This Is What the Truth Feels Like
by Gwen Stefani
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62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
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  1. Pretty Much Amazing
    Mar 21, 2016
    25
    There’s nothing even remotely inventive here.

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 188 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 148 out of 188
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 188
  3. Negative: 22 out of 188
  1. maxschwartzzz
    Mar 18, 2016
    10
    Gwen Stefani's first solo endeavor in 10 years, 'This Is What The Truth Feels Like', is an honest, smooth, and ultimately refreshing albumGwen Stefani's first solo endeavor in 10 years, 'This Is What The Truth Feels Like', is an honest, smooth, and ultimately refreshing album which documents the singer's recent events in her life (her divorce from Rossdale and new relationship with Shelton). On 'Where Would I Be', a reggae-pop gem, Stefani sings in a love fueled haze, stylistically reminiscent to her early days in No Doubt. Songs like 'Red Flag' and 'Naughty' seem to discuss her ex's infidelity and bring him to shame. The standout tracks are without a doubt 'Truth', a sweet, honest track where Stefani accepts the way her relationship has turned out, and 'Rare', a beautifully produced guitar driven, mid tempo track where Stefani sings about the new love she has found and how special it is to her. Without a doubt 'TIWTFL' is Stefani's best work as a solo artist and will hopefully be recognized as so.… Full Review »
  2. longjetty7
    Mar 18, 2016
    9
    I can't say I was really a fan of Gwen Stefani before, but she's definitely won me over with this album. It's delightfully fun and catchy, andI can't say I was really a fan of Gwen Stefani before, but she's definitely won me over with this album. It's delightfully fun and catchy, and it's paced very nicely. As I was listening, I was worried the album would be front loaded like most pop albums are, but actually it's consistently strong throughout, and there really isn't any filler. This is a very strong, enjoyable album. Props to Gwen for stepping up her game here!

    Standout tracks: You're My Favorite, Send Me a Picture, Me Without You, Rare    … Full Review »
  3. Scraper
    Mar 19, 2016
    4
    I actually think Gwen Stefani can write a great pop song. The thing that irks me is her obsession with herself. The whole story of herI actually think Gwen Stefani can write a great pop song. The thing that irks me is her obsession with herself. The whole story of her break-up from that geek from Bush, her new relationship to some pop-country joker, and her new album happened in the span of a couple months. The album follows verbatim this uninteresting storyline of everything that we already know happened. "I was with a guy for a long time, then it ended suddenly, but then I picked up some other vacuous hotty in a few minutes." It's not all that brave or revealing.… Full Review »
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