S.O.S.
by SZA
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Dec 9, 2022
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 389 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 25 out of 389
  3. Negative: 32 out of 389
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  1. coolmattsinegar
    May 3, 2023
    10
    Matthew Alexander "Matt" Sinegar [SIN-NA-GAR] (An EXTREMELY Mature & EXTREMELY Heterosexual (Straight) African-American/Black Man):
    S.O.S. (2023) Is Literally Always One Of My All-Time Favorite R&B Albums.
    The Song "Kill Bill" Is Literally Always Lit.
  2. nicsks
    Jun 16, 2023
    10
    Did somebody say “Album Of The Year”…?

    It’s just the best of the best, favorite track: “Shirt” (guilty pleasure)
  3. hugles
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    De fato uma das maiores OBRAS de SZA! A queen nunca decepciona e lançou esse álbum para provar, cada canção, cada instrumental. Está tudo perfeito principalmente pela quantidade de musicas e com um anuncio de pausa na carreira musical esse álbum foi certeiro.
  4. manicomeback
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Sza lança mais um álbum supremo do R&B e se consagra como a maior R&B desse século
  5. rubens07
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    The best album of the year, Sza proved to be versatile and served trap and hip-hop.
  6. Fruitflavors
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This is the album of the year. This is a no-skip album. SZA really hit it out of the park with this one…
  7. Dylantm
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Truly an amazing album SZA outdid herself one again i give 10s when 10s are due
  8. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Dec 14, 2022
    9
    Apart from being a bit bloated and what I think are some sequencing problems, this album is excellent. A worthy follow up to CTRL. Hope she continues to release more music.
  9. JRWardy
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    This album is kind of crazy. It’s spans such a wide range of musical ventures while simultaneously staying cohesive. The song writing is incredible and the production is the best you’re going to find on any R&B album.
  10. FreeRunner29
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    God, I'm so bipolar with this album. Metacritic should have a lock. I'm sorry SZA this album is solid, I'm just going through it and you're making me feel things I don't want to confront. Solid 9, because I'm stressing perfection.
  11. KJ_20
    Dec 22, 2022
    9
    The confident writing, amazing melodies (+SZA's gorgeous voice), makes SOS a fantastic album. While the chords and sound of the music feels overused and quite basic, the boldness and catchiness still prevails, to make SOS a fantastic album.
  12. submnibiriyae
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    She ate here
    Favs: gone girl, kill bill, ghost in the machine, blind and Forgiveless
    Least favs: conceited and notice me
  13. someonewhocares
    Dec 31, 2022
    9
    It is a grower nonetheless for those whose experimental R&B listens are rare.
  14. wilma5
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    Great album, a few songs felt like fillers but overall it’s excellent. A good follow up from CTRL
  15. oNewYorker
    Jan 1, 2023
    9
    Too much tracks for me to remember… beautifully produced and we all can agree the SZA is a lyrical genius but, some songs start to sound similar, especially with all these tracks! Nobody Gets Me and Open Arms start to sound oddly similar, along with some other tracks. Other than that, I love this album with all my heart, the album covers story is so meaningful too.
  16. nami2
    Dec 28, 2022
    9
    What can I say about SOS except that it is amazing? This SZA's first album in 5 years, and it was worth it. The album has a diverse range of genres, showing SZA's range, as well as some amazing features (I'm looking at you, Phoebe Bridgers). While the album's length and refusal to stick to one genre is it's biggest strength, it can feel like a lot to digest, especially on first listen, butWhat can I say about SOS except that it is amazing? This SZA's first album in 5 years, and it was worth it. The album has a diverse range of genres, showing SZA's range, as well as some amazing features (I'm looking at you, Phoebe Bridgers). While the album's length and refusal to stick to one genre is it's biggest strength, it can feel like a lot to digest, especially on first listen, but SZA reminded us how much of a talent she is. I just really hope this is not her last album and she makes more music with the quality and range of SOS (and Ctrl).… Expand
  17. gemmaliciosa
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    An almost perfect piece of work from SZA. Even though the album is 23 tracks long and over an hour, the album traps you quickly enough so you can sit through it all and enjoy every track for what it is.
  18. paidelimon
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    no supero mis espectativas, sin embargo, sos sigue siendo un trabajo excelente.
  19. used
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SOS was a highly anticipated project that did not disappoint. You could tell SZA really let her creative juices flow on this album with songs like “F2F” and “Smoking on my Ex Pack”. In the album, similar to Ctrl, she expresses the same kind of love from a more self-assured perspective. Hearing the versatility on this album was like a breath of fresh air, it makes the album so much fun to listen to and allows others to enjoy SZA even more than before. This is an amazing album to introduce yourself to SZA with because I guarantee there will be something on there you’ll love. I loved seeing songs like “Used” finally get finished into a beautiful song especially when it’s with the talented Don Toliver along with Phoebe Bridgers in “Ghost in the Machine”. The few features on this album is exactly what SZA fans needed so we could finally listen to her alone on her own record instead of her being on other artists’.

