Saves the World
by MUNA
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Sep 6, 2019
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. AllMusic
    Sep 6, 2019
    60
    While lyrics stick better than hooks here, the album is not without a handful of low-key anthems (including the latter track's high-flying, Auto-Tuned "it's gonna be okay"), and the atmosphere manages to be consistently warm and inviting despite its mechanical veneer.

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88
#88 Best Album of 2019

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
  1. sammyanthony
    Sep 7, 2019
    8
    A defined indie pop album. With Saves The World, made MUNA, even though pretty much like any other great indie pop acts, really delineateA defined indie pop album. With Saves The World, made MUNA, even though pretty much like any other great indie pop acts, really delineate themselves to the point where they're recognizable.… Full Review »
  2. x_jxxnnx_x
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    i just discovered this and i'm really glad of that... they're amazing, i love this album!
  3. SirFaulty
    Oct 10, 2019
    10
    MUNA have outdone themselves here. About U was a serious contender for "Record of the Year" in 2017 but nobody was covering them so theyMUNA have outdone themselves here. About U was a serious contender for "Record of the Year" in 2017 but nobody was covering them so they largely went unnoticed which was a crying shame. Thankfully iTunes algorithm recommended them to me, and for that I am ever thankful.

    "Saves the World" should hopefully rectify the little coverage they got the first time around. What a fantastic sophomore banger of a record it is, even better than About U in some regards. Seems there is no curse of the sophomore here that so many new artists suffer when releasing their second album.

    MUNA certainly knows how to churn out "dark-pop" that is hook-filled and lyrically astute. Katie Gavin and her companions, Josette Maskin and Naomi McPherson, can certainly give today's pop starlets a run for their money.

    Definitely a contender for "Record of the Year" and had Angel Olsen not released "All Mirrors" this year, "Saves the World" would have been hands down my favorite. In any event it's my favorite pop album of the year.

    Favorite tracks: Stayaway, Number One Fan, Who, Pink Light and It's Gonna Be Okay, Baby    … Full Review »
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