• Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Sep 30, 2014
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 246 Ratings

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  1. Jun 20, 2017
    9
    The Sex
    My Gun - 9
    Like Em Young - 8
    Talking Body - 10
    Timebomb - 9
    The Love
    Moments - 9
    The Way That I Am - 8
    Got Love - 9
    Not on Drugs - 10
    The Pain
    Thousand Miles - 8
    Habits (Stay High) - 10
    This Time Around - 9
    Run on Love - 9

    score: 9
  2. Nov 30, 2014
    10
    Tove Lo's "Queen of the Clouds" is a great debut LP. There are many highlights of the album, and it flows together really well. The album is divided up into 3 parts: "The Sex," The Love," and "The Pain." "The Sex" features pop bangers with sexual lyrics. "Talking Body" and "My Gun" are highlights of this section. "The Love" has great songs that tell of Tove being happy in her relationship.Tove Lo's "Queen of the Clouds" is a great debut LP. There are many highlights of the album, and it flows together really well. The album is divided up into 3 parts: "The Sex," The Love," and "The Pain." "The Sex" features pop bangers with sexual lyrics. "Talking Body" and "My Gun" are highlights of this section. "The Love" has great songs that tell of Tove being happy in her relationship. "Moments" (written by Tove only) is a highlight of this section. "The Pain" is full of heart-felt ballads where Tove's vocal range is really showcased. Her breakout single "Habits" is featured in this section. This album is great. I would definitely buy it on CD or on iTunes. It was worth my $10, and I'm contemplating buying it on vinyl as well. 10/10 Expand
  3. Feb 13, 2015
    10
    This is an amazing album, I love it, Tove Lo have a lot of qualidad, she is a queen, this sound so good and her voice is very well to listen, I recommended this album!
  4. Mar 1, 2015
    10
    Tove Lo is a perfect singer written one perfect album... I really surprise for the talent and the love on the compositions written for her, The Sex, The Love and The Pain.
  5. May 18, 2015
    5
    Tove Lo is a great songwriter and composer, you can't deny that. The trichotomic idea of her debut album, which appears to be truthful and intelligent as its author, is positively original and well made.
    But... Musically? BORING. Under-the-lines pop, sounds already heard and without any risk or innovation. As the clouds, this listening fades into nothingness. *yawn*
  6. Apr 30, 2015
    9
    Such a great pop album! Tove Lo's music is pretty standard euro/synth pop, but she brings a fierce confidence to it that makes it sound fresh and invigorating, while her idiosyncratic lyrics make her stand out from other similar artists. I also like how the album is divided into 3 sections: The Sex, The Love, and The Pain. It makes Queen of the Clouds into sort of a concept album, whichSuch a great pop album! Tove Lo's music is pretty standard euro/synth pop, but she brings a fierce confidence to it that makes it sound fresh and invigorating, while her idiosyncratic lyrics make her stand out from other similar artists. I also like how the album is divided into 3 sections: The Sex, The Love, and The Pain. It makes Queen of the Clouds into sort of a concept album, which isn't too common in this genre. Overall, this is a solid debut with a bunch of strong songs throughout.

    Standout tracks: My Gun, Talking Body, The Way That I Am, Got Love, Thousand Miles
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  7. Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The album could be more explored and not even explained the idea is great, but poorly executed. The lyrics are good, but the beats are too fast. The image of the era looks dirty too.
  8. Dec 13, 2015
    10
    Excellent album. Tove Lo voice soothes, brings the message that needs to be given. One of the best albums of their year. Letters that meet the proposal .... Congratulations Tove Lo.Excellent album. Tove Lo voice soothes, brings the message that needs to be given. One of the best albums of their year. Letters that meet the proposal .... Congratulations Tove Lo.
  9. Oct 28, 2016
    10
    In anticipation for the release of her sophomore album, I'm deciding to review this album just to point out how much a solid 10/10 record it is. I remember when my bestfriend and I used to blast it in his room, and I'd only focus on 'Talking Body' and 'Habits', and maybe some of the The Sex part. However, a year later, I found myself coming back to this album, until i memorized everyIn anticipation for the release of her sophomore album, I'm deciding to review this album just to point out how much a solid 10/10 record it is. I remember when my bestfriend and I used to blast it in his room, and I'd only focus on 'Talking Body' and 'Habits', and maybe some of the The Sex part. However, a year later, I found myself coming back to this album, until i memorized every single lyric in it. The production is shiny. The hooks are catchy. The vocals are on points. Every song is single-material. Highlights are 'Thousand Miles' and 'Timebomb'. This album is pop perfection. Let's hope Lady Wood picks up where QOTC left off. Expand
  10. Apr 1, 2016
    8
    This is the quintessential pop album. Probably the best pop album I've heard since Gaga's own Born This Way, and the best pure-pop since Fame Monster EP. Very cohesive, never boring, and very banging. The songs are really good, and also have a very emotional sifde to them. To be honest, the singles do this album no justice. The best tracks are in the non-singles. Very good effort from ToveThis is the quintessential pop album. Probably the best pop album I've heard since Gaga's own Born This Way, and the best pure-pop since Fame Monster EP. Very cohesive, never boring, and very banging. The songs are really good, and also have a very emotional sifde to them. To be honest, the singles do this album no justice. The best tracks are in the non-singles. Very good effort from Tove Lo, can't wait for the next.

