album you usually find that they sound a bit messy, a bit all over the place, but this is not the case with Nothing's Real. Every track stands on it's own as a memorable song, and yet they are all expertly crafted together in a way that makes the album one of the most consistent bodyAn absolutely flawless debut, and one of the (if not the) best release of 2016 so far. Listening to a debut album you usually find that they sound a bit messy, a bit all over the place, but this is not the case with Nothing's Real. Every track stands on it's own as a memorable song, and yet they are all expertly crafted together in a way that makes the album one of the most consistent body of work in year. The transition between the tracks "Kidz 'n' Stuff" and "Indecision" being the best example of this.

    From Shura's 80's sound, and even early-Madonna reminiscent vocals, to her seamless production you can tell her music is beyond her years, and would expect an album of this caliber to come from someone who has a lot more experience within the industry.

    Each of Shura's singles from this album (namely "Touch", "What's It Gonna Be?", "2shy" etc.) have been so standout, that you couldn't imagine any other tracks from the album being quite so good, but you would be wrong. Each song, including her vocal free interludes, are fantastic in their own right and will make any music lover keep playing the album on repeat.

    An absolutely fantastic album, and an extraordinary debut, I cannot wait to see what Shura comes up with next. 10/10.    … Expand
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    Jul 8, 2016
    10
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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. PopMatters
    Sep 2, 2016
    80
    It’s difficult to choose just three or four songs as standouts, since at least nine of the tracks are strong candidates.
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  2. NOW Magazine
    Aug 10, 2016
    60
    Sonically, Nothing's Real is in line with the gliding, easy-listening 80s pop that's back en vogue thanks to Blood Orange, Haim and La Roux.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Aug 2, 2016
    70
    Her videos make clear the subjects of these songs are often women, but on record her work is open-ended--a map to a treasure that's just never there.
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