Valentine
by Snail Mail
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Nov 5, 2021
Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 8, 2021
    60
    While her pure, clear voice is as expressive and engaging as ever, Valentine is more accessible and less interesting.

Awards & Rankings

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#15 Best Album of 2021
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#82 Most Discussed Album of 2021

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 63
  3. Negative: 2 out of 63
  1. aegoh
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    "Lush" has shaped me and made me the person I am today. Now with "Valentine" Im so excited to meet the person that i will be after listening"Lush" has shaped me and made me the person I am today. Now with "Valentine" Im so excited to meet the person that i will be after listening to it for years. Lindsey is in her own league, absolutely unique, theres no one like her and her music is no different. The album is flawless, her voice, the musicality, the lyrics the songwriting is briliant.… Full Review »
  2. All_ButTrU4
    Nov 7, 2021
    7
    Valentine is a bleeding heart even from the start. Coming in at full volume she's paranoid watching eyes but importantly she's still inValentine is a bleeding heart even from the start. Coming in at full volume she's paranoid watching eyes but importantly she's still in love,asking not to be forgotten. A wish that embeds itself in most of the 10 tracks. "Ben Franklin" stumbles in jaded,the sour taste of a break up compared to a stain. With music sounding louder and faster than the equally smooth "Lush". Gripping each second by the vulnerable horns you aren't bound to be bored. Mirroring the loud sincerity of Indigo de Souza. A truly unforgettable 2021 highlight.… Full Review »
  3. refasliva
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    This album has fantastic production, the music sounds rich and the lyricism is incredibly relatable yer poetic and easy to scream sing in theThis album has fantastic production, the music sounds rich and the lyricism is incredibly relatable yer poetic and easy to scream sing in the shower! No skips!… Full Review »
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