Fake Sugar
by Beth Ditto
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jun 16, 2017
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. No Ripcord
    Jul 19, 2017
    60
    Ooh La La sharpens that edge with a straight-up shot of soul rock revivalism followed by a chaser of electro-groove. Ditto is at her peak at these moments, where she finds a balance between creativity and sneering attitude, and it would have been great to see more of that, and less of the studio-slick professionalism of the album’s sound.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Jun 23, 2017
    60
    It’s that smoothing of Ditto’s edges that prevents Fake Sugar from moving from a good, perfectly serviceable pop album to something truly great.
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Jun 14, 2017
    60
    Beth Ditto’s debut album is a bit of a mixed bag.
  5. The Skinny
    Jun 6, 2017
    60
    Fake Sugar is a real reinvention for Beth Ditto, but it’s not so much of a reinvention that her signature traits are unrecognisable.
  6. Mojo
    Jun 6, 2017
    60
    There is no doubt that Ditto can command the attention, but these songs don't quite sweeten the deal enough. [Jul 2017, p.89]
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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 41
  3. Negative: 3 out of 41
  1. Jhonatt
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Songs delightfully created to transport us to a time where layers of sound overlapped, causing feelings of various orders. Beth, you'reSongs delightfully created to transport us to a time where layers of sound overlapped, causing feelings of various orders. Beth, you're wonderful. I loved the album… Full Review »
  2. fakeSean
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    The first debut album of Beth Ditto is no doubt a success. The album is full of unique and powerful attitudes and ideas. Apart from the musicThe first debut album of Beth Ditto is no doubt a success. The album is full of unique and powerful attitudes and ideas. Apart from the music that is clearly a continue to the previous Gossip band, this album also gives us some surprises.… Full Review »
  3. mauriciovve12
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Amazing new album !
    She is in hew own style with songs like Oh My God, Fire, We Could Run and Lovers.
    The sound is unique, original and    Amazing new album !
    She is in hew own style with songs like Oh My God, Fire, We Could Run and Lovers.
    The sound is unique, original and cleraly she is not playing any games.
    She still the queen of alternative.    … Full Review »
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