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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 132 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release for the pop singer includes an Avicii track, as well as guest appearances from Bebe Rexha, Cardi B, Charli XCX, Julia Michaels, Liam Payne, and Rudimental.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. The Independent (UK)
    Nov 23, 2018
    80
    Given the stuttering, protracted process it’s been through to get here, it’s a surprisingly coherent record. ... For the most part, though, Phoenix is worth the wait.
  2. Clash Music
    Nov 23, 2018
    80
    Phoenix has been four years in the making, waiting in the wings to see the light. And now that it’s finally here, Phoenix is definitely worth checking out.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Nov 23, 2018
    80
    Endlessly fun, stuffed full of brilliantly left-field production and ear-worm choruses.
  4. AllMusic
    Nov 23, 2018
    80
    Ora delivered a confident pop gem that stands tall on its own.
  5. The Line of Best Fit
    Nov 26, 2018
    70
    While some of the artists brought onto the project feel more tactical than functional, when Ora is placed in the spotlight she tends to deliver.
  6. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 26, 2018
    60
    Phoenix is perfectly fine, but its strongest moments make you realise that it could have been great.
  7. Q Magazine
    Nov 27, 2018
    60
    Ora shines brightest on the album's calmer moments. [Jan 2019, p.113]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Kubs_22
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    She gave us a pure pop perfection! I can't tell ya how many times I've listening to this.
  2. Kagami_x3
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    This is one of my favorite albums of all time. I could hear it everyday and i will do it!
  4. 63704r
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    Phoenix is the huge comeback by artist Rita Ora. After separating ways with Roc Nation and signing with Atlantic Records, she finally got thePhoenix is the huge comeback by artist Rita Ora. After separating ways with Roc Nation and signing with Atlantic Records, she finally got the freedom every artist should have. This album includes pop/dance-pop/contemporary RnB songs with amazing production and great vocals. She poured her heart out in this one and you can even feel her pain and everything she went through in the album closing track "Soul Survivor".… Expand
  5. jvdsmlxx
    Jul 10, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of ALL-TIME! Rita served everything the gays wanted.
  6. NonnasDangerous
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    Definitely the best pop album I've heard this year. The 6 year wait was definitely worth it. Anywhere is my favourite single and theDefinitely the best pop album I've heard this year. The 6 year wait was definitely worth it. Anywhere is my favourite single and the production of that song is definitely amazing. I love the massive improvement over ORA, as she has decided to go for a wistful, electropop style instead of a heavy electronic-dance sound (which I also love). Falling To Pieces is one of my favourites, the inclusion of the trumpet makes it sound so gorgeous. Velvet Rope is also a beautiful song. The addition of Lonely Together with Avicii has really pleased me as it is a very good song. Only Want You, First Time High and Hell Of A Life are perfection. Practically every song from the album is single-material and I'm really impressed. Well done Rita Ora!… Expand
  7. emile20
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Rita makes a triumphant return to music, dance-pop rnb laced perfection. This album is pure pop and amazing filled with so much single material
  8. 4R73N15
    May 29, 2020
    6
    Very mid. Her roc nation material was pretty interesting but she went fully basic and flavourless after signing to atlantic, and this album isVery mid. Her roc nation material was pretty interesting but she went fully basic and flavourless after signing to atlantic, and this album is the proof. It has some great songs but overall it's underwhelming… Expand

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