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  1. Apr 26, 2016
    7
    De Hitmaker a uma artista conceitual, talvez por querer mudar rápido demais essa imagem, "Anti" pecou por querer apresentar esses dois aspectos. Em um grito desesperado em querer ser conceitual, Rihanna não alcançou o que queria, com letras vazias e projetadas para o rádio, ela falhou em querer ser "artística demais". Entretanto não devemos menosprezar esse trabalho, pela vontade deDe Hitmaker a uma artista conceitual, talvez por querer mudar rápido demais essa imagem, "Anti" pecou por querer apresentar esses dois aspectos. Em um grito desesperado em querer ser conceitual, Rihanna não alcançou o que queria, com letras vazias e projetadas para o rádio, ela falhou em querer ser "artística demais". Entretanto não devemos menosprezar esse trabalho, pela vontade de mudança, Rihanna conseguiu provar que não se acomoda na sua zona de conforto. Expand
  2. Apr 26, 2016
    10
    This is a amazing album, Rihanna really killed it on this one and is something really different from her and it's a good different. Rihanna should make a album like this again because it's one of the best albums of 2016
  3. Apr 26, 2016
    2
    Sucks I rate 2/10
    All she talks about how she wants to have sex, and grinds and do dirty things! We want old Riri back!
    And it's explicit as well.. the only good track on this one was 'Desperado'.
  4. Apr 26, 2016
    10
    Ela sempre trás algo diferente e isso me deixa impressionado e surpreso, cada música é um tiro. Não tenho nada mais a declarar sobre essa perfeição, apenas sentir.
  5. Apr 26, 2016
    10
    This is the best album of 2016 at the moment, Rihanna definitely went a different route with this album and it worked so well. She is normally not known for an album like this so it comes as a surprise to everyone. Amazing album, great lyrics, great vocals, great tour and amazing artist!
  6. Apr 26, 2016
    10
    3 words about this album : MORE THAN PERFECT
    (it's worth 11/10, best album released this year so far.) Rihanna shows with ANTi that she is a complete artist, a real one, with a voice, YES she can sing, versatile as always. Rihanna, now as an icone, doesn't have to make commercial songs anymore to prove she's in the game. She always took risks and that's why we all love her and this
    3 words about this album : MORE THAN PERFECT
    (it's worth 11/10, best album released this year so far.) Rihanna shows with ANTi that she is a complete artist, a real one, with a voice, YES she can sing, versatile as always. Rihanna, now as an icone, doesn't have to make commercial songs anymore to prove she's in the game. She always took risks and that's why we all love her and this MASTERPIECE album cause she keep surprising us by renewing herself. THUMBS UP Rihanna!!!!
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  7. Apr 26, 2016
    6
    The biggest flaw with Anti, is that it is dishonest. Rihanna attempts to position herself as an artist that is truly trying to make a complete "body of work". Instead, it comes off as if she started to put together a puzzle but stopped halfway through to do something else. The album lacks cohesiveness, and relies mostly on "Work" (which is ironically the least artistically adventurous) toThe biggest flaw with Anti, is that it is dishonest. Rihanna attempts to position herself as an artist that is truly trying to make a complete "body of work". Instead, it comes off as if she started to put together a puzzle but stopped halfway through to do something else. The album lacks cohesiveness, and relies mostly on "Work" (which is ironically the least artistically adventurous) to carry it. The album sloppily puts together its tracks without a true end goal. Rihanna wants to be seen as deep, but then doesn't make the effort to.

