The Hardest Part
by Noah Cyrus
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Sep 16, 2022
Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Sputnikmusic
    Sep 21, 2022
    88
    The Hardest Part contains some of the most genuine sounding country/pop that has been released in quite some time.
  2. Variety
    Sep 16, 2022
    91
    Noah doesn’t belt, and shows a sensitivity and vulnerability on these songs that belies her age. With 10 songs over just 33 minutes, it’s a wide-ranging, emotional ride that leaves the listener wanting more.
  3. The Telegraph (UK)
    Sep 16, 2022
    80
    The Hardest Part doesn’t reinvent the wheel. It knows what it is: undisguised, accessible songwriting pulsing with country lifeblood which manages to avoid being swallowed by its own ennui.
  5. American Songwriter
    Sep 16, 2022
    80
    Overall, the hardest part about listening to Noah Cyrus’ The Hardest Part is turning the album off.
  6. Rolling Stone
    Sep 16, 2022
    80
    The Hardest Part is the result of her stepping away and figuring out who she is — and the songs she wrote during that time sound appealing even as they’re digging into knotty, complex emotions.
  7. The Line of Best Fit
    Sep 16, 2022
    90
    With its attention to detail and exceptional vocal delivery, The Hardest Part is a debut for the ages. An album that is both culturally relevant and sonically refined to the point of timelessness.

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 52
  3. Negative: 5 out of 52
  1. longmusiclover
    Sep 17, 2022
    0
    It's a bland copy of Brandi Carlile's album. Can't create anything unique, only stealing
  2. anxxo
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    It shows a maturity growth a lot of artists should envy, her personal and emotional lyrics are a great match with the incredible productionIt shows a maturity growth a lot of artists should envy, her personal and emotional lyrics are a great match with the incredible production work this record has in its back. This piece of work is already a classic record. So proud of Noah.… Full Review »
  3. diogorobinson
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    Such an amazing album! Definitely one of the best albums released in 2022, for sure!
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