True
by Avicii
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Sep 17, 2013
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69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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  1. The New York Times
    Sep 18, 2013
    80
    Don’t see True as the album in which dance music imports the sounds of the American heartland into the club in hopes of digging up new audiences, or even new ideas; see it as the one in which country takes its place front and center in global pop.
  2. Spin
    Sep 17, 2013
    80
    While EDM grapples with growing pains, beset by adult problems like drugs and money, Avicii has made an album with the kind of pure pop heart that's as likely to appeal to eight-year-olds as it is to amped-up ravers.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Sep 17, 2013
    75
    Avicii's genre-hacking whimsy may seem decadent or oblivious. But it's undeniably optimistic--inspiring, even.
  5. PopMatters
    Sep 27, 2013
    70
    True is an album that takes one type of music and moulds it into something completely different, allowing Avicii to cement himself as one of the best DJs in the world.
  6. Rolling Stone
    Sep 17, 2013
    70
    All of this proves that Avicii's new sound is much more than a page from Moby's Play book.
  7. AllMusic
    Sep 17, 2013
    60
    In the end, it's an admirable and interesting effort where the highs offset the lows, but those with molly in hand and dancing shoes on feet should just cool their jets and get ready to sit a spell.
  8. Slant Magazine
    Sep 18, 2013
    10
    No one demonstrates the artist-as-cash-machine ethos better, as the mechanical churn of commerce rings loudly on each and every track.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 120 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 101 out of 120
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 120
  3. Negative: 11 out of 120
  1. ugisupriatna
    Nov 19, 2013
    10
    True is one of the best album this year. Remember that EDM has expanded to common people recently, Avicii serves us a new wave of EDM. SoTrue is one of the best album this year. Remember that EDM has expanded to common people recently, Avicii serves us a new wave of EDM. So different kind than a traditional theme in EDM, he makes lot of his song so turn-out-180-degrees but still working and eargasm. Full rate from me.… Full Review »
  2. DrewBrauer
    Sep 20, 2013
    7
    Avicii has been a household name in the world of House music, releases several singles and EP's we never got a full length album, but hisAvicii has been a household name in the world of House music, releases several singles and EP's we never got a full length album, but his debut "True" is finally here. And as a Dance album it tries some new tricks with adding Country/Bluegrass, seeing that on paper it would look stupid, but Avicii cleverly blends the two surprisingly well as the first half was pretty good. Unfortunately the second half turns into standard Dance music, and much like most House music, there's no real story as it's just beats, rhythms, and sound, which can work if done right, but it's not trying too. Still, fans of Avicii will enjoy what he releases here. Like I said the blending of Dance and Country is very effective here as songs including "Hey Brother" and "Wake me Up" all sound catchy,upbeat, and fun. Along with the hypnotic "Dear Boy" and "Addicted to You" the first half sticked with me for all twelve songs. But the second half is very vanilla House music which for the most part sound either good or okay. Still flaws aside "True" is a solid debut for Avicii and i'm curious to hear more about him, as he maybe one of the few producers out there who can blend genres very well.… Full Review »
  3. normankant
    Aug 5, 2014
    0
    This album is ****
    If you think of a commercial artist you instantly think about Avicii. Well, let's make clear one important thing: he isn't    This album is ****
    If you think of a commercial artist you instantly think about Avicii. Well, let's make clear one important thing: he isn't an artist. I hate him because he uses music for a commercial purpose, he's a **** Music is art, music should be art.
    He's a **** his stupid tracks are useless, only good for those who doesn't love music, for those listening to music casually one day per month while sharing one earphone with a friend.
    What the **** is wrong with people paying for his records? I can't save one of his tracks, they're all horrible.
    He's a ****in' dickhead, one of the biggest dirty ****er in the field of music, but definitely not a dullard, not a stupid, since he found a way to make lots of money.    … Full Review »
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