    With that said, Higher and Close To You both highlight what the Rihanna of the future could be, if she ever wants to dive into a new era where she actually attempts to capitalize on her creativity. Anti is experiment, and it shows Rihanna trying something new. Even so, it also shows her not trying "enough". Rihanna deserves points for produced an unorganized yet solid album, even if it isn't necessarily genuine.
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  8. Apr 26, 2016
    1
    Rihanna really tried with this one. The vocals have improved but the music is seriously lacking something. The highlight of this album is Needed Me which is actually one of my favourite Rihanna songs now.
  9. Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This is one of the most Masterprice of rihanna with Unapologetic and Rated R, definitively Rihanna makes one of the Best Albums of the decade.
    New and fresh, rihanna sounds could finally give us a great album from Rated R
    True renewal in genres, the perfect blend of R & B and urban sound of the streets of USA
  10. Apr 25, 2016
    0
    Your vocals were lazy...You could be better if you work on your vocals but, your not.....I Know you can be...Just sad...You can better you had b/c 2 songs actually gave vocals and that's it...Why be lazy...
  11. Apr 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not a Rihanna fan, but this album is so amazing it hurts, one of the best albums of the year so far, along with Sia's "This Is Acting". It's incredible. Expand
  12. Apr 25, 2016
    10
    Stunning album. My jaw dropped the first time I finished listening. This is by far Rihana's best album and that is already telling much since she has an amazing discography.
    Same Ol Mistakes is a standout.
  13. Apr 25, 2016
    0
    Again Rihanna tries to do something mature. However, she can't do something good. It's sad that she always has huge hits. Work is one of the most ridiculous song ever. Shame on her.
  14. Apr 25, 2016
    10
    3 MONTHS! 3 months after release and the albums sound even better than when I first heard it, whether its a throaty ballad or grimy club song, ANTI delivers on all levels and genres with her best vocals yet and excellent production. An album worth buying.
  15. Apr 25, 2016
    5
    In my opinion, ANTi by Rihanna is not a cohesive and meaningful album. With odd instrumentals, weak lyrics, skipful songs, Rihanna waited almost 3 years to give us a 'masterpiece' by half.
  16. Apr 15, 2016
    8
    Favourite Rihanna album so far. She's definitely evolving her sound, going a bit darker, a bit more edgy. It's a refreshing twist on her usual style. Her voice sounds amazing throughout, love her technique.
  17. Apr 14, 2016
    10
    very good album , risky for these times. excellent vocal and production quality. I wish I would nominate for Grammy's . Congratulations, excellent album
  18. Apr 1, 2016
    9
    It exceeded my expectations, I really liked her "upgraded" sound. One of the best R&B albums of recent years, it's definitely worth listening and buying. As has already been said in most reviews, vocal production is at its best. We can see Rihanna winning at least one Grammy for this album next year.
  19. Mar 29, 2016
    10
    Very Solid and different sound. I'm so over the tradition Pop sound, this is quite refreshing. This album is amazing, is different, that's for sure if you're expecting beachy pop/dance songs I'd say you should skip this album.
  20. Mar 28, 2016
    4
    I actually really liked the flow of this album. It needed more old rihanna mixed with new rihanna. This album had massive potential, it just didn't live up to it.
  21. Mar 19, 2016
    10
    "ANTI" com certeza é o melhor álbum de toda a carreira da Rihanna. Ela não teve medo em mostrar algo na qual realmente sabe fazer. Músicas com quase nada de teor comercial, porém a qualidade é ótima. Não é um álbum pop genérico, mas também não é o álbum lento estilo ganhador de vários GRAMMYs, é simplesmente diferente. Rihanna acertou em cheio no conceito do "ANTI" para mostrar a sua"ANTI" com certeza é o melhor álbum de toda a carreira da Rihanna. Ela não teve medo em mostrar algo na qual realmente sabe fazer. Músicas com quase nada de teor comercial, porém a qualidade é ótima. Não é um álbum pop genérico, mas também não é o álbum lento estilo ganhador de vários GRAMMYs, é simplesmente diferente. Rihanna acertou em cheio no conceito do "ANTI" para mostrar a sua música da melhor maneira possível. Entre todas as músicas merecem destaque "Kiss Ir Better", "Love On The Brain", "Desperado", "Higher" e "Yeah, I Said It." Expand
  22. Mar 14, 2016
    3
    Here's the thing: Pop is Rihanna's stream. I seriously understand the fact that she wants to be taken more seriously as an artist and thinks that incongruently mixing genres ranging from club hip hop, trip hop and soul would give her that, but it flops. "Love on the Brain" is more of the direction she should have followed. When she described the album she used "soulful" to describe theHere's the thing: Pop is Rihanna's stream. I seriously understand the fact that she wants to be taken more seriously as an artist and thinks that incongruently mixing genres ranging from club hip hop, trip hop and soul would give her that, but it flops. "Love on the Brain" is more of the direction she should have followed. When she described the album she used "soulful" to describe the whole thing however this is the only song that subscribes to that ideal. "Work" I must admit did better commercially than I thought it would however we have lost that essence of Rihanna being a vocal artist! She screams and scratches all the time now which detracts from the dynamic it used to have and adds to this ever increases idea that she is losing her voice or worse yet lazy. I must appreciate the raw energy that she pours into her work very few artists (ahem Beyonce) still have that. I have always been a RIHANNA FAN and I am avidly waiting for something more from the next album. Expand
  23. Mar 9, 2016
    8
    After multiple delays and almost four years since her last full length LP, does ANTI deliver?

    After listening to this album from to start to finish it becomes quite clear that this is Rihanna's most mature, most sophisticated work to date. Gone are the high octane, dance-influenced beats and replaced with a more soulful production - a very welcome change. From a production point of
    After multiple delays and almost four years since her last full length LP, does ANTI deliver?

    After listening to this album from to start to finish it becomes quite clear that this is Rihanna's most mature, most sophisticated work to date. Gone are the high octane, dance-influenced beats and replaced with a more soulful production - a very welcome change.

    From a production point of view the drum programming is top notch and the minimal production on this LP as a whole really provides a lot of breathing room for Rihanna's vocals to truly shine. The vocals are the star of the show here and that's where this album really hits the nail on the head.

    Tracks on the album follow a very similar style and rhythm, forming a very cohesive body of work, but even then the LP manages to offer enough variation to keep things interesting. For example a track like 'Kiss It Better' is the closest one would get to one of Rihanna's older pop efforts, while 'Never Ending' is a beautiful acoustic ballad - really showcasing her phenomenal vocal work.

    But just like most albums this one falls a bit flat at times. The lead single, 'Work' (a collaboration with Drake) is arguably one of the worst tracks on here purely because of it's chorus (if there even is one) lacking any real lyrical content or substance. The track "Woo" (composed alongside record producer, Travis Scott) includes a very repetitive guitar line and poorly composed beat which doesn't compliment Rihanna's vocals at all.

    Overall, this is one of her best efforts yet. This is the first time I could genuinely appreciate Rihanna as an album artist and not just as an artist built off of hit singles. Definitely a step in the right direction in terms of songwriting.

    Hands down her best vocal work to date and a very solid, well-produced album.

