Unapologetically
by Kelsea Ballerini
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Paste Magazine
    Nov 9, 2017
    81
    Unapologetically gains in strength as it goes along, mirroring Ballerini’s push away from a particular lover and towards the welcoming arms of a new beau.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Nov 9, 2017
    70
    Nostalgia and acoustic guitar haze dampen the bite of "High School" and "Legends," but the over-you snaps of "Get Over Yourself" find her once again shooting at the walls of heartbreak. And her aim is true.
  3. AllMusic
    Nov 9, 2017
    70
    Every number is given a slick electronic gloss that pushes it in the direction of adult contemporary MOR. Far from being a detriment, however, that's the strength of Unapologetically: It remains vibrant and fresh even though it sounds measured and mature.
  5. The New York Times
    Nov 9, 2017
    70
    Throughout this album, there are melodies, chord changes, lyrical images and structural tricks that feel indebted to Ms. Swift’s first three albums. Even the way Ms. Ballerini lingers over certain vowels suggests the shadow of Ms. Swift. In order to fully come into her own, though, Ms. Ballerini needs to shake free of that as effectively as she brushes off country music’s simpleton men.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 4 out of 29
  1. mattzag722
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    The best album of 2017. Not one skip. Legends, High School & Miss Me More are top tier
  2. natpaige
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    A great sophomore album that shows growth from the first album. A nice mixture of classic country midtempo sound from songs like In BetweenA great sophomore album that shows growth from the first album. A nice mixture of classic country midtempo sound from songs like In Between and High School. But also really great pop-country infusions like Miss Me More and Get Over Yourself. This is a solid album and a really great representation of Kelsea's direction as an artist.… Full Review »
  3. madpaiva
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Perfeito, um dos melhores álbuns que já ouvi. Kelsea rainha dms, princesa pop country
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