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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 117 Ratings

  • Summary: The sixth full-length studio release for Canadian pop artist Carly Rae Jepsen includes production from Rostam Batmanglij, Captain Cuts and Alex Hope.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. 83
    The Loneliest Time, Jepsen's sixth album (and the outcome of her being in pandemic lockdown), retains the ardor of her pop-cognoscenti-beloved albums Dedicated and Emotion, but it flaunts a new self-reflective streak that both energizes its highlights and opens the door for Jepsen to play with — and expand — her sound.
  2. Oct 21, 2022
    80
    As a record, Time isn’t just a sonic heart-swell for listeners, it’s the latest shift for a singer-songwriter who seems as if she’s constantly stretching toward the most whole version of herself.
  3. 80
    Fully fleshed out pop songs with endless charm, if this is what living in the moment sounds like, it suits her.
  4. 80
    The album’s only real mishap is the lack of sonic cohesion between energizing jams and moments of quiet clarity, but each song is able to hold its own as a solid pop offering.
  5. Oct 21, 2022
    75
    The Loneliest Time ends up toggling between this effervescent disco-inspired pop and Laurel Canyon folk sensibilities, with neither shedding light on a new facet of the other. In spite of The Loneliest Time’s tinge of cynicism when it comes to relationships, the title track (which serves as the album’s finale), ends everything on a high note.
  6. Oct 26, 2022
    70
    As fun as this record is (I mean, it’s a Carly Rae Jepsen record, which is basically the definition of “fun”), the loneliness and weight of the last three years definitely seem to be holding Jepsen back from reaching the euphoria of, say, “Cut to the Feeling” or “I Really Like You.” ... The Loneliest Time finds Jepsen taking a much needed (if small) step inward from the periphery she’s walked for a decade.
  7. Oct 21, 2022
    60
    ‘The Loneliest Time’ feels a far cry from the saccharine star that launched Jepsen’s career but proves her musical pliability.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 44
  2. Negative: 4 out of 44
  1. Oct 25, 2022
    10
    A bunch Of great songs , The tracklist is almost perfect moving quicky from a great song to other brillant pop act.
  2. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Carly nunca decepciona, un ritmo vintage pero novedoso definitivamente uno de los mejores álbumes lanzados en este 2022
  3. Nov 8, 2022
    10
    Such a great sense album, amazing journey on just feeling out every single song and just getting into it. Its also such a step in Carly'sSuch a great sense album, amazing journey on just feeling out every single song and just getting into it. Its also such a step in Carly's discography on expanding views, playing with genres, etc. WESTERN WIND SCARRED ME Expand
  4. Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Carly you did it again!!! One of the best pop albums in 2022 indeed, people should go listen to this album right now!!!
  5. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    DE VERDAD QUE CARLY SE PASO. un GRAN COMEBACK SALVANDO LA INDUSTRIA MUSICAL
  6. Oct 22, 2022
    8
    A solid pop album that serves nothing but bops. Carly Rae Jepsen deserves more recognition on pop industry.
  7. Oct 26, 2022
    0
    This album is amazing from every POV that you sees it. Absolutely showstopper

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