    BEST- Thousand Miles, Got Love, Moments, Love Ballad, Talking Money, Timebomb
    WORST- The Way That I Am
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  11. Jun 16, 2015
    7
    Ever since “Habits (Stay High)” came out and became one of 2014’s commercially successful singles, Tove Lo has received many comparisons to the recent ‘Queen of Alternative’—according to Billboard—Lorde, which isn’t surprising; their lyrical content is smarter than your typical pop clichés and the production, albeit catchy and contemporary hit radio ready, is darker by nature. But whileEver since “Habits (Stay High)” came out and became one of 2014’s commercially successful singles, Tove Lo has received many comparisons to the recent ‘Queen of Alternative’—according to Billboard—Lorde, which isn’t surprising; their lyrical content is smarter than your typical pop clichés and the production, albeit catchy and contemporary hit radio ready, is darker by nature. But while Pure Heroine debuted an overall sound Lorde could quite call her own—the record’s sole producer, Joel Little, incorporated hip-hop, PBR&B, and rock music influences, as well as minimalist music and Lorde’s lyrical wit that took on topics like criticism of celebrity culture, coming of age realism and even death—Tove Lo generally keeps it safe on Queen of the Clouds as far as the music goes, which could be confused with the work of Max Martin and Shellback with its precisely placed hooks and polished production. But like its lead single, what helps Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson out is how infectious it is, both musically and lyrically. According to Nilsson herself, it’s separated in sections—“The Sex”, “The Love”, and “The Pain”—and tells the story of her romantic struggles. And even when it’s conforming to clichés found in most pop songs today, Nilsson stands on her own by being much more involved and even sometimes insightful when singing about sex or love or the impending aftermath of romance (“I’m not on drugs, I’m just in love”). Even if it all doesn’t leave the most memorable first impression, Tove Lo certainly has more up her sleeve the more self-assured she is—“Moments” is even evident enough of this (“But on good days, I am charming as **** Because despite some twisted imagery she gives us in her lead single—she eats dinner in the bathroom, munches on Twinkies when she’s stoned, and hits on dads at the playground—she’s certainly not lying about being charming.

    Overall rating: 7.0/10

    Highlights: "Habits (Stay High)", "My Gun", "Not on Drugs", "Talking Body", "Timebomb".
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  12. Aug 19, 2018
    10
    This is a perfect example from good electropop, not like the generic pop trash overrated 1989 and reputation
  13. Nov 26, 2016
    10
    Un buen álbum pasa ser el debut de una artista no tan conocida a nivel mundial. Los sonidos, letras y la producción es una historia pintada en un mantel sin color que ha medida que va pasando cada canción va cogiendo colores fuertes e intensos. Muchas canciones que se pueden cuidarse por si solas, muy buen álbum "Tove Lo"
  14. Aug 10, 2016
    10
    This album is great. Every song has emotions, good lyrics , messages and a good melody . Young Swedish singer wanted to introduce herself on every step by every track ,who is very personal (and she's not ashamed of her feelings with her life!!!). I can't stop listening to the album and I hope it will never be boring!!!!
  15. Dec 8, 2016
    10
    Я считаю этот альбом одним из лучших поп альбомов, люблю этот альбом от начала до конца, синглы это отдельная история, недооцененный альбом, лучший альбом 2014 года.
  16. Jun 6, 2017
    7
    What a great debut from Tove Lo. Queen of The Clouds is great. I specifically Talking Body, Moments as well as the legendary Habits (Stay High), Tove Lo is here!.
  17. Sep 2, 2019
    10
    She is very talented girl, very emotional songs and ballads, she is so underrated it's one of my favorite debut albums of all time, I want to listen to all her music, she a fuc*in queen
  18. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Al principio no me gustaba mucho este álbum debut, pero ahora lo amo, me encantan todas las canciones. Ella es maravillosa.
  19. Aug 26, 2018
    10
    With a great production and decent vocals, Tove Lo sets her feet into pop music with a debut album that can be defined by sexy, fun and sad at the same time.
  20. May 30, 2020
    10
    This album is full of bops, i'm a fan of Tove Lo since Habits became a hit in 2014 and she never disappoints me. She is my favorite artist. / Esse álbum é cheio de hinos, sou fã da Tove Lo desd que Habits se tornou um hit em 2014 e ela nunca me decepcionou. Minha artista favorita.
    Top 5 songs/músicas:
    5- Love Ballad
    4- Thousand Miles
    3- Moments
    2- Got Love
    1- Talking Body
  21. Jun 18, 2019
    7
    The album is kinda a good start not the best of her i mean it's still has an iconic song like talking body or momsen and ofcourse habit the original not the remix
  22. Nov 30, 2020
    9
    Недооцененный дебют шведской королевы. Лирика на уровне, звучвние на уровне, лишних песен на альбоме просто нет, но есть песни, которые звучат сыровато.
  23. Feb 1, 2023
    5
    this could be a really good album, but unfortunately with a heavy heart I have to admit that this album is weak...very so.
  24. Feb 1, 2022
    10
    O primeiro é inesquecível, e Tove Lo soube como eternizar arte, musicalidade e letras consistentes.
  25. Oct 15, 2022
    10
    Tove é simplesmente impecável em tudo que faz, o pioneiro rainha das nuvens
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Nov 19, 2014
    70
    The lyrical immediacy of the words serves her best when dealing with passion and hurt, but when she tries to excavate the mysteries of love, complexity eludes her.
  2. Nov 19, 2014
    70
    By owning her mistakes, she turns them into strengths--and delivers a winning first album in the process.
  3. Nov 19, 2014
    72
    Her foibles and off-kilter perspective on heartbreak offer shape and personality to a record that might otherwise be written off as too slick or inert, or indistinguishable from a host of peers making competent, spacious, and downcast pop music.