The Art of Forgetting
by Caroline Rose
  • Record Label: New West
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2023
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. PJVitalogy
    May 14, 2023
    9
    This is a terrific album. I was fairly surprised to see Pitchfork gave it a 68.. seems like whomever wrote that review is not able to connect with Caroline's reinvented sound. I have to admit, it was such a pivot from Loner that I was a little taken aback by it. But in giving it a chance, and a real listen, it opened up and revealed its beauty.

    Love this record.

    Thanks Caroline!
  2. verguese
    May 17, 2023
    10
    I loved the poppiness of the tracks on Superstar and when I first heard the opening track Love / Lover / Friend I was perplexed because it was such a major shift in direction. However once you get past the preconception of what a Caroline Rose album should sound like you'll discover an absolutely phenomenal album. A personal dissection of rediscovering oneself after a break up andI loved the poppiness of the tracks on Superstar and when I first heard the opening track Love / Lover / Friend I was perplexed because it was such a major shift in direction. However once you get past the preconception of what a Caroline Rose album should sound like you'll discover an absolutely phenomenal album. A personal dissection of rediscovering oneself after a break up and daydream of expressing that in an arena musical spectacular.… Expand
  3. NotIzzySavides
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    This entirely unique and vividly painted album was the most impactful album ever placed on my ears.

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. musicOMH.com
    Mar 29, 2023
    80
    Caroline Rose’s most personal album to date which, while it may not have the immediacy of Superstar or Loner it will, given time, prove just as emotionally affecting.
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  2. Paste Magazine
    Mar 29, 2023
    80
    Caroline Rose’s portrayal of a new beginning during the first three tracks of The Art of Forgetting is visceral and guttural. ... The tracks remarkably set the pace and atmosphere for the entirety of the record.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Mar 28, 2023
    68
    The move toward emotional exorcism on The Art of Forgetting is nearly as startling as Rose’s previous stylistic pivots. ... But individual songs, as carefully articulated as they are, tend to get swallowed up by the overarching psychological thrust of The Art of Forgetting: This is a mood piece capturing a specific frame of mind, even a particular era.
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