    Personal favourites from the LP: 'Kiss It Better', 'Desperado' and 'Same Ol' Mistakes'

    - Alex Heyns. Cape Town, South Africa.
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  24. Mar 8, 2016
    10
    I'm not a Rihanna fan (not in the least!) but this album in freaking incredible. Amazing production, her voice is incredible and the songs go all over the place. The critics really missed the point and the genius behind this album - and I don't use that word lightly. Pretty incredible stuff, from a huge music fan's perspective.
  25. Mar 6, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it ! I love Rihanna's new album , it's interesting and amazing!. I feel closer to her and i feel as if i knew her better, "Work" it's sticky. I LOVE IT! Expand
  26. Mar 2, 2016
    10
    Rihanna se superou,ela está de parabéns,o álbum é simplesmente incrível e diferente. Um dos melhores do ano e é o meu favorito,todas as canções são maravilhosas. A voz dela está perfeita em todas as faixas,inclusive as outras no deluxe,são tão verdadeiras e pessoais, como a RiRi evoluiu bastante,quer dizer evoluiu para melhor e estou orgulhosa dela!
  27. Mar 1, 2016
    10
    Anti is Rihanna's best album. It's so perfect. We wait it for 3 years and worth it. This album is so amazing. Rihanna is the best. And Anti is perfect.
  28. Mar 1, 2016
    10
    ANTI is definitely a stand out in Rihanna's discography. Unlike her last albums, this is a whole body of work. Every song flows so well with each other. There is no single filler here. The album also could be seen as her most personal work yet, even exceeding Rated R. She contributed to every song which is a testament to her artistry. She also showcases vocals we've never witnessed before.ANTI is definitely a stand out in Rihanna's discography. Unlike her last albums, this is a whole body of work. Every song flows so well with each other. There is no single filler here. The album also could be seen as her most personal work yet, even exceeding Rated R. She contributed to every song which is a testament to her artistry. She also showcases vocals we've never witnessed before. She never sounded as good as on Love On The Brain. It also reminds of a more jazzy route which continues with Higher. A breathtaking emotional song. It shows her vulnerability and personality.

    Yet she still showcases her roots with Work featuring Drake. She doesn't neglet her past music and still does different music compared to the stale R&B/Hip Hop music the charts represent. Needed Me might not be the biggest change in her music, but it's such a good and catchy song. It also represents the theme of the album very well. Different sides of love in her personal live. Never Ending also represents that. A good ballad that talks about a new found love and the confusing feelings it comes with it.

    Rihanna doesn't fail to experiment either.
    Consideration showcases a new side to her craft. A production which is a standout on this album. SZA compliments the song very well too. Same Ol' Mistake took me by a huge surprise. Her covering a Tame Impala song might sound like rubbish, but she actually found herself in the song and for me she does the song justice. Worth the 6 minutes of listening sessions every time.

