• Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Aug 25, 2017
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  1. Aug 29, 2017
    10
    número #1 no meu coração sem dúvidas. Elas mostraram amadurecimento além de ser um album super coeso. As músicas são ótimas e todo o conjunto é maravilhosos.
  2. Aug 29, 2017
    10
    The production/vocal engineering is a biT off on some of the songs but it's not the girls fault that Epic give them 0 budget. Talented, brilliant, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not been done before.
  3. Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Fantastic album, definitely their best to date. Easily eclipses 7/27 and Reflection in terms of songwriting and production quality. The vocals are full of personality and the lyrics are mature and well-written. Highlights: Don't Say You Love Me, Lonely Night, Deliver
  4. Aug 29, 2017
    10
    The storytelling not only is better than in the other two albums, but it also EXISTS now. There is a relationship that starts to fail and go all the way down.

    The harmonies are on point and they don't sound disjointed at all. Dinah, Ally and Normani have a bigger participation now, and it's something to put our eyes on.

    Good job, ladies.
  5. Aug 29, 2017
    9
    This is an AMAZING album. They showed that they can be mature and they are not scared of taking new paths. Now, they work as a team, all together and in the same way. They are working as a team in the fact that they ALL sing, not just one or two girls. The four girls shine with their beautiful and powerful voices. Also de lyrics and the music are so fresh, they have changed the wholeThis is an AMAZING album. They showed that they can be mature and they are not scared of taking new paths. Now, they work as a team, all together and in the same way. They are working as a team in the fact that they ALL sing, not just one or two girls. The four girls shine with their beautiful and powerful voices. Also de lyrics and the music are so fresh, they have changed the whole concept of the band bringing us really something new to the music.
    Songs like Bridges or Don't say you love me are so beautiful and with a really deep lyrics.
    They also brought us powerful melodies like He like that, lonely night or even sauced up.
    They only thing i regret is the fact that they didn't do this earlier.
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  6. srn
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    The girls of Fifth Harmony weren't wrong when they said this album is going to be a true body of work and their best one yet. It is a short but a solid pop album. There is not one song that sounds out of place or bad!

    The flow of songs deserves a special mention especially the flow from Lonely Night (track 6) to Angel (track 8) deserves a standing ovation. The album doesn't have a lot
    The girls of Fifth Harmony weren't wrong when they said this album is going to be a true body of work and their best one yet. It is a short but a solid pop album. There is not one song that sounds out of place or bad!

    The flow of songs deserves a special mention especially the flow from Lonely Night (track 6) to Angel (track 8) deserves a standing ovation. The album doesn't have a lot of big producers behind it (except a few) yet it offers us a great mix of songs with incredible production.

    It is not unknown that these girls are talented and own incredible vocals, but this album shows us an elevated side of their vocal abilities. They sound more like a group (not that they didn't before but it's more harmonious now). I am so glad they fought for the group and got the creative control over this album. Not only did they co-wrote more than half of the songs but sat with producers and suggested ideas. After everything they have been through, I never thought we will get to see this side of theirs - the happy and creative. They have proved their point and are here to stay. I am so proud of them.

