Prioritise Pleasure
by Self Esteem
  • Record Label: Fiction
  • Release Date: Oct 22, 2021
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 67
  3. Negative: 10 out of 67
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  1. skeletonkeyz
    Nov 29, 2022
    0
    The desperation to be famous in the subsequent release of this album is absolutely shameless. Something really off about the whole thing.
  2. antik_17
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Popular music at its best. She is the definition and the epitome of a talented pop star. The vocal cadence, production, the lyrics - everything is in sync and congenial to one another.
  3. Fuerstenberg
    Jan 20, 2022
    7
    "Prioritise Pleasure" is certainly not a bad pop album, but I just can't understand the numerous 9/10 and 10/10 ratings.

    Especially the first half of the record is weak and lacks almost everything that makes a good album. The second half comes with groovy beats and drums, which brings me to an overall score of 7 out of 10. My favorites: "I Do This All the Time" "Its Been a While"    "Prioritise Pleasure" is certainly not a bad pop album, but I just can't understand the numerous 9/10 and 10/10 ratings.

    Especially the first half of the record is weak and lacks almost everything that makes a good album. The second half comes with groovy beats and drums, which brings me to an overall score of 7 out of 10.

    My favorites:
    "I Do This All the Time"
    "Its Been a While"
    "You Forever"
    "How Can I Help You"
    "The 345"

    ~ Fürstenberg
    January 16, 2022

    P.S. "Prioritise Pleasure" by Self Esteem is the first album I reviewed on Metacritic.    … Expand
  4. Solitaire26
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    This album is perfect ! A great self love anthem with great vocal performances,catchy productions and powerful lyrics; lol an album doesn't have to be very wierd or different from other albums and rebecca just proves it in this album. A lot of people who gave it low users score are either just mad that a female pop star made album of the year or cuz they expected it to be sad or wierd toThis album is perfect ! A great self love anthem with great vocal performances,catchy productions and powerful lyrics; lol an album doesn't have to be very wierd or different from other albums and rebecca just proves it in this album. A lot of people who gave it low users score are either just mad that a female pop star made album of the year or cuz they expected it to be sad or wierd to get acclaimed so yeah don't listen to users, the album is great.… Expand
  5. bobthegreat297
    Nov 25, 2021
    7
    A good album, not so sure on some songs, but ones like Moody are great. Production mostly good. Overall pretty strong.
  6. regulo
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    This is an amazing body of work. The lyrics in every single song are beautiful and the production is out of this world. Easily album of the year.
  7. vugz70
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Pure (pop) perfection! One of the best albums of this year. Can’t wait to hear & see this live!
  8. nenadpopovic
    Nov 1, 2021
    9
    A breath of fresh air, a voice for all women, a frank storyteller carrying noise along with her. Truly an outstanding weaving of a variety of influences, blending them in a unique painting of what a modern young woman is. Believe the praise, and ignore the misogynists who can't handle a woman scoring over a 90 without being dead.
  9. JFFREY
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    What a great album, too much experimental. There's something bold in Self Esteem's creative vision.
  10. maxmooney
    Oct 29, 2021
    3
    Pretentious pop for the critics that like Billie Eilish and other "experimental", no-actual-singer ish. Hard pass.
  11. bricioo
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
    Álbum excelente. Facilmente um dos melhores do ano! Merecia muito mais atenção.
  12. pittsy66
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    Absolutely genius - moments of Jessie Ware, Lily Allen, Kanye big gospel, I’m absolutely obsessed with this album. Fave is You Forever but love it all!
  13. hausoflilluis
    Oct 26, 2021
    8
    It's a sexual serve. I'm here for it, goddamn.