    The album is just so great and I’ll be listening to it over and over again to the point where I’ll memorize all the creative lyrics of this album. She definitely surprised me in the best way possible.    … Expand
  20. mrtins
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    a sza foi gigante quando chamou esses cantores para participar do projeto selecionando aqueles que realmente encaixavam, a escrita muito boa com letras profundas e sinceras, achei a produção boa mas esperava algo mais inovador por conta do o álbum anterior ctrl mas essa foi uma expectativa pessoal minha, o álbum é bom e ponto.
  21. ferximilian
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    Los singles que decidió publicar SZA lograron su objetivo, atraer a todos hacia un álbum que es bueno de principio a fin. En mi opinión, será un fuerte contendiente para Album of the year 2024 en los grammys.
  22. tehe
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album so much and the hype was totally worth it. There is only one song in my opinion which is a skip that is seek and destroy but its not a bad track just not my taste. Somgs like low, nobody gets me, too late, and ghost in the machine with phoebe bridgers are wonderful tracks with I highly recommend to anyone who hasn't streamed the album yet… Expand
  23. imalisonf
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    Sza is one of the most talented artists of her generation and she proves it again on her second album.
  24. jvloves
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    it is an amazing and interesting experience, sza transports us into his mind in a surprising way, despite being repetitive at times
  25. Synthl0ver22
    Aug 16, 2023
    9
    Worth the wait, SOS perfectly embraces the emotions and feelings of any 20 and 30-somethings. Despite the long tracklist and some filller tracks, SZA once again delivers beautiful songs with amazing production. Is it better than ctrl and an escape from the sophomore album slump? Time will tell, but still an album worthy of your listen and recognition.
  26. oolivverr
    Apr 29, 2023
    9
    With such a long tracklist I got nervous before my first listen, but I know now never to doubt SZA. She brings it to you every ball!
  27. thevenditti
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    O álbum tem um conceito muito bem definido, o título "SOS" não funciona apenas como um pedido de socorro diante de todos os traumas e situações emocionais na vida da artista, mas também indica seu isolamento e reflexão em cima desses momentos. A foto de capa referencia-se a princesa Diana de férias em Portofino, Itália, em 97 e transmite muito bem essa energia de introspecção, isolamento eO álbum tem um conceito muito bem definido, o título "SOS" não funciona apenas como um pedido de socorro diante de todos os traumas e situações emocionais na vida da artista, mas também indica seu isolamento e reflexão em cima desses momentos. A foto de capa referencia-se a princesa Diana de férias em Portofino, Itália, em 97 e transmite muito bem essa energia de introspecção, isolamento e reflexão que viaja por todas as 23 faixas do álbum. O "SOS", apresenta uma sonoridade mais eclética do que o seu antecessor, "CTRL", mas sem perder a autenticidade. Acredito que a única coisa que possa pesar para alguns ouvintes seja a extensão do álbum, o que para mim não é um problema, mas para muitos ouvintes dessa geração que estão mais acostumados com projetos mais objetivos e curtos isso seja um problema.