    This project is better than their previous work by miles. Fifth Harmony, no doubt, is one of the best pop albums released this year so far. Congratulations girls!
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  7. Aug 29, 2017
    10
    VERY different from their past albums. I can hear everyone sing this time. This is the first time where I'm not desperate to skip a song. It took me a while to accept "Down" when it first released but it definitely has a place in this album.
  8. ZGL
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Amazing pop album mixed urban sounds and hints or R&B
    Great vocals; all of their voices are showcased beautifully, you get to appreciate their range and tones individually and also how well they blend as a group with all the amazing harmonies.
    Incredible production.
    Mature lyrics.
    Their best album to date by FAR.
  9. Aug 29, 2017
    10
    *inserts meme WE HAVE DECIDED TO STAN FOREVER* Not only their most cohesive album but also the one where we can clearly hear all of them in every track. The sound is so different and I wish Fifth Harmony was like this since day one. This album truly deserves every piece of compliment and recognition. Congratulations, I even have the pleasure to listen to the songs this time. An album of RESPECT!
  10. Aug 29, 2017
    10
    This is by far their best album to date , I can't wait to see what more can come out of these talented women yes women because they have grown so much ,I am so proud
  11. Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Wow this album is incredible specially knowing the girls had to go through to be able to record it! these girls are so freaken talented its unfair. Go check out some of Normanis Dancing with the stars videos, they are breath taking.
  12. Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Best album of their career with mature lyrics, incredible and creative melodies and amazing vocals. My favorite song are Don´t say you love me, Lonely night (very creative melody) and Bridges.
  13. Aug 29, 2017
    10
    É incrivel como as vozes ficam maravilhosas em cada música, sem duvidas o melhor album da carreira, as musicas são incriveis, só tem hino atras de hino, Fifth Harmony é a sua hora de brilhar.
  14. Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Their best album, hands down. Lots of harmonies, as well as written lyrics. This is not just another one of their albums, it's something far from different. Please make sure to support them by buying the album.
  15. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    I was worried at first on what the album would sound like. This is due to Down being an underwhelming single (not saying its bad, but it wasn't their best). But, once Angel came out, and I heard it for the first time, I was completely in love with it. The August 25th came, and Fifth Harmony is definitely their best work yet. Every single song just completely blew my mind, from theI was worried at first on what the album would sound like. This is due to Down being an underwhelming single (not saying its bad, but it wasn't their best). But, once Angel came out, and I heard it for the first time, I was completely in love with it. The August 25th came, and Fifth Harmony is definitely their best work yet. Every single song just completely blew my mind, from the production of the songs to the lyrics, the album is one of the best I've ever heard.

    Here are some of the standouts:

    Sauced Up: club-worthy, party-worthy, it's a feel good kind of song and it's that kind of song where you'll end up singing along to with everybody

    Deliver: Everything about this song is perfection, their vocals matched up perfectly, Dinah Jane definitely stole the show

    Lonely Night: Once again, Dinah stole the show here. But everybody else did amazing also. It's like there's 3 different songs in one

    Don't Say You Love Me: If you love Gonna Get Better from 7/27, then this is for you. The lyrics are beautiful and well-written, and their vocals are powerful and you can hear their vulnerability when they are singing. This is definitely a fan-favorite

    Angel: Love. It. Grown 5H in the house.

    Bridges: The message of the song is beautiful and it's what needed to be said right now. Vocals - A+

    Overall, the album showcased their true talents and their strengths with the choices of music they made. This is just the beginning for the ladies, and hope for Fifth Harmony part 2 kind of album in the future.
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  16. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    I believe this is their most cohesive album to date. With one less, slightly out of place vocal, these ladies are able blend their voices and create layered harmonies and vocals that frankly we have yet to hear from them. This signifies a rebirth from them and I honestly can't wait to hear more from this strong foursome.

    Also, noting the fact that they have been involved with the
    I believe this is their most cohesive album to date. With one less, slightly out of place vocal, these ladies are able blend their voices and create layered harmonies and vocals that frankly we have yet to hear from them. This signifies a rebirth from them and I honestly can't wait to hear more from this strong foursome.

