The Archer
by Alexandra Savior
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 63
  3. Negative: 5 out of 63
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  1. Messifer
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    Un increíble álbum , lo que más destaca de él es la lírica. Alexandra usó este álbum para hablarnos de la esperanza , depresión y problemas estancados.

    La producción es increíble y la voz de Savior acompaña muy bien cada nota.

    Un álbum bello e infravalorado
  2. Almis
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums i have ever heard and i listen to all kinds of music bravo Alexandra
  3. JustAbraham
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Arte en su máximo esplendor album del año uwu así esa así esa así esa asiesisima me mea kkkk asiesa uwu
  4. MarioJmnz
    Oct 17, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Desde su debut se notaba un increíble potencial, el cual creo que se perdió entre tanta producción de los grandes focos que representaba Turner y Ford, pero en este no es así, se siente todo de manera mas intima, un encuentro cercano con el artista, que si bien es cierto deja un aire de Del Rey al final del álbum, mas el resto es un viaje totalmente placentero al oído, no cabe duda que desde el inicio melancólico hasta el final poético es maravilloso, Send Her Back es la mejor a mi criterio, pese a la gran Can't help Myself.… Expand
  5. Lifeisbellablog
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    This is a very creative and unique album. The only complaint I have is that the songs sound so similar to each other that they become indistinguishable after listening to the full album all the way through. My favorite song is definitely "Can't Help Myself." I really enjoyed this album, I just think there's room to grow. But I look forward to hearing her next album.
  6. dunkk
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    Her debut Belladonna of Sadness showed some great potential but ultimately fell short. This album delivers, Half an hour of beautiful somewhat haunting tracks with immaculate vocals and a great full sound. Top songs, top production, top album, an artist to watch.
  7. oncel
    Jan 26, 2020
    10
    Very powerful songs.30 minutes melancholia .I cant get out effect of the album
  8. PazYuckman
    Jan 24, 2020
    9
    Beautiful album! With all due respect, I didn't think she would be better without Alex Turner but she clearly is
  9. Kiva
    Jan 16, 2020
    9
    This album is so good. Great ballads and great psychedelic (?) songs. I've had it on repeat for so long. I love it. "But You" is by far the best song. It's actually one of the best songs I've listened to in a while. And the production in "Saving Grace" and "Howl" are pretty mesmerising. I wish the album was longer.
  10. keanurevees
    Jan 15, 2020
    8
    Wonderful album to not only start the year, but also the decade with. Alexandra Savior has proven herself masterful on her debut LP "Belladonna of Sadness", with which she won my heart with her unique voice, amazing lyrics and 'weird' instrumentals. On "The Archer", her second full-length effort, she brings back her amazing lyrical and instrumental work without the big name producers andWonderful album to not only start the year, but also the decade with. Alexandra Savior has proven herself masterful on her debut LP "Belladonna of Sadness", with which she won my heart with her unique voice, amazing lyrics and 'weird' instrumentals. On "The Archer", her second full-length effort, she brings back her amazing lyrical and instrumental work without the big name producers and co-writers, which results in an album that feels like it's more on her own terms. Highlights for me are the almost cinematic "But You", where horns blast throughout, "Can't Help Myself", which strikes me as the only happy song on this album with maybe my favourite lyrics (Sweet lips like pink lemonade/When he's feeling generous he's gonna give me a taste), the haunting "The Phantom", where high and low vocals line up over each other and give it such a unique listen, and "Send Her Back". "The Archer" doesn't hit quite like "Belladonna of Sadness" does, but again, I feel like Savior got to do this in her own way, without compromising her artistic integrity, and for that I can only applaud her, and congratulate her on a brilliant record.… Expand
  11. stevesurkov
    Jan 13, 2020
    10
    As for now, it is one of the best albums of 2020, absolutely. Sounds similar to last year's "Blood" by Kelsey Lu, soft-rock, dream pop. Masterpiece.
  12. Karina_rosales
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Recomiendo mucho este álbum que se siente totalmente orgánico y honesto. Thanks
  13. Glaspole
    Jan 11, 2020
    8
    Incredible first half of the album, only problem with the second half is the incredibly stark Lana influence.
  14. majamartyna
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Ever since the first single was released, I've been patiently awaiting this release, despite being new to Alexandra's music and only listening to her previous album after hearing 'Crying All The Time', this album has blown me away and shows a lot of musical growth from her! The tracks are all beautiful, both lyrically as well as production-wise, and her vocala are very soft andEver since the first single was released, I've been patiently awaiting this release, despite being new to Alexandra's music and only listening to her previous album after hearing 'Crying All The Time', this album has blown me away and shows a lot of musical growth from her! The tracks are all beautiful, both lyrically as well as production-wise, and her vocala are very soft and captivating. I feel like she is an enchantress and has put a spell on me. The stand-out songs for me were the opening ballad, 'Soft Currents', the very dreamy 'Bad Disease' and the album's titular track, 'The Archer', however I dont think there was a single bad song on this 10 track album. Despite it being only January, I can easily imagine this being one of my top albums of the year, I'm so thoroughly impressed with it!… Expand

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Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Q Magazine
    Jan 10, 2020
    80
    Her crystalline, sparse voice shines on melancholic but dreamy break-up songs and dark, cinematic tracks. [Feb 2020, p.115]
  2. Uncut
    Jan 10, 2020
    80
    Savior is a commanding narrator of heartache and revenge, singing of blood and tears over piano and reverb-drenched guitar, demonstrating a star quality that belies her 24 years. [Feb 2020, p.33]
  3. Mojo
    Jan 10, 2020
    80
    Like Hope Sandoval, Savior's smoky timbre is cucumber-cool rather than over-emotive. [Feb 2020, p.86]
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