The Loneliest Time
by Carly Rae Jepsen
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 117 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 100 out of 117
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 117
  3. Negative: 11 out of 117
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  1. briciosilva
    Jul 28, 2023
    9
    Um álbum com belas melodias e composições. Nada muito grandioso porém nada decepcionante também. Uma delícia de ouvir.
  2. Carvalheda
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    Another incredible pop collection from one of the best songwriters of our generation
  3. LTTS_Kyle
    Jul 20, 2023
    9
    The Loneliest Time is a clear evolution of Jepsen's earlier work; where she's always had a sense of sincerity in her work, this newest album showcases vulnerability, even among its more upbeat, dancier tracks. Even when glimpses of reality show, most of the album is undeniably infectious including catchy bops like Talking to Yourself and Surrender My Heart. Tracks like Bad Thing Twice andThe Loneliest Time is a clear evolution of Jepsen's earlier work; where she's always had a sense of sincerity in her work, this newest album showcases vulnerability, even among its more upbeat, dancier tracks. Even when glimpses of reality show, most of the album is undeniably infectious including catchy bops like Talking to Yourself and Surrender My Heart. Tracks like Bad Thing Twice and the album's bonus track, Anxious, still have a fun tempo while keeping real emotion at their cores. Go Find Yourself or Whatever is the album's main low-key song that feels the most emotionally resonant, with lyrics that hurt when you really dig into them. But it's the album's eponymous track, The Loneliest Time, that steals the whole show. Elements of ethereal 80s/90s pop, disco, and striking strings are elevated even higher by Rufus Wainwright clean, buttery smooth vocals.

    The Loneliest Time is CRJ's most inspired album yet. Best? Hard to say, with Emotion and Dedicated being contenders but it's at least as good as her previous releases with tracks rivaling her classics. The Loveliest Time can't come soon enough.    … Expand
  4. lightnovice
    Dec 24, 2022
    0
    Worst album of the year 2022. She needs to retire or something cause it ain't for her to become popular.
  5. Manuel7798
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    Increíble álbum, Carly innovando como siempre, no hay ningún skip, no es mejor que emotion pero se lució
  6. PEDROMFR
    Nov 27, 2022
    5
    Unfortunately this album doesn´t quite achieve the ambicious production it tries to release. Despite some good songs that could easily become hits like "Surrender My Heart" and "Talking To Yourself", the album lacks longetivity and substance.
  7. EmotionFul
    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's discography on expanding views, playing with genres, etc. WESTERN WIND SCARRED ME
  8. marlow08
    Nov 6, 2022
    7
    The album is an enjoyable listen, but is missing some of the energy of her previous albums. I also would have liked her to experiment with different sounds.
  9. OceanNights
    Nov 5, 2022
    1
    She's lost the touch, these songs don't connect emotionally the way her previous stuff does.
  10. Jamescya
    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.
  11. tobymd
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    Astronomically good. Absolutely one of the best releases this year. Top tracks: Talking to Yourself, Loneliest Time, So Nice, Joshua Tree, Sideways.
  12. Panchogul
    Oct 28, 2022
    5
    Salva, pero ni cerca de hacerle sombra a Emotion, que un clip de 15 segundos se haya hecho viral en Tik Tok no significa que sea una obra maestra.
  13. Noel92
    Oct 28, 2022
    10
    Fantastic album with freak hooks and melodies. People need to start paying attention to Carly again
  14. GosuGabe
    Oct 28, 2022
    8
    After Emotions and Dedications the bars are set really high for Carly. She comes rclose but did not quite hit those marks. It's a really nice, soothing, sometimes fun, sometimes emotional album with no skips, however some songs just fade into the background.
    The singles are usually chosen for a reason but on every great album you find a few other songs that you just wish were also    After Emotions and Dedications the bars are set really high for Carly. She comes rclose but did not quite hit those marks. It's a really nice, soothing, sometimes fun, sometimes emotional album with no skips, however some songs just fade into the background.
    The singles are usually chosen for a reason but on every great album you find a few other songs that you just wish were also released because they're so good. 'Joshue Tree' for me was definitely that song but the singles here absolutely take the cake.
    It's a good album but that little spark is missing.

