Speak Your Mind
by Anne-Marie
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Apr 29, 2018
    60
    It would all be so much anodyne chart mulch, but Anne-Marie has something of a plain-speaking everywoman image too. Some tracks here connect a little deeper, offering common-sense snapshots of unglamorous lives.
  2. Q Magazine
    Apr 25, 2018
    60
    Not quite a greatest hits then, but not short of a few crowd-pleasers either. [Jun 2018, p.106]
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  3. Clash Music
    Apr 25, 2018
    60
    The highlights on this project are the glimpses of musical experimentation, but unfortunately the album doesn’t have enough of these to really shine.
  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 25, 2018
    60
    At its best, the album is a selection of polished and inoffensive pop songs, but at its worst, it’s forgettable.
  6. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 25, 2018
    60
    The first half of Speak Your Mind is undoubtedly the strongest; showing Anne-Marie no one-trick pony when it comes to infectious, dance-worthy bangers.
  7. The Guardian
    Apr 27, 2018
    40
    The title promises a hit of authenticity, but Speak Your Mind supplies only affectation.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 76
  3. Negative: 8 out of 76
  1. filipehondrey12
    Apr 27, 2018
    9
    Despite the delay and the amount of music released before the release of the album, it still great and cohesive. Really one of the best albumsDespite the delay and the amount of music released before the release of the album, it still great and cohesive. Really one of the best albums of 2018 so far. Congratulations, Anne!… Full Review »
  2. RK13
    Apr 27, 2018
    9
    This is a strong debut with such fantastic singles such as Then and 2002. Anne-Marie has done herself well.
  3. maydaysizzy
    Apr 27, 2018
    6
    The production in the beginning is top notch but it starts to fall off later in the album (Bad Girlfriend). Though, its the lyrics that botherThe production in the beginning is top notch but it starts to fall off later in the album (Bad Girlfriend). Though, its the lyrics that bother me the most. Especially, in "Perfect", the lyrics are cliche and uplifting which isn't inherently bad but its just so overdone. The lyrics just come across immature. Definitely skip the deluxe version (Breathing Fire is just...) There are too many producers, sometimes it works in an album (see; Isolation by Kali Uchis) but most of the time it doesn't. Overall its an okay debut, there are a few highlights though like; Alarm, Machine, Ciao Adios, Cry,… Full Review »
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