    Destaques: SOS, Kill Bill, Blind, Nobody Gets Me, Shirt.    … Expand
  28. spontaani
    Mar 5, 2023
    9
    Does not top her previous album Ctrl, in my opinion. Still a beautifully written and produced album with Solana's gorgeous vocals. Personal favorites are Used, Gone Girl, Smoking on my Ex Pack & Forgiveless.
  29. jeffer21
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    SZA returned even more versatile, vulnerable, aggressive, majestic, experimental and stripped down in this new work, although R&B is her central style, she walks through different sounds in S.O.S
  30. fedefreaks
    Aug 27, 2023
    8
    strong contender for Album of the year for me and i don't even like all of the songs!
  31. All_ButTrU4
    May 24, 2023
    8
    Sza's long awaited sophomore record is demanding. It's an ambitious 67min+ excerise in indulgence. S.O.S sounds like Solana hiatus has made her wiser,braver but still just as messy as she was when she confessed on "supermodel ". In fact sza takes all the ideas and experiments she only flirted with on CTRL and sees just how far she can push them whilst still retaining the essence of herSza's long awaited sophomore record is demanding. It's an ambitious 67min+ excerise in indulgence. S.O.S sounds like Solana hiatus has made her wiser,braver but still just as messy as she was when she confessed on "supermodel ". In fact sza takes all the ideas and experiments she only flirted with on CTRL and sees just how far she can push them whilst still retaining the essence of her idiosyncratic sound. 23 songs seemed like a daunting task that would eventually become overblown and repetitive but having heard it it avoids that.

    Looking at the credits alone is enough evidence of the experience curated throughout:from björk samples on "forgiveless" that compliment the songs meditative musings or the phoebe bridgers feature which I'm sure no one expected but were still blown away by. This album feels like two distinct halves melded together with the 1st half being a more familiar rnb sound that sometimes plays around with hip hop elements such as the short but effective "Smoking on my ex pack" which shows her giving the fewest **** she'll ever admit to giving on S.O.S and would sound amazing with a potential deluxe megantheestallion feature . The first half is still vulnerable but has her brand of guarded honesty where it feels like everything being revealed though genuine is intentionally edited to expose her the least. That's not the case though on the 2nd half which is divided by the Phoebe heralding "ghost in the machine ". Like the aforementioned collaboration which sees the musicians try reconcile the loss of a relationship with the loss of an identity heavily informed by it over a sample of the latter's "Halloween ". It's a rare rnb and indie rock/folk moment that surprisingly lands well. The following "F2F" is an emotional higlight that would feel complete with a paramore assist. The teased "nobody gets me" is also a welcomed indie rnb rock ballad about the angst of not being unstood and best encapsulates the records theme of emotional isolation . S.o.S isn't a smoke signal it's a self answered cry for help that throughout 23 tracks reaches a blunt conclusion on the Dirty Ol' Bastard sampling closer that drips with confidence and anger. It closes the record with promises to save herself whether it's not falling into past habits or forgiving ,that she won't forget how they've become who they are and won't forgive those who hurt her on the way there and I can't help but wish to take her advice.    … Expand
  32. davifontenelle
    Mar 17, 2023
    8
    Despise not being in to SZA’s career, i was really surprised hearing one of her albums in full for the first time. A great collection of great songs, incredible productions and really sad depressed lyrics (with i enjoy btw).
  33. MetacriticOnur
    Jan 12, 2023
    8
    excellent
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    possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.
  34. leumassregor
    Dec 26, 2022
    8
    It's finally here. 5 years after the critically-acclaimed "best debut album of all time" 'Ctrl', R&B icon SZA finally comes through with an album release, and not just any regular album, but a 23-track experience.

    This album starts off extremely strong. The opening track "SOS" begins with an eerie high pitched and echoey clicking noise which matches the vibe created by the oceanic album    It's finally here. 5 years after the critically-acclaimed "best debut album of all time" 'Ctrl', R&B icon SZA finally comes through with an album release, and not just any regular album, but a 23-track experience.