    Also, noting the fact that they have been involved with the project from conception makes them a force to be reckon with. Girl groups are needed in this industry and Fifth Harmony are making their mark in pop culture.
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  17. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    FABULOSO, contiene mezclas maduras. Esta vez no se enfocaron tanto en realizar pop y dar un ambiente pesado, si no más bien tiene sonidos ligeros y más pegajosos que lo usual, en general creo que es un grandioso álbum. Provoca escucharlo una y otra vez
  18. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    This style of music combined with them, I hope they continue to invest in R&B, they are very talented and are increasingly proving the potential. Congrats girls
  19. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    Best Fifth Harmony album to date. Smooth Harmony's, And there's not one person trying to overpower the girls. I was surprised because you never hear these girls real voices and the abilities they can create with it.Without words to describe how good this album is. The harmonies, vocals, high notes, instrumental, wow this very wonderful. Fifth Harmony finally showed what a real group is!Best Fifth Harmony album to date. Smooth Harmony's, And there's not one person trying to overpower the girls. I was surprised because you never hear these girls real voices and the abilities they can create with it.Without words to describe how good this album is. The harmonies, vocals, high notes, instrumental, wow this very wonderful. Fifth Harmony finally showed what a real group is! Have shown that they are capable YES. Congratulations girls, you guys rocked. Expand
  20. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    Finally an album that I hear the voice of all, divided solos, harmony in the voices I loved this album, it was the album that I liked the most.
    Congrats Fifth Harmony
  21. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    An amazing album from 1-10 no skips. Theses girls delivered a cohesive album witch maturity, vocal diversity and great production. They really dropped the Fifth and added all the harmonies. Good Job!
  22. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    I gave this album a 10, and it truly deserves! I was blown away when I first heard it and it's been on repeat ever since. The melodies are fresh and catchy, which is a big change from their previous work. The production, the ad-libs, the use of actual instrument actually surprised me, I was not expecting this good of an album coming from them. Truly impressed!
  23. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    More mature, vocals on point, equal distribution of the lines. Not to forget the well written lyrics and the amazing harmonies. Quality over quantity I have to admit. BEST ALBUM YET.
  24. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    It is their best album, more harmonies, all the girls can sing and is an album without any bad song (except down, lol) For me, the best songs are Don't Say You Love Me and Sauced Up!
  25. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    I have never really being into this group's music before except for a couple of songs but this album changed my opinion about them. I think they gave their most cohesive album and they got to show how much power and talent these girls have. It felt like they used to be the underdogs but this is really a proof they are talented enough to continue with the group and be very successful. GiveI have never really being into this group's music before except for a couple of songs but this album changed my opinion about them. I think they gave their most cohesive album and they got to show how much power and talent these girls have. It felt like they used to be the underdogs but this is really a proof they are talented enough to continue with the group and be very successful. Give them a chance, I wasn't disappointed and I'm sure a lot of you won't either if you give them the opportunity Expand
  26. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an album that gave me all the feelings there are. This album transfers from a club vibe to a sad vibe, from an upbeat song to a ballad and there are some songs with important meanings, namely the song Bridges. The song has lyrics such as: ' We know love can conquer hate' and 'Because love's worth fighting for'. It is a song about equality, everyone is beautiful and we are stronger united.

    This album really shows the potential of each girl (Normani, Ally, Dinah and Lauren). You can hear them sing really low and other times hitting those high notes. In some songs, you can hear their voices get emotional and in others, you can hear them just 'having fun'.

    This album, so far, is the best album Fifth Harmony has brought to our daily life. No, I am not exaggerating. The songs on this album are co-written by the lovely girls, they even produced some sounds to a couple songs. These girls experimented with their ideas for this album and I would like to say that the girls succeeded in making a beautiful work of art.

    This album contains 10 songs, is co-written by Fifth Harmony and has already won a VMA.