    This time the album isn't a singles collection. It it a definite body of music and Rihanna suceeded to create an album worthy to be called her best yet.
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  29. Feb 29, 2016
    10
    O segundo melhor dela na minha opinião. Coeso, despretensioso e original. Não é fácil de digerir, assim como o Rated R... Mas com o passar do tempo vai ficando cada vez mais claro que esses são as obras-primas da carreira.
  30. Feb 28, 2016
    6
    To put it out there first, this was my first Rihanna album I've listened to. Before this, I had heard pretty much all of her radio songs and was familiar with the kind of songs she wrote and recognized her as one of the best vocalists out right now. So there weren't really any expectations coming in.
    The album starts strong with Consideration, with guest vocals from SZA of TDE who manages
    To put it out there first, this was my first Rihanna album I've listened to. Before this, I had heard pretty much all of her radio songs and was familiar with the kind of songs she wrote and recognized her as one of the best vocalists out right now. So there weren't really any expectations coming in.
    The album starts strong with Consideration, with guest vocals from SZA of TDE who manages to vibe well with Rihanna. Production is minimalist and showcases two great singers.
    From there it kind of falls off and loses focus. The songs are diverse but horribly incoherent after her single Work featuring Drake, arguably one of the weaker songs on this album. Woo is hard to listen to with the screeching guitar looping over and over without any variation. Though I do applaud Desperado with its very smart production and I genuinely enjoyed its aesthetic.
    However, it is the last four tracks that redeem this album. Starting with the acoustic ballad Never Ending, I almost had to check if this was really a Rihanna song because she sounded so incredibly vulnerable, which was a good thing. It's so simple, but so effective in showcasing Rihanna's gentler side.
    Love on the Brain feels like a very familiar song, but its familiarity is what instantly drew me to it as she belted out on yet again another vulnerable song.
    Higher is the best track on this album; channeling her inner drunk caller, she desperately pleads for her lover to come, promising a change within herself. As a metaphor, it can be taken that music is her lover, making promises to be more creative or wanting it to go back to the old way. It's almost tragic how short it is.
    Overall good album with some replay value. I tend to skip the songs in the middle but a solid job by Rihanna.
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  31. Feb 25, 2016
    10
    I've been a Rih fan since GGGB and I have to say Anti is probably her best work to date. Rihanna is known for making big radio hits and major sales, but this album shows a different side of her (hence the name Anti). These songs have heavy, deep bass along with amazing vocals and gives you a musical high feeling, Anti is honestly one of my all time favorite albums. 10/10 recommend - DON'TI've been a Rih fan since GGGB and I have to say Anti is probably her best work to date. Rihanna is known for making big radio hits and major sales, but this album shows a different side of her (hence the name Anti). These songs have heavy, deep bass along with amazing vocals and gives you a musical high feeling, Anti is honestly one of my all time favorite albums. 10/10 recommend - DON'T listen to people who say it's terrible... it's not. They just aren't used to this side of Rihanna. Expand
  32. Feb 24, 2016
    8
    Anti showcases Rihanna's voice more than any of her other albums and also has some of her best songs to date. "Desperado" is a standout on the album as well as "Love on the Brain, which is very different than a lot of what Rihanna has done in the past. It's her best album since Loud.
  33. Feb 21, 2016
    10
    This is what 'pop' music in 2016 should be. Well thought out, amazing production, great lyrics, emotional, sexy, slightly f*cked up... I like Rihanna but have never loved one of her albums quite this much. This sounds like Rihanna is actually invested in the music, and she comes across more authentic and vulnerable than ever. Needed Me is probably one of the best Rihanna songs of all time.This is what 'pop' music in 2016 should be. Well thought out, amazing production, great lyrics, emotional, sexy, slightly f*cked up... I like Rihanna but have never loved one of her albums quite this much. This sounds like Rihanna is actually invested in the music, and she comes across more authentic and vulnerable than ever. Needed Me is probably one of the best Rihanna songs of all time. I sincerely hope she continues to experiment because if we get more LPs like this I think critics will see that she has so much more to offer than just being a manufactured pop star. Expand
  34. Feb 17, 2016
    10
    Com esse álbum Rihanna inovou sua carreira e a música da geração. Com faixas mais obscuras gerou muita controvérsia entre seu público. Os grandes destaques do álbum são Kiss It Better, Higuer, Needed Me, Love on the Brain e Sex with Me; todas as faixas com potenciais altíssimos. Rihanna se mostrou mais segura de si, deixando seu lado dançante para trás e expondo seus sentimentos em cadaCom esse álbum Rihanna inovou sua carreira e a música da geração. Com faixas mais obscuras gerou muita controvérsia entre seu público. Os grandes destaques do álbum são Kiss It Better, Higuer, Needed Me, Love on the Brain e Sex with Me; todas as faixas com potenciais altíssimos. Rihanna se mostrou mais segura de si, deixando seu lado dançante para trás e expondo seus sentimentos em cada segundo de seu álbum. Expand
  35. Feb 17, 2016
    5
    She tries to much to reach an unclear concept. It lacks the conduction line that makes ANTI a solid block. She sacrifices scope for earning a urban conceptual vibe. The album is musically amazing, and definitively sounds good, but it cost a few million dollars and was produced by the most famous producers in the music industry. And she is singing better than never. But does that make theShe tries to much to reach an unclear concept. It lacks the conduction line that makes ANTI a solid block. She sacrifices scope for earning a urban conceptual vibe. The album is musically amazing, and definitively sounds good, but it cost a few million dollars and was produced by the most famous producers in the music industry. And she is singing better than never. But does that make the album she wanted to do? Did She know what she wanted to do? The final result is pure reflection of the trajectory of the album: by trying to much to add some extra personality to her work she gets a messy medley of nowadays feelings. Although, it remains a one time interesting listening, specially if you're high... Expand
  36. Feb 17, 2016
    10
    It's really really an amazing album. But i understand the people who don't like the album because ANTI hasn't got a huge pop hits. But in this album she just want to put real music with no fillers. (And by the way; If you think Rihanna stole the Beyoncé's song for Love On The Brain, you should listen to I'd Rather Go by Etta James.)
  37. Feb 16, 2016
    8
    I would like to say that i love to listen to this album while i smoke weed but that woudn't be true. JK. I mean, this is one of the best albums of her, isn't 100% but still the best works of her. My favorite tracks are "Love On The Brain', Kiss It Better" ( that could be RiRi next single's.) and "Higher" (SHOULD BE MORE THAN 2MIN WE ALL AGREE WITH THAT". I like to shake my ass while II would like to say that i love to listen to this album while i smoke weed but that woudn't be true. JK. I mean, this is one of the best albums of her, isn't 100% but still the best works of her. My favorite tracks are "Love On The Brain', Kiss It Better" ( that could be RiRi next single's.) and "Higher" (SHOULD BE MORE THAN 2MIN WE ALL AGREE WITH THAT". I like to shake my ass while I listen to work. That's it Expand
  38. Feb 15, 2016
    0
    L'album est horriblement mauvais. Les pires chansons, les pires sons. Rihanna n'est plus, elle a attendu trop longtemps pour cet opus qui sentait déjà le caca avant même d'être sortit.
  39. Feb 15, 2016
    10
    After a little over three years Rihanna released her new album "ANTI." By far her most unique and best album to date. Critics claim its hits/banger free but that's okay. Songs like "Kiss it Better" or "Work" will get you moving even though the media doesn't think you will. The album is different but that's okay when you have tracks like "Consideration", "Needed Me" and "Desperado". By farAfter a little over three years Rihanna released her new album "ANTI." By far her most unique and best album to date. Critics claim its hits/banger free but that's okay. Songs like "Kiss it Better" or "Work" will get you moving even though the media doesn't think you will. The album is different but that's okay when you have tracks like "Consideration", "Needed Me" and "Desperado". By far the best album I've heard this year. If you have been anti Rihanna in the past I urge you to give this album a shot. You'll be surprised on the depth of it. Expand
  40. Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Best album of 2016!!!!!
    It's a brand new way to acting music like bad gal riri. For me it's so amazing since the voice is such a weapon for her!!! She killed it!!!