    This album starts off extremely strong. The opening track "SOS" begins with an eerie high pitched and echoey clicking noise which matches the vibe created by the oceanic album cover well. It goes into a gorgeous beat with group vocals layered on top of that. SZA's vocals and flow are wonderful as well, making this a short but sweet intro track at 1:57. Following this track is my personal favorite, "Kill Bill". SZA lyrically snaps on this record, not shying away from saying "I might kill my ex" (at least she admits it's not the best idea, though). This track contains a groovy and mysterious beat and a very catchy hook. SZA's flow on this track is also perfect; it's nonchalant and cool. I also noticed that SZA's vocals on this album are much more of a center point compared to her last. "Seek & Destroy" and "Blind" contain some of SZA's most beautiful high notes, and "Nobody Gets Me" offers this nostalgic-sounding old Taylor Swift twang to it in terms of production, and showcases SZA's diverse vocal ability. The track "Low" and "Smoking on my Ex Pack" also showcase SZA's ability to create a catchy rap track.

    As far as features go on this album, it's iffy. Travis Scott, Ol' Dirty Bastard, and Don Toliver's features are very much mediocre and forgettable. "Ghost in the Machine", a track containing the surprising feature of Phoebe Bridgers, is great, though. When I first heard the track, I honestly thought Phoebe didn't fit, but this is one that grows on you. SZA's vocals on this track are once again wonderful, and Phoebe's voice meshes with that piano so well.

    Besides the forgettable features, there are some other moments of "meh" on this album. I felt that the three-track run of "Snooze", "Notice Me", and "Gone Girl" were a bit bland, along with the odd pop-punk track "F2F" that was slapped in the album. This is quickly recovered, however, by the beautiful "Nobody Gets Me", and vulnerable songwriting on "Special" (if you ignore the bland filler-sounding tracks "Conceited" and "Too Late"). The album ends decently well with some of SZA's quality singles that she dropped before the full album release.

    This SZA album is shockingly consistent and high-quality for a 23-track project. SZA is obviously improving more as an artist, both technically and creatively. This is a great sign and I'm excited to see what the future holds for SZA.    … Expand
  35. Matthewnewman1
    Dec 19, 2022
    8
    This album is the epitome of SZA's music style. Beautifully performed, masterfully produced, but at times repetitive and derivative of other artists.

    As much as I think SZA is unique, as her second studio album rolls along - I'm not certain she's developed her unique style as an artist yet. This can be seen in the genre explorations throughout this record, including the pop-punk    This album is the epitome of SZA's music style. Beautifully performed, masterfully produced, but at times repetitive and derivative of other artists.

    As much as I think SZA is unique, as her second studio album rolls along - I'm not certain she's developed her unique style as an artist yet. This can be seen in the genre explorations throughout this record, including the pop-punk influenced "F2F" and the sugary nostalgic ballad "Nobody Gets Me". However, these genre explorations tend to be my favorite tracks on the album due to their infectious melodies and layered production.

    Where she hails back to her alternative R&B roots on this album is where it becomes forgettable in my eyes. Truly, it has only been released for 10 days, but any of the slower R&B tracks have faded in contention for the highlights of this album. I think her lyrical prowess in R&B songs specifically, shone brighter in her first work, CTRL. In SOS, the attention paid to the lyrics is overshadowed by the versatility on other tracks, paired with catchy melodies. Additionally, I think there are a couple tracks that did not need to be stacked on to this 23 song LP.

    In full, I see SOS as a transitional record for SZA as an artist. If CTRL was an elementary school student, SOS is middle school. In the crossroads of finding your true self and throwing away unnecessary parts of your old self. SOS and each of it's tracks are heavily influenced by the ever-changing trends of current music- whether that's positively or negatively. I think this is accurately represented on the cover of the album, as Solana looks outward to an ocean. The ocean being a consistent but spacious place, full of mystery. At this point in her career, she is looking at her concrete identity, which is shrouded with mystery. SOS is exploration, vulnerability, development, and most importantly, versatile.