    Top 3+1: Beach House, Joshua Tree, Talking to Yourself + Western Wind    … Expand
  15. IceWalker
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    I'm so obsessed with this masterpiece, can't even think of listening to another record right now
  16. ray32
    Oct 26, 2022
    0
    This album is amazing from every POV that you sees it. Absolutely showstopper
  17. charlicritic
    Oct 26, 2022
    10
    As a huge Carly fan, I'm very proud of her trying new sounds and getting personal. This album really deserves more attention.
  18. All_ButTrU4
    Oct 26, 2022
    5
    mixture of old-school disco, shimmering synth-pop and modern indie-pop. Very happy and playful songs about being lonely, finding joy in short relationships, then breaking up again, coming back to your ex.
  19. zimowski
    Oct 25, 2022
    9
    Another great album from Carly. Perfect mixture of old-school disco, shimmering synth-pop and modern indie-pop. Very happy and playful songs about being lonely, finding joy in short relationships, then breaking up again, coming back to your ex. Humorous and sassy - it's more about adult relationships rather than high-school drama. Very relatable.
  20. 123vvvvvvvvv123
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    She just doesn't miss... easily her 2nd best album behind emotion.
    apart from sideways and beach house pretty much every song ranges from great to **** amazing
  21. princemononoke
    Oct 24, 2022
    2
    Trite, and largely forgettable. The hooks, melodies, and beats sound too familiar to be interesting.
  22. aviesile
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Carly did it again, this time reaching new depths. It's a subtle vulnerability, no gimmicks, just amazing heart-on-your sleeve pop. The singles are much more cohesive on the album than separate. No skips!
  23. Tanner7
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Carly Rea Jepsen once again proves she’s one of the most underrated pop stars! She continues to produce addictive songs like Talking To Yourself, The Loneliest Time, and Beach House. So Nice is groovy, Go Find Yourself Or Whatever will have you crying, and Joshua Tree will have you saying “da dadadadada.” Listen to this album If you haven’t yet!
  24. charlicarlisle
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    CRJ once again proves her talent as a singer-songwriter. An album more cohesive than the last with each song reflecting Jepsen's growth in music.
  25. barbiesuperfan
    Oct 23, 2022
    7
    purrr pop perfection not her best album but its such a good car road trip album. carly is a queen
  26. brian013
    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!!!
  27. fjt_theabsolute
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    One of her best and my favorite albums of all time, especially those three bonus tracks .
  28. Ifritt
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Temos um best pop vocal álbum de 2022, Carly Rae entregou mais uma vez um ótimo som se diferenciando dos trabalhos anteriores trazendo um pop que só ela sabe fazer ao mesmo tempo mostrando suas inseguranças e com suas baladas de tirar lágrimas… Expand
  29. Juniii
    Oct 21, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este album de verdad representa todo lo bueno de la música pop Siento fuertes inspiraciones de sus anteriores trabajos
    Como: Tug Of War y Emotion Es realmente una obra maestra que merece el reconocimiento de el mundo entero    … Expand
  30. Masekh129
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Carly Rae doesn't make disappoint when she comes back to save pop music. This album makes you feel nothing but happiness and the urge to get up and dance. Overall one of the best releases of 2022.
  31. ybustorf4
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    A solid pop album that serves nothing but bops. Carly Rae Jepsen deserves more recognition on pop industry.
  32. Nissa96
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    She gave us everything and does anything yummy hello call Paul yeah oh menu how are you can you choose three booklets call Creek Creek I dropped off six boxes other two before about
  33. sheridan89
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums of 2022. So magical and sweet. Carly show us is a great songwriter. Every track is magic and special.
  34. Williejhon4
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This album proves her power as a pop artist. Perfectly sounding songs, with beautiful choruses and beautiful production was the highlight of this album. The lyrics of this album are also better than her previous works. Maybe lyrically, this is her best.
  35. rafaeldelavequ
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Con el paso de los años Carly logra un trabajo increíble, una producción radiante y un álbum lleno de sorpresas
  36. elviracarrillox
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Just pop perfection, Carly Rae Jepsen is a musical genius and everybody should listen this album
  37. daylight1989
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    DE VERDAD QUE CARLY SE PASO. un GRAN COMEBACK SALVANDO LA INDUSTRIA MUSICAL
  38. alex_lavigne13
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Carly queen, te amamos. Que álbum tan magnifico, es que solo tu puedes hacer este arte tan bueno, emperatriz del pop
  39. joshuat17
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Carly Rae never disappoints when it comes to pop perfection. The Loneliest Time is one of her most emotionally relatable album. I'm hoping that everyone will give this album and Carly a chance because it's all worth it!
  40. fsierram
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This album is amazing from every POV that you sees it. Absolutely showstopper
  41. Erictyk6441
    Oct 21, 2022
    9
    The Canadian pop princess did it again. A mix of disco and her classic smooth lyricism has created a fresh sound for 2022
  42. Tomateoquintero
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums of 2022. Carly does know how to write and transport you through every song. This girl deserves better!
  43. Manuel190
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanta mucho el nuevo álbum y sobre todo cada canción, carly nunca decepciona.… Expand
  44. BJRuidra
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Carly nunca decepciona, un ritmo vintage pero novedoso definitivamente uno de los mejores álbumes lanzados en este 2022

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. PopMatters
    Nov 11, 2022
    80
    Though there are bright spots of disco bliss, for the most part, The Loneliest Time is a rather reflective project. Its creation took place at one of the most uncertain periods of our recent history, and that uncertainty made Jepsen’s songwriting introspective. ... Deep questions aren’t answered on the record, but her struggles make for some beautiful music.
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  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Nov 8, 2022
    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.
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  3. PopMatters
    Oct 31, 2022
    70
    Jepsen’s wide range of diverse influences is still on display, but she’s the most mature and refined she has ever sounded.
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