Dirty Computer
by Janelle Monáe
  • Record Label: Bad Boy
  • Release Date: Apr 27, 2018
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
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  1. michaelm93l
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Just magnificent along with the emotion picture its a true piece of art! True talent.
  2. its997
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    @niqartali why u hating⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️
  3. no1angel
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    simplesmente INCRÍVEL como qualquer coisa que Janelle se dispõe a fazer. o filme também é MUITO BOM!!!! essa mulher não consegue errar em definitivamente nada. perfeita.
  4. Mathex
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    this album is a materpiece to my ears! and this cover art is GORGEOUS! i'm in love
  5. Refall
    Apr 27, 2018
    9
    First impression: what an utterly fantastic album. I'm not entirely sure if it manages to revive ArchAndroid's sonic magic, but it's full of great, refreshing, original songs, which make for a cohesive end result. Definitely check this one out.
  6. superblablo
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    One of her best works yet. Everything is extraordinarily mesmerizing. The production, vocals, lyrics & themes and flow when she raps are absolutely delightful. The Emotion Picture also needs to be discussed: it reminded me sometimes to Blade Runner, The Handmaid's Tale and Black Mirror's episode 'St. Junipero'. Everything mixed makes the album to have a Prince vibe that you will not deny,One of her best works yet. Everything is extraordinarily mesmerizing. The production, vocals, lyrics & themes and flow when she raps are absolutely delightful. The Emotion Picture also needs to be discussed: it reminded me sometimes to Blade Runner, The Handmaid's Tale and Black Mirror's episode 'St. Junipero'. Everything mixed makes the album to have a Prince vibe that you will not deny, buy this album right now!… Expand
  7. gustavolsb
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    This will definitely be remembered as a boundary-pushing audiovisual experience. Within an ambitious project, the songs follow a pattern which brings us through a journey of self-discovery, fun, enjoying the simplicity of life and, more specifically, being a black woman in these times. Simple messages given through upbeat songs, raps, amusing rhymes all conceived by the brilliant creativeThis will definitely be remembered as a boundary-pushing audiovisual experience. Within an ambitious project, the songs follow a pattern which brings us through a journey of self-discovery, fun, enjoying the simplicity of life and, more specifically, being a black woman in these times. Simple messages given through upbeat songs, raps, amusing rhymes all conceived by the brilliant creative mind of Janelle.… Expand
  8. Herntzjrt
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    This is a summary of perfection, it's an excellent album from start to finish
  9. JaiderAdkins
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    This is the album of the year! It is so great, I love it.
    All the songs are my favorites
  10. niqartali
    Apr 27, 2018
    0
    This is argubly weaker than Electric Lady, not even mention geniune ArchAndroid. Just listen to "Oh Maker" "Locked Inside" and "Sir Greendown" to realise how poor this album is.
  11. nothing1
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece. It is perfectly produced and seems to be a united story with no filler songs at all. Also album combines catchy beats and experimental songs really well. I especially like Make Me Feel, Crazy,Classic, Life and I Like That.
  12. crafty7
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Impeccable album. This wasn't as good as her 2010 masterpiece The ArchAndroid, but it would be insanely hard to beat it. In this album, she comes out as herself, presenting 12 extremely catchy R&B, pop, and hip-hop songs with her amazing ability to make any genre work for her. Buy this album! You won't regret it!
  13. rowt
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Every song in this album is so good! I especially love how she does the transitions between each song, makes it a very smooth listening experience. The singles were exceptional but there are no filler songs in it at all
  14. Paulo_Jorge
    Apr 27, 2018
    9
    Dirty Computer it's not as grand and epic as ArchAndroid, but it's certainly her catchiest album yet, balancing really good the mainstream pop sound with Janelle's usual way of experimenting and pushing the genre forwards. If ArchAndroid is her's To Pimp a Butterfly, then this is certainly her DAMN.
  15. buterakatyy
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Great album, best songs are screwed, take a byte, pynk, don’t judge me and make me feel. buy dirty computer on itunes!!
  16. 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, 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 herPure 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.… Expand
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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
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Oct 5, 2018
    67
    Hints of Michael Jackson's melodic moonwalking lace in the type of hip-hop ennui that will appeal to fans of Solange's A Seat at the Table, plus a sexy swagger of feminist liberation that screams 2018.
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  2. The Wire
    Jul 13, 2018
    80
    She mostly succeeds at marrying that [transcendent black pop] to a sound that’s broader and more accessible than anything she’s put out to date. [Jul 2018, p.53]
  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Jun 27, 2018
    70
    After navigating complex matrices of identity under an indulgent, accessible veneer, Dirty Computer is ultimately--even “simply”--a cathartic assertion of self in a hostile system.
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