    I really recommend this album to everyone who enjoys listening to meaningful lyrics, from upbeat to ballad songs, beautiful voices and wants to be part of the soon-to-be won Grammy.
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  27. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    Fifth Harmony's album is on another level because they had a chance to write on this album and didn't stick to pop-ish vibe but take risks to experiment their voices that they should do in their last 2 albums. This is the most cohesive album they've ever done. Well done!
  28. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    Their best album. You can hear the harmonies, a well written lyrics and many bops. Their best songs for me are "Don't Say You Love Me", "Lonely Night" and "Bridges"(We build bridges not walls).
  29. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    Best album YET. So glad they got to express themselves in a way they never got the chance to in their past albums. Unexplainably proud of Ally, Dinah Jane, Normani, and Lauren. I love the WOMEN so much.
  30. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    A really solid album. The girls of Fifth Harmony really came this time to show their power vocals that have been kept for so long. Well, better late than never! The songs are great and the album has a excellent flow.
  31. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    SO GOOD! The best álbum of their career, the most cohesive, with a beautiful harmony and beautiful solos too, and with a good POP/R&B vibe. Amazing work!
  32. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    By finally having the creative freedom that they begged so hard to their label, co-wroting over half of the songs in this project and also by being involved in its' production, the ladies of Fifth Harmony showcase what their full potential may seem like. this is by FAR their most cohesive, harmonious, personal, natural, vulnerable, mature, orginial album and also their strongest vocally.By finally having the creative freedom that they begged so hard to their label, co-wroting over half of the songs in this project and also by being involved in its' production, the ladies of Fifth Harmony showcase what their full potential may seem like. this is by FAR their most cohesive, harmonious, personal, natural, vulnerable, mature, orginial album and also their strongest vocally. amazing melodies, stunning vocals by ALL the members, relatable but not superficial lyrics. easily one of the best pop records of the year so far and definitely their best LP 'til now. excited for their future. Expand
  33. Aug 30, 2017
    10
    This album is a throwback of the early 2000's but fresh enough to not feel outdated and with their personal signature. Everything is layered to perfection, you can distinguish the voices over each other. A lot of harmonies. The production is untouchable. All the girls shine vocally and surprisingly they wrote more than half of the album. Their best work by far. Pop and R&B vibes all overThis album is a throwback of the early 2000's but fresh enough to not feel outdated and with their personal signature. Everything is layered to perfection, you can distinguish the voices over each other. A lot of harmonies. The production is untouchable. All the girls shine vocally and surprisingly they wrote more than half of the album. Their best work by far. Pop and R&B vibes all over it. Brilliant. Expand
  34. Aug 31, 2017
    10
    Such a good album, it shows a lot more harmonies from these girls and man, they do it so well. And let's talk about how it's so cohesive on the sounds pattern. I stan.
  35. Aug 31, 2017
    10
    This album is ssooo good. BUY and STREAM it people.. you'll love it, best album by them so far. and its also co-written by them. Harmonies on pont. Lyrics on point. "I believe in the beauty of love"-BRIDGES track#10. but for real all of the song in this album fire! I love it
  36. Aug 31, 2017
    10
    It turns out that all of their albums have been just wonderful. This album is just as good as their last one (7/27) which is a big compliment. "Lonely Night" is my favorite song, the way they played with the production is staggering and the vocals are impressive.
  37. Aug 31, 2017
    10
    I love this album, its so good. Im glad that they were able to write their own songs and express themselves through their music. Love that you can actually hear their voices, no one is trying to overpower everyone else voice like before. Bridges is such an amazing song, the message of the song is strong and beautiful.
  38. Aug 31, 2017
    10
    a well structured album, totally harmonious. The best career album really.
    the harmony's, vocals, instrumental and high notes they're wonderful. congratulations
  39. Aug 31, 2017
    10
    This is their best album. It's fabulous! só tem hino nesse álbum, todas as músicas são maravilhosas, as letras das músicas, a harmonia desse grupo está maravilhosa.
  40. Sep 22, 2017
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A tragic new start for the girl band Fifth Harmony.
    With the drop of their member Camila Cabello, Fifth harmony also drop in music quality. They still need to find their identity as a group.
    The album is full of generic summer "bops" with no correlation, most of the songs are recreations of their biggest hits. Nothing new or surprising.
    Except for Sauced Up - A chill summer bop
    Bridges - A nice upbeat ballad with cute meaning
    And Angel - A trap r&b sexy bop