    Cut: Consideration, KIB, Higher, Never Ending, Close2U
  41. Feb 14, 2016
    6
    Um álbum difícil de engolir, conceitual, ácido. É realmente o adeus de rihanna para os charts e músicas "farofas". Aqui vemos uma artista grande que finalmente depois de 7 álbuns evoluiu.
  42. Feb 13, 2016
    9
    O ANTI sem dúvidas é o álbum em que podemos dizer que foi a Rihanna quem o produziu. Vemos uma artista totalmente livre e com autonomia suficiente para fazer o que quiser com álbum. As músicas são marcantes e com letras significativas. É um álbum maravilhoso, pra escutar em qualquer hora, em qualquer lugar. Rihanna nos mostrou novamente que pode nos surpreender com sua musicalidade,
  43. Feb 13, 2016
    6
    I'm not like Rihanna, but ANTi is good. Consideration and James Joint - my favorite songs. Goodnight Gotham - it's very bad, Rihanna soured song by Florence
  44. Feb 12, 2016
    9
    I have never been much of a Rihanna fan because it's just not my kind of music, but man, this album is HOT! I love how she really shows her different styles and she really sounds like she enjoyed making this album.
  45. Feb 12, 2016
    10
    Best Rihanna's album. You take me higher. Higher than i've ever been babe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  46. Feb 12, 2016
    10
    ANTI é um álbum expressado em letras de sexo, drogas e muito amor. Com uma pegada urbana mais chegada ao estilo caribenho, "Entai" versão Deluxe conta com 16 faixas que deslizam e alternam entre uma vibe leve para se sentir o som deitado no sofá por exemplo como em "James Joint", "Close to you" "yeah i said" , vibes mais moderadas onde se sente de leve aquela vontade de seANTI é um álbum expressado em letras de sexo, drogas e muito amor. Com uma pegada urbana mais chegada ao estilo caribenho, "Entai" versão Deluxe conta com 16 faixas que deslizam e alternam entre uma vibe leve para se sentir o som deitado no sofá por exemplo como em "James Joint", "Close to you" "yeah i said" , vibes mais moderadas onde se sente de leve aquela vontade de se mover conforme a música como em "Consideration", "Desperado", "Love on the Brain" e a pegada mais forte do album numa vibe mais intensa como em "Work ft Drake" musica que logo de cara pode assustar mas depois de duas vezes que você escuta seu bum bum ja se move automaticamente quando RiRi canta "Work, work, work, work...(8" e também aquela leve vontade de dançar em "sex with me" e "pose". Destaque do album também fica para "Kiss it Better" música que tem uma sonoridade bem final dos anos 80 e inicio dos anos 90, "Higher" pequena música em que Rihanna parece estar apenas preocupada em se expressar e deixa de lado os efeitos e se garante na sua voz rouca (e perfeita)e um violino maravilhoso ao fundo. De 0 a 5, definitivamente ANTI merece as 5 estrelas!!!! Expand
  47. Feb 12, 2016
    6
    There are two standout tracks 'Kiss it Better' & 'Woo' - those are singles that would be popular. The rest of the album would consist of a few listens to digest what is going on here. Some filler.
  48. Feb 12, 2016
    9
    Desbravar a própria experimentação com uma sinceridade monstruosa. Rihanna conseguiu superar os trabalhos prévios com um álbum experimental com excelência.
  49. Feb 11, 2016
    10
    My favorite album from Rated R, I sincerely believe that the long wait was worth it, this album is amazing. One of the best albums of the year. Good job Rihanna!
  50. Feb 11, 2016
    10
    Anti is, undoubtedly, Rihanna's best album so far. Not because she delivered "good" music, a.k.a. profitable, but because this is all her. Her persona is all over the tracks. As daring as Kanye's Yeezus and equally genius: an album with no fillers is what every artist should be aiming too. Perhaps not what we expected, but pure creativity.
  51. Feb 11, 2016
    10
    It may have took Rihanna 3 years to make this album but it sure is worth the wait. This just proves how free she is and that she really knows what she wants and how to deliver it to her fans.
  52. Feb 10, 2016
    10
    Ousado, intenso e provocante. Rihanna não poderia ter escolhido hora melhor para lançar o Anti, ela deixa de lado a fórmula mágica das vendas com megahits mas alcança uma maturidade artística limpa, mostrando sua evolução vocal como nunca vimos antes, em tons diferentes de dramaticidade e sensualidade. Rihanna não só faz um dos melhores álbuns da carreira, mas consegue mostrar pro mundoOusado, intenso e provocante. Rihanna não poderia ter escolhido hora melhor para lançar o Anti, ela deixa de lado a fórmula mágica das vendas com megahits mas alcança uma maturidade artística limpa, mostrando sua evolução vocal como nunca vimos antes, em tons diferentes de dramaticidade e sensualidade. Rihanna não só faz um dos melhores álbuns da carreira, mas consegue mostrar pro mundo que não foi feita para apenas interpretar, mas de criar, sentir, se arriscar e como sempre fez na carreira se arriscar. Álbum primoroso de uma das artistas mais incríveis de sua geração. Expand
  53. Feb 10, 2016
    6
    Scattershot, but not without its appeal. There are genuine highlights on Anti and some of the most intriguing, honest lines Ri-ri has ever delivered, however, its tempered by the over-reliance on sexuality, most of which feels forced and one or two that are just complete drivel. It doesn't help with juvenile lines like "If you had a twin, I would still choose you".

    Pop/RnB has exhausted
    Scattershot, but not without its appeal. There are genuine highlights on Anti and some of the most intriguing, honest lines Ri-ri has ever delivered, however, its tempered by the over-reliance on sexuality, most of which feels forced and one or two that are just complete drivel. It doesn't help with juvenile lines like "If you had a twin, I would still choose you".

    Pop/RnB has exhausted the well of cheesy love songs, so much like hip-hop it seems that the unfortunate next step is to be as sexually explicit as radio will allow... its a sorry lack of originality. However, she sounds a lot more honest than anything Beyonce or Kanye has done, so that scores extra points for me.
    My Top Tracks: Same Ol Mistakes, Love On The Brain, Higher
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  54. Feb 9, 2016
    7
    I have to say, this is definitely not an album I expected Rihanna to release, but I'm glad she did. For someone who has sort of been the quintessential megastar, it's a breath of fresh air to hear an entire album of songs that defy typical pop conventions. Seriously, there's not a single I-V-vi-IV chord progression on here (which appeared on about half the songs on Taylor Swift's 1989, byI have to say, this is definitely not an album I expected Rihanna to release, but I'm glad she did. For someone who has sort of been the quintessential megastar, it's a breath of fresh air to hear an entire album of songs that defy typical pop conventions. Seriously, there's not a single I-V-vi-IV chord progression on here (which appeared on about half the songs on Taylor Swift's 1989, by the way). Anti may not have the immediate hits that Rihanna's other albums had, but it's a new musical direction, and it's certainly an intriguing one. There's a nice variety on this album, from trap to R&B to dream pop to soul, and even a bit of jazz in certain places. As eclectic as Anti is, Rihanna pulls it off surprisingly well, and for the most part it flows along nicely. There are definitely some weaker tracks here and there, but overall I really do applaud her for changing things up.