    fav tracks: "How Can I Help You", "It's Been A While", "I Do This All The Time", "Moody" & "Hobbies 2"
    KEY-TRACK: "Prioritise Pleasure"
  14. TomSok
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    Incredible from start to finish. There's not a weak song on this record. Would recommend.
  15. MC_
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    Best album of 2021 hands down! The production and lyricism is out of this world!
  16. gabrigold23
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    SIMPLESMENTE SIM.
    Por mais que o album não esteja recebendo a devida atenção que deveria estar recebendo, tenho certeza que dos poucos que estão escutando, estão conectados com a mensagem que a obra transmite, seus elementos em cada faixa SÃO ÚNICOS, uma produção e engenharia divididas em momentos certos, seu pop experimental ou simplesmente, indie pop, cativam a cada segundo da faixa,    SIMPLESMENTE SIM.
    Por mais que o album não esteja recebendo a devida atenção que deveria estar recebendo, tenho certeza que dos poucos que estão escutando, estão conectados com a mensagem que a obra transmite, seus elementos em cada faixa SÃO ÚNICOS, uma produção e engenharia divididas em momentos certos, seu pop experimental ou simplesmente, indie pop, cativam a cada segundo da faixa, junto de sua carga emocional em seus vocais.

    Sem sombra de duvidas, esse É um dos melhores albums de 2021.

    obs: o incomodo com tantas reviews positivas? vão ter que aceitar os fatos um pouco!!!    … Expand
  17. Andymaths147
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    This is a truly fantastic record. I can only think that the negative reviewers are either a) devoid of musical intelligence, b) been living in a ditch for the past few years and therefore completely disconnected from modern life, c) never experienced emotional complexity told in simple honest terms, or possibly all of the above.
    This should bag all the major album awards this year. Rebecca    This is a truly fantastic record. I can only think that the negative reviewers are either a) devoid of musical intelligence, b) been living in a ditch for the past few years and therefore completely disconnected from modern life, c) never experienced emotional complexity told in simple honest terms, or possibly all of the above.
    This should bag all the major album awards this year. Rebecca has crafted a superb set of songs that are at once accessible, enjoyable and thought-provoking. Simply beautiful modern songwriting delivered with charm, humour and honesty.    … Collapse
  18. Segundoleo26
    Oct 22, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. HOT TAKE: The critics are bonkers. Prioritise Pleasure is miles away from an 80+ score, let alone a 93. This album took some of the worst parts of generic pop music and implemented them all with substandard execution. The vocals are iffy, the lyrics are shallow, and the production is absolutely horrendous at times.… Expand
  19. XXx_vbuzz_7
    Oct 23, 2021
    1
    Simplesmente não.
    Por mais que não seja um pop realmente genérico, Self Esteem acreditou que ao colocar alguns elementos diferentes faria com que Prioritise Pleasure ficasse bom, não foi bem o que aconteceu. Ao mesmo tempo que soa diferente, soa repetitivo e CHATO.
  20. caiofonteneles
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so **** good! It's powerful, it just grows, it is one of the best albums of the year so far. The production floating between being minimalist and then overwhelmed it's what enchanted me for good. Her vocals are kinda of raw and well placed, the lyric content doesn't fail at all, the backing vocals are empowering. Trust me, it's a espetacular masterpiece.… Expand
  21. PeterSant
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    A delicious mix of Pop and Dance very well done and executed. Self Esteem brings an exquisite and very well done job, saying everything without fear. One of the best!
  22. MusicConsumer
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Phenomenal storytelling from start to finish. She also transcends into new pop territory making it look so easy. One of the greatest albums of this decade and we only just got started. I highly recommend listening to this masterful songwriting masterpiece.

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. No Ripcord
    Nov 12, 2021
    90
    One of the most insightful pop records this year.
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  2. Beats Per Minute
    Oct 28, 2021
    83
    What rides at the top and takes your attention pretty much all the time is Taylor herself. Her words are honest and palpable, but also unflinchingly direct.
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  3. The Independent (UK)
    Oct 22, 2021
    80
    Across the album’s 13 tracks, she flits easily between pop’s peripherals and its core, dispensing emotional catharsis all the way.
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