    The other songs are straight generic trash with repetitive chorus.
    Also I don't know why they claim to "co-write" their songs, they used like 6 writers to make simple songs like "Sauced up".
    I had big expectations for this but it's too generic and expose how loose they are without the lead member Camila.
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  41. Sep 29, 2017
    3
    I'm tired of these girls with your generic songs that never cease ... Each album seems the same songs, I do not see evolution, GENERIC GENERIC GENERIC
  42. Jan 13, 2018
    10
    Great album, with exception of Down. Really great listen. Favs are Angel, He like that, Deliver, Lonely Night.
  43. Jan 13, 2018
    10
    Bíblia sonora
    Melhor album da Fifth harmony sem duvidas
    As musicas são incríveis
  44. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    scoskdkdkskwkwkwjshshdhdwjakwkwkkssksks me dieron ganas de vomitar cuando lo escuche wakala
  45. Nov 25, 2017
    5
    I wanted to like that album so much. Because after Camila left this group I thought that I'm so excited to see that this group is a strong four. But sadly this album was the weakest album of their discography. Lack of creative songs, but I like the fact that they tried to experiment with music.
  46. Mar 18, 2018
    10
    O primeiro álbum delas sendo um quarteto não deixou à desejar em nenhum quesito.Ótimos vocais,músicas que se encaixaram a cada integrante.Um álbum digno de prestígios.
  47. Feb 12, 2020
    10
    If only epic let them CREATE, it would have been even better than Self Titled. PERFECT
  48. Sep 20, 2017
    6
    Its good i guess, but compared to 7/27 its a complete mess. They need Camila!!!

