Dirty Computer
by Janelle Monáe
  • Record Label: Bad Boy
  • Release Date: Apr 27, 2018
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
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  1. Mojo
    May 21, 2018
    60
    She repeatedly refers to her inability to express her emotions fully--which is exactly how Dirty Computer leaves you feeling. [Jul 2018, p.88]
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  2. The Guardian
    Apr 27, 2018
    60
    You occasionally wonder if an understandable desire to cross over commercially might not be at the root of the album’s less inspired moments: there’s something commonplace and risk-averse about the pop-R&B backing of Crazy, Classic, Life and I Got the Juice.

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#13 Best Album of 2018
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#17 Most Discussed Album of 2018
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#6 Most Shared Album of 2018

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 679 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 608 out of 679
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 679
  3. Negative: 42 out of 679
  1. dirtycomputer
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Pure excellent artistry is simply at work in this album. She touches on raw, unabashed identity and what it means to be a proud black,Pure excellent artistry is simply at work in this album. She touches on raw, unabashed identity and what it means to be a proud black, non-gender conforming individual in America given the sociopolitical context of our current modern society. She also utilizes exemplary elements from familiar artists in her work such as Prince and Grimes while also introducing new players into her discography such as the promising Zoë Kravitz and Brian Wilson from the iconic Beach Boys. Furthermore, the album is accompanied by an awe-inspiring 'emotion picture' that only attests to her sheer vision and creative innovation as an artist who is willing to cross traditional genres and boundaries in music and film. Indeed, Dirty Computer will truly withstand as one of her most ambitious projects of all time.… Full Review »
  2. sammyanthony
    May 17, 2018
    8
    Lyrically substantial, as usual. Melodically intriguing, yet some part of a few songs inadequate to build a masterpiece (read: mediocre), madeLyrically substantial, as usual. Melodically intriguing, yet some part of a few songs inadequate to build a masterpiece (read: mediocre), made them worth skipping. Regardless of those significant flaws, some songs are so evocative and solid in production like 'Screwed', 'Django Jane', 'PYNK', 'Make Me Feel', 'I Like That', 'Don't Judge Me' and 'So Afraid'.… Full Review »
  3. GaleLiu
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    My personal Album of the Year! Such a perfect masterpiece. Even though female empowerment through female sexuality is nothing new, the use ofMy personal Album of the Year! Such a perfect masterpiece. Even though female empowerment through female sexuality is nothing new, the use of queerness in her lyrics and visuals is just bold and outstanding. Personal favs: Screwed, Django Jane, PYNK, I Like That.… Full Review »
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