    Standout tracks: Kiss It Better, Desperado, Same Ol' Mistakes, Never Ending
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  55. Feb 9, 2016
    8
    I like it. Sounds modern. The vocals are very characteristic from Rihanna and the lyrics too. The songs are mixed emotions. I guees that not sound very concise in relation to genre but still think that is a greatest album by Rihanna because sounds mature and conceptual. My favorite songs are "Work" and "Love on the brain".
  56. Feb 9, 2016
    10
    Sem sombra de dúvidas ANTI nos mostra uma nova Rihanna com seu melhor vocal e sua habilidade de compor irrevogável, letras impecáveis e melodias harmônicas este álbum revolucionou a carreira desta grande artista.
  57. Feb 9, 2016
    10
    Oh Rihanna, it was so worth the wait.... This album shows Rihanna hitting back at anyone who ever said her voice could only do certain things and showing them she can do anything she wants to. Such attitude; no apologies.
  58. Feb 9, 2016
    10
    Oh Rihanna, it was so worth the wait.... This album shows Rihanna hitting back at anyone who ever said her voice could only do certain things and showing them she can do anything she wants to. Such attitude; no apologies.
  59. Feb 9, 2016
    10
    Rihanna’s most intriguing project yet, even if there’s no clear smash amongst its 13 tracks. In many ways it’s her most deliberately uncommercial album yet, but don’t let the low-key THC vibes fool you: every harmony, drum beat, and transition on Anti is painstakingly finessed.
  60. Feb 9, 2016
    10
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  61. Feb 9, 2016
    10
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  62. Feb 8, 2016
    10
    Rihanna sounds like a singer, not like a "hit maker". Inovation's the word.... Her voice is so amazing that I couldn't believe. In songs like "Love on the Brain", "Desperado" and "Higher" she sings as a real music diva. Her best album, on my opinion. ANTI mark will really be permanent...
  63. Feb 8, 2016
    10
    This album is Rihanna appreciating art, caressing it by its perfect structure and resonance. She's come to a point where She is unstoppable as an artist because what really mattered was the music, and not the fame. From experimental tracks where She shows the change gone through ('Consideration', 'Desperado', 'Same Ol' Mistakes') to friendly sensual tracks that tingle up your spineThis album is Rihanna appreciating art, caressing it by its perfect structure and resonance. She's come to a point where She is unstoppable as an artist because what really mattered was the music, and not the fame. From experimental tracks where She shows the change gone through ('Consideration', 'Desperado', 'Same Ol' Mistakes') to friendly sensual tracks that tingle up your spine ('James Joint', 'Kiss It Better', 'Needed Me', 'Sex with Me') to songs that appeal to the general public which sparkle at what the bad gal Rihanna is ('Work', 'Pose') to really experimental and erotic songs + poetical ballads with chilling vocals ('Love on The Brain', 'Goodnight Gotham', 'Woo', 'Yeah, I Said It', 'Higher', 'Never Ending', 'Close To You'), Rihanna outdid Herself, showing pop singers how to transform into the epitome of an artist. Speechless at the fact that this album was worth the wait and more, the Caribbean Queen incorporates all of Her eras into every song to create 'ANTI', Her best album up-to-date. There is so much more left to say for this review, but better unsaid. Expand
  64. Feb 7, 2016
    10
    got.me auckedoff teice.alrewdy love the subliminal releases I see what theh did here. I dont listen to it which is the second brst part. I love gettjng suckdx off. its tbe best feeling besides sex.
  65. Feb 6, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un Álbum increíble lo adoro nunca escuché sonidos tan dulces como en Higher, sonidos tan electricos como en Kiss is Better entre otras canciones, Rihanna esta expandiendose en el mundo de la música y lo hace genial. Expand
  66. Feb 6, 2016
    10
    Best Rihanna album so far. Consideration, Kiss it Better, Desperado, Same ol' Love etc. every song is Masterpiece. I hope Rihanna keeps her line and makes music like that.
  67. Feb 6, 2016
    4
    Rihanna surprised me on this record with a number of tracks that I actually quite enjoyed. Those few tracks, however, were not enough to save a record that from an artist that still perpetuates every mainstream pop cliche known to man.
  68. Feb 6, 2016
    9
    This is the album Rihanna was always meant to record. It is a brilliant record doused in sleek production, raw emotion, melancholy, stunning beauty, and heartbreakingly strong vocals. Both a culmination of everything that made her the star that she is, as well as a sophisticated step forward, Anti is an artistic achievement rivaled only by Adele's 25 and Beyonce's self-titled fifth albumThis is the album Rihanna was always meant to record. It is a brilliant record doused in sleek production, raw emotion, melancholy, stunning beauty, and heartbreakingly strong vocals. Both a culmination of everything that made her the star that she is, as well as a sophisticated step forward, Anti is an artistic achievement rivaled only by Adele's 25 and Beyonce's self-titled fifth album as one of the best pop offerings of this decade. Expand
  69. Feb 6, 2016
    10
    Finalmente Rihanna tomou as rédias de sua carreira e deixou de ser uma cantora fabricada, com esse álbum vemos claramente isso acontecer, com lestras de sua própria autoria, um álbum repleto de musicas maravilhosas com elementos de R&B, Hip-Hop, Dubstep, Dancehall estilos favoritos da mesma. Como fã estou completamente orgulhoso com esse crescimento artístico e musical e espero que elaFinalmente Rihanna tomou as rédias de sua carreira e deixou de ser uma cantora fabricada, com esse álbum vemos claramente isso acontecer, com lestras de sua própria autoria, um álbum repleto de musicas maravilhosas com elementos de R&B, Hip-Hop, Dubstep, Dancehall estilos favoritos da mesma. Como fã estou completamente orgulhoso com esse crescimento artístico e musical e espero que ela faça uma incrível divulgação com clipes maravilhosos e perfomaces inesquecíveis com aquele rebolado que só ela sabe fazer Expand