    Best Song(s):
    Down ft. Gucci Mane
    He Like That
    Angel

    Worst Song(s):
    Bridges
    Sauced Up
  49. Sep 7, 2017
    7
    I started to know the group last year with the success of "Work From Home" and then listening to their previous record "7/27". What I really wanted from 5th Harmony was Camila to leave and create a record that could sound more mature and inspired. Camila left and so I has big expectations for this album.
    I think that the track in this album are quite good, there are some that are really
    I started to know the group last year with the success of "Work From Home" and then listening to their previous record "7/27". What I really wanted from 5th Harmony was Camila to leave and create a record that could sound more mature and inspired. Camila left and so I has big expectations for this album.
    I think that the track in this album are quite good, there are some that are really good ("Sauced Up", "Deliver", "He like that", "Lonely Night") and other that go unnoticed. The main problem with this album is the timing: it is evident that the girls where forced to release the album as soon as possible in order to exploit the media attention from Camila's departure. The result is that "Fifth Harmony" sounds like hasty, but, overall, it remains a good pop album with more R&B and Urban influences when compared with its predecessors.
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  50. Sep 12, 2017
    4
    This album is disgusting in its awful danceable disguise and sickly interior, abundant with monotonous melody lines and a scanty, annoying empty sound that poisons and abuses today’s growing oblivious audience, comparable to being the cheap fast food of the entire music world that is stopping and hindering the growth of affordable five star cuisines. My Score: 65/180 (Bad) = 3.6/10
  51. Aug 28, 2017
    10
    Best album of the career, great lyrics, very good beat, I really liked the aranjo and vocals, impeccable in this new era, i am very surprised with this album
  52. Sep 1, 2017
    6
    The girls - without Camila Cabello - release a good follow-up of 7/27. It's like a B side, the second part of the last project. We can hear a lot of similar sounds to their previous album: Down, the lead single, sounds like their smash hit Work From Home; Don't Say You Love Me, one of the best song of this new album, has the same structure of Gonna Get Better. As in 7/27, old school R&B isThe girls - without Camila Cabello - release a good follow-up of 7/27. It's like a B side, the second part of the last project. We can hear a lot of similar sounds to their previous album: Down, the lead single, sounds like their smash hit Work From Home; Don't Say You Love Me, one of the best song of this new album, has the same structure of Gonna Get Better. As in 7/27, old school R&B is mixed with tropical house. I suggest you to listen to Deliver, Angel, Don't Say You Love Me and Lonely Night. Expand
  53. Sep 4, 2017
    10
    Their BEST one yet! I really loved all the songs and how their voices connected in an amazing way, with such emotion! I hope they continue to make music forever.
  54. Aug 31, 2017
    10
    Amazing album with amazing songs. Transitions between the songs are beautiful. Harmonies and adlibs are better than ever in their new album. Their best album to date.
  55. Sep 1, 2017
    10
    This is very sold album with lots of diversity in it and they're harmony is on point, Ally surprised me with her rapping skills I hope she do that more often. I personally love don't say you love me and Angel. I feel like the girls really upgraded their music. Having said that, the album is short for my liking & unfortunately I forget most of the songs when I stop listening however, asThis is very sold album with lots of diversity in it and they're harmony is on point, Ally surprised me with her rapping skills I hope she do that more often. I personally love don't say you love me and Angel. I feel like the girls really upgraded their music. Having said that, the album is short for my liking & unfortunately I forget most of the songs when I stop listening however, as soon as I hear any of the songs I cant help but to dance and feel sassy. I hope they release more music or deluxe album with more songs since I enjoyed this a lot and now I can see they have so much more they can give. I'd also love to see them write more deep songs tho, the whole album felt unpersonal yet somehow I understand since these's 4 of them but I feel with the right writers they can teach them or show them away to do so *Epic book them A listed writers*. This album left me wondering where would they be now if they took this path from the start. I think they would've dominated sad they needed to experience such horrible thing to move on to better things. nevertheless, I'm adding it to my playlist "ext Bridges" . All the love to the ladies of Fifth harmony "Ally, Normai, Dinah and Lauren". Expand
  56. Sep 1, 2017
    10
    O álbum é sem duvidas o melhor da carreira, a sonoridade os vocais tudo está maravilhoso e o amadurecimento delas é claramente visível, elas finalmente encontraram a Harmonia.
    Não poderia estar mais orgulhoso delas!!!
  57. Sep 1, 2017
    10
    El mejor álbum "Reflection" y "7/27" son buenos. Pero no tanto como este. Merece un Grammy igual que "The Hurting, The Healing, The Loving" de Camila Culobello
  58. Sep 22, 2017
    10
    For me this is their best album,they expressed what they had to say and the rhythms are very addictive and stickier than those of 7/27, i really love the album
  59. Sep 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor album da carreira do 5H! Vocais impressionantes, mostra atitude, amadurecimento e muito talento! Parabéns Fifth Harmony, você se tornou um ícone, o novo Destiny's Child. Expand
  60. Sep 17, 2017
    5
    5/10 I did not really like this album. But however it is slightly better than their last one. In this album there were a couple of songs that I like but the rest I did not like it
  61. Oct 13, 2017
    10
    Melhor álbum de todos,só faltou mesmo foi divulgação,músicas ótimas,mais maduras,realmente amei o álbum,cada música melhor que a outra,não consigo dizer que à uma música ruim.
  62. Oct 3, 2017
    10
    A wonderful pop album, good lyrics, wonderful rhythms. Congratulations to the group, I love them, I hope they continue to evolve more and more. BUY FIFTH HARMONY ON ITUNES!
  63. Jan 17, 2018
    10
    Underrated and didn't deserve to flop. also fir the person who said "terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible terrible dismember please, my ears, they hurt. they cant sing. theyre always out of breath." I mean ok we been knew ur only saying this cuz u stan C*mila and can't handle the fact that they're prettier and more talented than that lemur will ever be
  64. Oct 15, 2017
    8
    Após a saída da Camila, fiquei bastante triste e ansiosa para ver como as meninas iriam se sair com esse novo álbum e posso dizer que estou muito satisfeito com o resultado final. O álbum está muito bom e coeso. Parabéns as meninas, conseguiram na minha opinião o melhor album do grupo até o momento.
  65. Nov 16, 2017
    10
    If you thought Fifth Harmony were sexing things up way too much with their smashes “Worth It” or “Work From Home”, you may not be ready to handle “Fifth Harmony”, their third studio album. In recent interviews, the girls have stated that the “manufactured girl group” is long gone and that this was the very first time they were hands on their own music. The girls got to write their songsIf you thought Fifth Harmony were sexing things up way too much with their smashes “Worth It” or “Work From Home”, you may not be ready to handle “Fifth Harmony”, their third studio album. In recent interviews, the girls have stated that the “manufactured girl group” is long gone and that this was the very first time they were hands on their own music. The girls got to write their songs and choose the direction they wanted to go with.