    Highlights: Kill Bill, Open Arms, F2F, Nobody Gets Me, Blind
    Lowlights: Seek and Destroy, Love Language, Far
    Rating: 8.4    … Expand
  36. Virgoo
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    It had a lot of genres in it but in all she poured her heart into each songs.
  37. epley118
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    amazing on all fronts. Wish there were more features. SOS was a slow start to the album but LOW makes up for it and it’s smooth sailing from there. Great Album. I hope people who just broke up with their partners resist the temptation to get back together after listening
  38. Gurv707
    Feb 19, 2023
    8
    All i have to say is that if you do not like this album you have no taste. i said what i said.
  39. jens76
    Jan 13, 2023
    7
    Jetzt springe ich aber ab, meine Süße. Lass uns doch wieder auftauchen in Liebe und Verständnis, so retten wir uns.
  40. aaedenn
    Dec 9, 2022
    7
    This album is the reason artists shouldn’t go so many years between albums. The sheer length of this album is quite ridiculous. There is a lot of filler, with not a ton of high points, but the high points, and lack of bad spots are good enough to push this into “good” territory. It’s sad to see a step down from Ctrl when it’s been so long without an album, and I don’t see myself listeningThis album is the reason artists shouldn’t go so many years between albums. The sheer length of this album is quite ridiculous. There is a lot of filler, with not a ton of high points, but the high points, and lack of bad spots are good enough to push this into “good” territory. It’s sad to see a step down from Ctrl when it’s been so long without an album, and I don’t see myself listening to this top to bottom again, but I will definitely revisit some tracks.… Expand
  41. JoelG
    Dec 10, 2022
    7
    My feeling about this album are mixed as the album is split into 2 different parts.
    On the first half (Track 1-11) the production is fine but it gets very dull after a few songs which makes you to want to skip most of it, the only tracks I'd listen to again from that part are probably SOS and Kill Bill. The songwriting is decent on some songs and very tedious on others (Used, Snooze,    My feeling about this album are mixed as the album is split into 2 different parts.
    On the first half (Track 1-11) the production is fine but it gets very dull after a few songs which makes you to want to skip most of it, the only tracks I'd listen to again from that part are probably SOS and Kill Bill. The songwriting is decent on some songs and very tedious on others (Used, Snooze, Notice Me). None of the songs are necessarily bad, but it gets very predictable after a few tracks.

    The second part (Track 11-23) of the album , is far more interesting, energized, fun, and creative.
    The production is just great, the range is far wider and creativity is thriving. The songwriting is way better, and the overall atmosphere is better. SZA vocals are really highlighted here and it feels like she just gave more nuance and effort into that part of the album.