  70. Feb 6, 2016
    10
    como 1989 foi para taylor e emotion foi para carly ANTI e para rihanna o melhor álbum da rihanna ate em tão com um som diferente dos outros álbuns e melhor parte e que ela escreveu a maior parte das canções
  71. Feb 5, 2016
    10
    Is the best album of Rihanna! A new Rihanna! The ANTI is the chance of RiRi vent all your good and negative experiences , and show the world that the power is in your voice , not the categorical type of music she was used to record ! My congratulations to new Rihanna!
  72. Feb 5, 2016
    10
    she killed it
    i'm not a Rihanna fan but she did something that's way better than her previous records. Intimate, really R&B & with old school vibes. Rihanna without hits its a pessimist title, she can do every song a hit, to me this era could be nominated ''The Reborn''
    favourite songs: Needed Me and Goodnight Gotham
  73. Feb 5, 2016
    10
    Rihanna has proved time and time again that she's a living legend and this album proves that once again. This album is personal, creative, innovative, original and amazing. Good job Rih!!
  74. Feb 5, 2016
    10
    ANTI foi o melhor album que eu já vi em minha vida, a sonoridade é incrivel, as letras e a mensagem que a Rihanna passa em cada palavra é perfeita, impossivel descrever o que essa mulher faz na minha vida a cada dia.
  75. Feb 5, 2016
    10
    Amazing album. Arguably one of Rihanna's most intrinsic bodies of work. The melodies are timeless and there are several highs and lows. With this album, Rihanna touches several genres of music and solidifies herself as one of the greatest in the industry today and aligns herself with the many legends of times past.
  76. Feb 5, 2016
    10
    I had to make an account on this site just to express how freaking brilliant this album is. I've been listening to Rihannas music since pon de replay dropped and to see her right now making this magic on ANTI is just amazing. I feel like shes finally found herself with this album. i feel like shes finally made the music shes always been wanting to make. I love this album with everything in me!
  77. Feb 5, 2016
    10
    'What I choose to say is of so much substance that people just won't understand' Robyn Rihanna Fenty
  78. Feb 5, 2016
    10
    Eu gostei do ANTi, mas esperava muito mais, uma coisa gigantesca, que chocaria todos, enfim, minhas favoritas são Love On The Brain, Higher e Desperado, o segundo melhor álbum do ano (até agora), apenas atrás do All I Need da Foxes.
  79. Feb 5, 2016
    10
    Masterpiece! Rihanna is growing and this Album shows her power! AMAZING!! Its going to be her next Number one! If you really need to hear real and deep music! here you have this album!
  80. Feb 5, 2016
    10
    From the moment this came out i'm totally in love with this piece of art. This is the most powerful, personal, soft and good album that Rihanna ever release! ANTi comes before 3 years and and 2 month since Unapologetic released in Novemeber 2012. Warning! This is not a comercial album! Is a brand new Rihanna, but one that i really really love! We can see now how powerful her voice is, onFrom the moment this came out i'm totally in love with this piece of art. This is the most powerful, personal, soft and good album that Rihanna ever release! ANTi comes before 3 years and and 2 month since Unapologetic released in Novemeber 2012. Warning! This is not a comercial album! Is a brand new Rihanna, but one that i really really love! We can see now how powerful her voice is, on tracks like: "Love On The Brain", "Higher", "Never Ending" etc. The evolution is extremly good! ANTi is without dubs best Rihanna album to date! I recomand it to everybody! Listen good music! Peace! Expand
  81. Feb 5, 2016
    10
    ANTI sounds great in headphones. I love the soul in it and the fact that this album isn't so pop compared to what we expect from Rihanna. Higher and Love on the brain are absolute masterpieces and I think the album is really going to bring a new culture in music's industry.
  82. Feb 5, 2016
    10
    Rihanna continues to evolve within the music industry. ANTI is an incredibly genius album, and her versatility truly shows in every song on it. This is by far one of her best albums she has ever put out. Despite the lack of major "pop" hits that the GP generally expects from Rihanna, this album truly shines amongst anything she has ever done... Vocally and lyrically. She has proven yetRihanna continues to evolve within the music industry. ANTI is an incredibly genius album, and her versatility truly shows in every song on it. This is by far one of her best albums she has ever put out. Despite the lack of major "pop" hits that the GP generally expects from Rihanna, this album truly shines amongst anything she has ever done... Vocally and lyrically. She has proven yet again as to why she is on the top of the charts. ANTI is GENIUS. Thank you, Rihanna! Expand
  83. Feb 5, 2016
    10
    ANTi is one of the most artistic and well written albums I have ever heard! something today's music really lacks. It has exceeded all of my expectations and was most definitely worth the three year wait! Rihanna truly is a legend.
  84. Feb 4, 2016
    10
    New music! New Queen! Rihanna's dance pop music was good, but now her trying on other kinds of music are even better! This was the first time I heard Rihanna put so deep emotion to her song!
  85. Feb 4, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rihanna mostrou seu amadurecimento, provando que pode sair se sua zona de conforto e fazer um trabalho inovador. Sem dúvidas, Anti, é um dos melhores álbuns de Rihanna, se não o melhor! Expand
