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Robyn
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Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 110 Ratings

  • Summary: The fourth album for the Swedish singer was released in 2005 in her native Sweden.

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With Every Heartbeat
Maybe we could make it all right We could make it better sometime Maybe we could make it happen, baby We could keep trying But things will never... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    Fantastic all of the time.
  2. PopMatters
    90
    Really, the most impressive thing about Robyn is just how timeless it is proving to be.
  3. AllMusic
    90
    Robyn defines what she's all about. Even if it took a few years to put together the label and album (and a few more to get it released everywhere), this is the pop tour de force that Robyn has always had in her.
  4. Billboard
    80
    From the cheeky hip-hop of 'Konichiwa Bitches' and the warped bass underpinning her cover of Teddybears' 'Cobra Style' to the Kylie Minogue-esque 'With Every Heartbeat' and sweeping strings carrying 'Be Mine,' the album holds 14 sassy and sweet dance pop gems.
  5. Dot Music
    80
    A record to throw yourself into with the same glee Robyn clearly has.
  6. Slant Magazine
    80
    Robyn is definitely a slow-burner (unusual for a dance record, which typically provides a more immediate, transient gratification), but it's also everything pop music should be: provocative, poignant, inventive, and fun.
  7. Village Voice
    70
    Her appeal is questionable when she tries to sound like an American rapper, but on tracks where she just sings--the immaculate junk symphony of 'Be Mine,' the excellently Japanese 'Bum Like You,' the Autobahn power-ballad 'With Every Heartbeat'--she gives Europop a swift Swedish energy and presence.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 48
  3. Negative: 4 out of 48
  1. matrix19
    Jan 21, 2015
    10
    Love the album. Robyn is one of these singers that cares more about the music than fame, money etc. In her songs you can feel the effort sheLove the album. Robyn is one of these singers that cares more about the music than fame, money etc. In her songs you can feel the effort she puts into creating them.… Expand
  2. Gum
    Jun 7, 2008
    10
    Brilliant! Robyn has evolved into one of the most interesting artists of the decade.
  4. jorges.
    May 4, 2008
    10
    Simple, the best pop album I ever listened!!
  5. MikeE.
    Jul 22, 2008
    10
    Fantastic Pitch!
  6. benko13
    Nov 3, 2020
    9
    This self-titled album represents a huge change in Robyn's career, enough to many of her fans calling it her first record and what RobynThis self-titled album represents a huge change in Robyn's career, enough to many of her fans calling it her first record and what Robyn really is. And when we listen to it, album really shows why it is her signature record; alternative electro production, interesting lyrics, and so much emotions and creativity.. All for what Robyn is known for and what makes her an electropop legend.… Expand
  7. ChristosM.
    Mar 5, 2009
    8
    Yes she has grown with Abba,but there are sick beats here and electronic production that begs for international praise.Not everything is good Yes she has grown with Abba,but there are sick beats here and electronic production that begs for international praise.Not everything is good but it's much better than the average pop album of the 00's… Expand
  8. SteveO
    May 31, 2008
    0
    Are you guys kidding me? the first time i think i saw her or heard of her was on letterman and she absolutely positively sucked... so either Are you guys kidding me? the first time i think i saw her or heard of her was on letterman and she absolutely positively sucked... so either this is completely overatted, or she sucks. I think its a combination of both.… Expand

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