    Favorite Tracks, respectively: Nobody Gets Me, Ghost In The Machine (ft. Phoebe Bridgers) , Open Arms, Kill Bill    … Expand
  42. szjoaao
    Feb 8, 2023
    7
    amo mas sabe né nao é uau tanta coisa assim acho o album antigo dela muito meljor que essa mas ela é mt diva e esse ta bom tb
  43. joaotekiaware
    Dec 25, 2022
    7
    The second SZA's album reveals differents sides of her emotional journey in love and how she deals with high and lows emotionally. The album has a simple production, wich is not bad, but in a album of long duration, it can sound too static soundly talking. In other side, the lyrics are completely the opposite, it's too good, depth and shows SZA's vulnerability, angry, insecurities andThe second SZA's album reveals differents sides of her emotional journey in love and how she deals with high and lows emotionally. The album has a simple production, wich is not bad, but in a album of long duration, it can sound too static soundly talking. In other side, the lyrics are completely the opposite, it's too good, depth and shows SZA's vulnerability, angry, insecurities and the few moments that she tries to overcome her issues but always get overwhelmed by her inner self fears. The album is simples in the production at the same time it's too complex in the lyrical, if you get connected to her feelings you'll be welcomed to a depth trip, but if you don't, you might get bored.… Expand
  44. kamo0606
    Dec 22, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was really hoping this would top Ctrl, but she kinda disappointed me. Still, I love SZA's penmanship and her voice has matured a lot since Ctrl.… Expand
  45. DaveHughes
    Dec 10, 2022
    6
    As frustrating as it was to login to this disastrous website - I had to come in here to give my two cents. SZA is talented - but this album - it's just a stereotypical R&B album that Erykah Badu might have put out in the 90's. It's pleasant - but not really adventurous. SZA reaches her fans - so I'm not disparaging her - it just feels like I've heard it in a dozen MJB albums and JazmineAs frustrating as it was to login to this disastrous website - I had to come in here to give my two cents. SZA is talented - but this album - it's just a stereotypical R&B album that Erykah Badu might have put out in the 90's. It's pleasant - but not really adventurous. SZA reaches her fans - so I'm not disparaging her - it just feels like I've heard it in a dozen MJB albums and Jazmine Sullivan. They all sound the same now.… Expand
  46. erolsabadosh
    Dec 9, 2022
    5
    Nice production overall but the lyrics are sometimes very repetitive and unimaginative which makes it difficult to get through the whole album because there are a whopping 23 tracks. Take for instance F2F, a pop punk track in the middle that just crops up out of nowhere, with SZA doing a terrible Avril Lavigne impression and the refrain "I f*ck him 'cause I miss you' or the equallyNice production overall but the lyrics are sometimes very repetitive and unimaginative which makes it difficult to get through the whole album because there are a whopping 23 tracks. Take for instance F2F, a pop punk track in the middle that just crops up out of nowhere, with SZA doing a terrible Avril Lavigne impression and the refrain "I f*ck him 'cause I miss you' or the equally uninspired Notice Me where she repeats 'I don't want to be your girl I just want to be your person' over and over. She sounds her best on tracks like Far; a sparse beat with some pleasant guitar and synths that her airy voice floats atop beautifully or the epic Gone Girl. This probably could have been edited down to a great 10-12 track album, but as it is it's definitely bloated and very inconsistent.… Expand
  47. javierp
    Dec 10, 2022
    5
    This is a good album, it has a very chill vibe as SZA has always had us used to. However, I think most of the tracks had basic production and cliché lyrics, so it's hard to impress the audience after the masterpiece of 'Ctrl'. At some points it feels like the album could have had a shorter tracklist in order to not make it too exhausting to listen to. I would like to see SZA exploringThis is a good album, it has a very chill vibe as SZA has always had us used to. However, I think most of the tracks had basic production and cliché lyrics, so it's hard to impress the audience after the masterpiece of 'Ctrl'. At some points it feels like the album could have had a shorter tracklist in order to not make it too exhausting to listen to. I would like to see SZA exploring different themes rather than love and sex, and singing to more rock-vibes beats, which in my opinion suit her very well. The songs I liked the most were Kill Bill, Nobody Gets Me and Blind.… Expand
  48. Markky
    Dec 9, 2022
    5
    This album passed my very high expectations. Every single track was amazing, truly her best work so far. It surpassed CTRL in my opinion. Some of my favorites were SOS, Kill Bill, Gone Girl and Ghost in a Machine.
  49. giantccwaffle
    Dec 9, 2022
    5
    With a lack of originality and direction, SZA’s project is a bore to any ear that values depth and personality. An obnoxiously long tracklist enhances the fact that every song has very similiar lyrics and sound. However, SZA’s level of talent is undeniably incredible, I just wish she could put it to better use by communicating her ideas without using the same repetitive themes andWith a lack of originality and direction, SZA’s project is a bore to any ear that values depth and personality. An obnoxiously long tracklist enhances the fact that every song has very similiar lyrics and sound. However, SZA’s level of talent is undeniably incredible, I just wish she could put it to better use by communicating her ideas without using the same repetitive themes and profanity. However, SZA does a lot right with standout tracks like “Open Arms” with Travis Scott, “Kill Bill,” “Open Arms,” and F2F. These tracks exemplify emotional outreach to the listener, without sounding overdone.