  86. Feb 4, 2016
    10
    Como dijo Rihanna "I worth the wait" y que razón tenía! que discazo que se mandó!!! gran regreso, este album es ella en todo su esplendor!!! i love it! su mejor trabajo sin dudas
  87. Feb 3, 2016
    10
    Melhor álbum da carreira, o mais sincero e coeso, sinto Rihanna em todas as musicas, e seu poder vocal esta incrível, merece nota 1000, um álbum sem musicas para encher CD!
  88. Feb 3, 2016
    10
    É fato ver a evolução do vocal da Rihanna neste novo álbum. Ela realmente deu conta de músicas que exigiam de sua voz. Não são músicas com refrões repetitivos, como ela costumava fazer. O ponto alto desse álbum são as faixas com ritmos mais lentos, como "Never Ending", "Kiss Is Better" e "Love On The Brain". A cantora usa todo seu potencial na faixa "Higher", uma das preferidas dos fãs, eÉ fato ver a evolução do vocal da Rihanna neste novo álbum. Ela realmente deu conta de músicas que exigiam de sua voz. Não são músicas com refrões repetitivos, como ela costumava fazer. O ponto alto desse álbum são as faixas com ritmos mais lentos, como "Never Ending", "Kiss Is Better" e "Love On The Brain". A cantora usa todo seu potencial na faixa "Higher", uma das preferidas dos fãs, e é onde podemos ver esse avanço vocal e instrumental em sua carreira. Rihanna está inovando seu próprio trabalho. Deixando a sua marca no ANTI, compondo todas as músicas do álbum. Expand
  89. Feb 3, 2016
    10
    Wow. It's very... different. This album is... I can't believe I'm saying this, but it's amazing. There is consistency and coherence throughout the album. The production is good, if not great and she could do better with her voice, but she sounded good. This is quite a... a masterpiece! I give it a solid 10. It's a definite must-hear.
  90. Feb 2, 2016
    10
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  91. Feb 2, 2016
    8
    Humilhou a desgraçada da Biskaty fungos na buceterry, aquela morfética sem talento que nunca irá evoluir como artista e se arriscar a fazer algo diferente na carreira. Rihanna, felizmente, pisou com esse novo album, porém deixou a desejar na quantidade de músicas.
  92. Feb 2, 2016
    10
    Great album, one of Rihanna's best work so far. Hopefully she will explore this new direction she's going and that she will carry on with her era. 10/10
  93. Feb 2, 2016
    10
    rihanna best album so far, the cover is beautiful, songs like kiss it better and love on the brain are perfect, i think that ANTI is the most coherent and mature album that she ever made
  94. Feb 1, 2016
    10
    ANTI superou as minhas expectativas! O álbum repleto de canções poderosas e cheias de alma, mostra uma Rihanna confiante e decidida. Seu trabalho junto com os principais produtores do seguimento deu uma boa medida da criatividade e da força que o pop negro tem hoje na grande briga pela atenção do público jovem do planeta.
    Desde que surgiu no cenário, uma década atrás, Rihanna não costuma
    ANTI superou as minhas expectativas! O álbum repleto de canções poderosas e cheias de alma, mostra uma Rihanna confiante e decidida. Seu trabalho junto com os principais produtores do seguimento deu uma boa medida da criatividade e da força que o pop negro tem hoje na grande briga pela atenção do público jovem do planeta.
    Desde que surgiu no cenário, uma década atrás, Rihanna não costuma dar tiro n’água. E quando mais se esperava dela (seu último álbum, “Unapologetic”, é dos tempos ancestrais de 2012), a estrela pop de Barbados entrega um disco com tudo para movimentar 2016 meses a fio.
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  95. Feb 1, 2016
    0
    Muito alarde e promoção, bem mais pelo lado dos fãs para esse álbum. Depois de décadas para lançar Rihanna lança esse álbum chato para ouvir com uma melodia incrivelmente ruim. Além disso, desconsidera singles só porque não fizeram sucesso. Decadência musical de Rihanna
  96. Feb 1, 2016
    9
    Amazing album. Rihanna in her most personal album. Work, Consideration, Needed me and Same ol' MIstakes are my favorite. But it's not perfect.. I think that Never Ending and Goodnight Gotham (sorry bruce) didn't fit.
  97. Feb 1, 2016
    10
    Truly fascinating and a real grower of an album. She's an ALBUM ARTIST now, no fillers at all. Transitions are really well done and highlights include; Kiss It Better, Love On The Brain, Desperado and Needed Me. Woo should've been trashed though.
  98. Feb 1, 2016
    10
    Rihanna criou um álbum maravilho, fora dos padrões, inovador e comprometido. ANTi é lindo em todos os aspectos. É sincero, as letras são ótimas e as melodias maravilhosas. Como fã estou orgulho de sua evolução vocal e artística. Rihanna mais uma vez está ditando os caminhos do POP ao invés de seguir tendências.
  99. Feb 1, 2016
    2
    Eu queria voltar no tempo, antes do lançamento desse algo se fosse pra ser preciso. A única coisa que salva nesse album é a voz dela, porque o resto é tudo esquecivel. A musicalidade, algumas partes da produção, principalmente algumas músicas.
  100. Feb 1, 2016
    6
    Could be better, but anyways. What else could we do? A disappointment. Could be better, but anyways. What else could we do? A disappointment. Could be better, but anyways. What else could we do? A disappointment. Could be better, but anyways. What else could we do? A disappointment. Could be better, but anyways. What else could we do? A disappointment.
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 31
  2. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Uncut
    Feb 29, 2016
    80
    One of the most coherent and surprising big-ticket pop albums in years. [Apr 2016, p.79]
  2. Feb 23, 2016
    72
    In many ways, ANTI is a step in the right direction for Rihanna, creatively.
  3. Mojo
    Feb 22, 2016
    80
    It's confusing, with flaky endings and mood swings, and an utterly compelling mix of not caring at all and desperately caring. [Apr 2016, p.87]