Diamonds & Dancefloors
by Ava Max
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jan 27, 2023
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 165 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 151 out of 165
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 165
  3. Negative: 7 out of 165
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  1. PetruGherasim19
    Feb 4, 2023
    5
    This album is mediocre. Somehow, it seems like every song sounds the same, doesn't stir any emotion in me, nor does it show me the true feelings of the artist. Only the song Ghost seems okay to me, the rest are just boring for all the loudmouths.
  2. whtq
    Feb 6, 2023
    6
    Pretty consistent. In everything. Quite repetitive/generic in parts but overall it's tolerable.
  3. Ben_riddle08
    Feb 4, 2023
    6
    Es un notable avance con respecto a su debut, tanto en letra como en lírica, pero sigo sin sentir personalidad en las canciones de Ava Max. Suena como música que podría estar haciendo cualquier otra artista y que funcionaria. Ese sonido dance debería explotarlo más, porque se ajusta a ella y creo que sería una incursión muy buena en futuros proyectos.
  4. musicbox
    Feb 22, 2023
    6
    on diamonds & dancefloors ava max ditches the faux-deep and fully pivots to four on the floor dance-pop to mixed results. the production is sleek and the songs mostly shimmering however by now pop music is getting close to the point of over-saturation when it comes to disco infused dance-pop and unfortunately ava max doesn't do nearly enough here to stand out from the crowd.

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. PopMatters
    Feb 2, 2023
    70
    For those who appreciate a particular branch of dance-pop, Diamonds & Dancefloors is a euphoric escape from the harsh realities of adult life.
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  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Feb 2, 2023
    70
    A solid enough collection of songs, each with a tight synthpop beat and strong vocal performance, but it isn’t necessarily a career-maker.
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  3. AllMusic
    Feb 2, 2023
    90
    Deftly executed and ideal for repeat listens, Diamonds & Dancefloors makes it two-for-two for Max's catalog, delivering on the promise of her debut and pushing her even further toward the top of the early-2020s pop pantheon.
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