    Production is sub-par, with nothing to write home about.    … Expand
  50. josum
    Jan 2, 2023
    5
    A good project, however I think it's very forgettable, plus you get to the point where you find it repetitive.
  51. alcantaralucas4
    Dec 10, 2022
    4
    Acho que tenho que ouvir de novo, por que não gostei tanto assim ...........
  52. Cruelsummer20
    Dec 9, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not really a fan of the album although I did enjoy the collaboration w Lana Del Rey. Basically this is just a female version of hip hop which I don’t care for bc there’s no lyrical strength to it.… Expand
  53. Tara22
    Dec 9, 2022
    2
    It's probably the most boring album I have ever heard there are so many fillers in this album could be 12 songs but the desperation for more streams ruined this album
  54. nicopizzorno
    Dec 9, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. there was so much hype over this album but it kind of disappointed me when i heard it. there’re lots of filler songs. but there are also some good ones like good days, and nobody gets me. in my opinion those are the stand outs. but most of the album is just being filled with under average songs… Expand
  55. cadmus2166
    Jan 17, 2023
    0
    I'm just not sure why the critics love this album so much. It's far too long, and SZA doesn't bother to enunciate most of the time. It's just painful to listen to.
  56. MicTony
    Dec 29, 2022
    0
    This album is totally bland and predictable. I cannot fathom replaying it again
  57. PlinyDaIll
    Mar 25, 2023
    0
    Very boring artist. Slightly more interesting beats than the average radio garbage, and slightly more intelligent lyrics, but she still sounds like she can't understand high school English. Apparently she was in college for marine biology, but she clearly was not accepted for pure intelligence (diversity).
  58. Klaus87
    Apr 12, 2023
    0
    Didn’t like but I’m not surprised generic cheap work nothing special about it
  59. rjerick1
    Dec 9, 2022
    0
    It's long and boring. It's not worth the hour plus time to listen to it. Pass and listen to something else.
  60. Eddieswift99
    Mar 29, 2023
    0
    I always loved SZA. “CTRL” is on of my all time favorite albums. However this album… Actually I really love the singles prior to the album like “Good Days”, “I Hate U”. But, man! Album itself has no replay value. Totally forgettable and way too long. Generic R&B album. You cannot deny the fact that the album cover is so beautiful! I wish the quality of the album could also live up to it.I always loved SZA. “CTRL” is on of my all time favorite albums. However this album… Actually I really love the singles prior to the album like “Good Days”, “I Hate U”. But, man! Album itself has no replay value. Totally forgettable and way too long. Generic R&B album. You cannot deny the fact that the album cover is so beautiful! I wish the quality of the album could also live up to it. And the way she said that she is about to release a deluxe version of it with 10 new songs? Wow. This is not a clever move, SZA. I used to appreciated her because of quality music she was prominent on. Well… I guess she solely cares about the charts and being mainstream now.… Expand
  61. charli_cmxx
    Dec 9, 2022
    0
    Muy malo, me parece un album muy básico y podría haber arriesgado másndnennnnnnn
  62. crazedaman
    Dec 9, 2022
    0
    This album doesn't move the needle, it's boring, and just not very good. Do yourself a favor and skip it.
  63. intersaction32
    Dec 9, 2022
    0
    I was bored listening to it pretty quickly. It's over an hour long and just not worth it. Pass.
  64. hihowareu
    Dec 9, 2022
    0
    This album may have great songs, but I believe she could do much more better. I would say that she is just too overrated.
  65. SergioJr
    Dec 10, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sinceramente eu esperava muuuito mais desse álbum, sinceramente um álbum virado totalmente pra viralizar no Tik Tok.… Expand
  66. Flowy
    Jan 23, 2023
    0
    Complete waste of time. No originality at all. Took at those years to deliver that disappointing album
  67. Kabakoros
    Jan 29, 2023
    0
    This is cRap. Any "performer" who has to rely on gender swapping, profanity and the use of **** is as fauxny as the Ye wear sold on Sepulveda.
  68. beegcock
    Feb 20, 2023
    0
    another garbage forced upon us by woke illiberal as music
    another garbage forced upon us by woke illiberal as music
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#5 Best Album of 2022
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#11 Most Discussed Album of 2022

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. HipHopDX
    Dec 19, 2022
    80
    The peaks on SOS, (“Used,” “Smoking on my Ex Pack,” and “Forgiveless”) find SZA sounding refreshingly comfortable rapping over gritty, hazy, and grimy productions.
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  2. Beats Per Minute
    Dec 16, 2022
    88
    It may take a few years for SOS to ascend to the heights, but if 808s & Heartbreak was the breakup record of the 2000s and Blonde was the 2010s examination of loss and trauma, then SZA might have produced that emotional breaking point for the 2020s.
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  3. AllMusic
    Dec 15, 2022
    90
    Hour-plus length and stylistic variety likewise signal that SOS could be the overreaching kind of highly anticipated follow-up. Still, it's an advancement from Ctrl in every respect apart from cohesion
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