Speak Your Mind
by Anne-Marie
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
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  1. imaginetruly
    Apr 27, 2018
    6
    the album is not bad, but I think the ballads that have in it do not stand out and neither are good, I think it stands out more with the electronic songs that are much better than the most "normal" of this album, in the beginning was very good but started to disappoint me a bit if she had focused more on the EDM / Electronic would be much better
  2. 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 albums of 2018 so far. Congratulations, Anne!
  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 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 manyThe 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,… Expand
  4. 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.
  5. thedaywalker
    Apr 30, 2018
    6
    The amount of talent she has doesn't really come out in this project unfortunately. I think she is capable of amazing work, but this one is very average. The strongest songs are 2002 and Rockabye baby(one of my favorite songs of 2017). The rest resorts to some cliched topics and productions, and other songs are just poor in quality, bad girlfriend comes to mind. It's not bad at all for aThe amount of talent she has doesn't really come out in this project unfortunately. I think she is capable of amazing work, but this one is very average. The strongest songs are 2002 and Rockabye baby(one of my favorite songs of 2017). The rest resorts to some cliched topics and productions, and other songs are just poor in quality, bad girlfriend comes to mind. It's not bad at all for a debut album, but i'm almost sure she can do WAY better than this.… Expand
  6. SKSK
    Jul 25, 2018
    3
    A generic pop album. The songwriting is bad. You would expect some catchy tracks from a pop album of a musician like Anne-Marie, but not even that she was capable of (and the people behind this album).
  7. Axel_madin
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's a amazing debut her voice is so pure. the production of this is really good and the lyrics makes happy any person… Expand
  8. daverb
    May 17, 2018
    10
    An amazing debut! Anne-Marie's voice definitely has a sass to it that I just love. Some songs seem a little cliche, but aside from that I love this album.
  9. blubae
    May 24, 2018
    10
    Annie knew what to do, when to do it, and at what time. Speak Your Mind has powerful melodies for the new generation of teenagers. It has beautiful ballads and songs that want to lift you out of depression and feel like a **** This album has great potential as a debut. Congratulations Annie-Marie, you knew how to do your job well.
  10. AlejoMTZ
    Sep 29, 2018
    4
    She has a great talent, but this album is not proof of that. I think she could do it better
  11. jordancastro
    Aug 22, 2018
    8
    Es un buen album debut, con una que otra gran cancion y buenas letras pero despues de cierto tiempo puede llegar a zonar aburrido y repetitivo. Anne Marie posee una gran voz y la aprovecha en buenas canciones espero su segundo album sea mejor que este.
  12. Ananth4676
    Apr 12, 2019
    9
    This album is filled with feeling. While listening to it, you will be transported to another world, the world of Anne-Marie. The first 10 songs are excellent, Trigger being one of my favourites, then however, the album falls apart, with some un-listenable. Hence the 9.
  13. Churchino
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Ouça o álbum e veja cada apresentação de Anne Marie. Ela é uma intérprete fenomenal! A leveza das suas melodias é maravilhosa!
  14. mani13
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    This is not a good album at all. truly mediocre and there's nothing special about it
  15. Afterglow_0202
    Jan 22, 2020
    7
    The highlights on this project are the glimpses of musical experimentation, but unfortunately the album doesn’t have enough of these to really shine. The title promises a hit of authenticity, but «Speak Your Mind» supplies only affectation. But as her first official salvo into the pop arena, this album hints at an enticing amount of potential for Anne-Marie and her engaging vocals.
  16. Agataxxx
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best album I've ever listened to! Anne-Marie has an amazing voice and every song is a bop! Good work
  17. Americae
    Mar 23, 2021
    8
    BANGERS, I appreciate the cohesiveness but unfortunately Anne-Marie is way more talented and I wanted her to show off her abilities more. It is a great great debut Album.
  18. itzysweetner
    Jul 2, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. reviewing anne-marie debut album
    cry - 9 / 10
    ciao adios - 9.5 / 10
    alarm - 8.5 / 10
    trigger - 9 / 10
    then - 10 / 10
    perfect - 9.5 / 10
    friends - 9 / 10
    bad girlfriend - 9 / 10
    heavy - 8.5 / 10
    2002 - 9.5 / 10
    can i get your number - 8 / 10
    machine - 8.5 / 10
    overall - the album is really good but i feel like 1 / 2 songs are skips but not really. i wish she would show more of her talent on her second album.    … Expand
  19. silvergolden
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    i've just got to know Anne-Marie so i had to give a listen to both of her albums. Speak Your Mind - the debut one, is such a good one. I loved every song from the first one to the last one (deluxe album). Of course some songs are better, some are not as good but it's still enjoyable to play. My favourite is Alarm, Perfect, Machine and Then.

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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
  1. AllMusic
    May 18, 2018
    70
    As her first official salvo into the pop arena, Speak Your Mind hints at an enticing amount of potential for Anne-Marie and her engaging vocals.
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  2. musicOMH.com
    May 8, 2018
    80
    Clocking in at 41 minutes, Speak Your Mind is a slick, well-produced offering that delivers on Anne-Marie’s potential without overstaying its welcome, the best British pop debut in a while.
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  3. 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.
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