    “Down” wasn’t really a good representation of that. Sounding like a recycled version of the smash “Work From Home”, the single ended up underperforming despite of its dancehall influences. It was also in charge of opening the album and, to be quite honest, it can easily be named as one of the weakest links in it. In Fifth Harmony’s defense, it’s not like this record contains a lot of obvious hits in it as they took a less pop approach with it. The new single - “He Like That” - does bring a Pop flavour into the game but its lyrics are obviously influenced by urban music: “He got that dope boy cash, but he get it nine to 5ing”. In the pop zone we can still find “Make You Mad” that includes the tropical house popularized by Justin Bieber.

    This mix of Pop, dancehall and R&B is continuously heard throughout the record making it a very cohesive album - something that has been missing in 5H’s albums as their team always preferred to test the waters first. Nonetheless, “Fifth Harmony” has more to offer other than love or sex songs. “Sauced Up”, for instances, allows Fifth Harmony to celebrate the nightlife and delivers one of their best club anthems. On the other hand, “Bridges” takes a complete political approach and an obvious shade towards Donald Trump: “We build bridges… Bridges not walls.” I am proud!

    But who say they were angels? Well, they certainly sound likes ones in the touching (and only ballad) “Don’t Say You Love Me” and in the slow R&B jam “Messy” where they accept their flaws but in the rest of “Fifth Harmony”, it’s hard to see them as ones. We have had already some proves of that in songs such as “Down” (“'Cause baby, you know how to take that cake), “Make You Mad” (“Can't take the heat, coming from the inside out”) and even “He Like That” but more evidences can be found and not only sexually.

    “Angel” and “Lonely Night” (my ultimate favorite!) set things quite straight with their men: “If you got another chick on the side, bye-bye, bye-bye”. This type of women empowerment takes me to another topic… A lot of people will obviously criticize Fifth Harmony for sexing up their music but, to my ears, they are only expressing their confidence and sexuality. “Deliver” is a great example of showcasing women empowerment and confidence by being aware that they know their body and they know their worth: “I never hit or miss, he know I always come through”. Slay that boy!

    That is a great way of wrapping up this review. Yes, “Fifth Harmony” show a more mature side of the group and allows them to explore their sexuality more than ever. A lot will not agree but more than a simple girl group that solely sings about heartbreak, Fifth Harmony are here to empower women and be a role model to them. They’ve been doing that right from the start: “C-O-N-F-I--D-E-N-T. That’s Me. I’m Confident.” from “BO$$”, their first major single.
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  66. Dec 25, 2017
    10
    Their best album yet. Most of the songs are brilliant. Especially the tracks like Down, He Like That, Lonely Night, Don't Say You Love Me, Angel and Messy are the best.
  67. Jan 31, 2018
    2
    I honestly was hoping for more. After the fifth member left I thought they would improve since she had the most distinct voice, but no, they still the same thing. Maybe the name should change from Fifth Harmony to No Harmony. And that is not even what bothered me most, it was actually the empty lyrics, only one of the tracks was more elaborate. Really disappointed!
  68. Jan 12, 2018
    9
    A great comeback from a tough year. This album is fresh but with old school vibes, enjoyable for everyone to hear and with a great production. All of the girls shine through this album, vocally to lyrically, and the vocal harmonies they do are simple, but exquisite. It is their best album up to date, and it will definitely become one of those albums that the next generation of pop girlsA great comeback from a tough year. This album is fresh but with old school vibes, enjoyable for everyone to hear and with a great production. All of the girls shine through this album, vocally to lyrically, and the vocal harmonies they do are simple, but exquisite. It is their best album up to date, and it will definitely become one of those albums that the next generation of pop girls and groups will rely on to influence their sound. Expand
  69. Jan 17, 2018
    10
    Without a doubt, the best album I've ever heard! Perfect harmony, great beats, vocals on the spot, in my opinion this is the best album of their career.
  70. Jan 13, 2018
    10
    even going through difficult times these girls managed to move on and the result is there, a great album.
  71. Jan 13, 2018
    10
    Tirando down e he like that é um álbum incrível estou muito orgulhosa das minhas meninas
  72. Jan 14, 2018
    10
    Fantastic, definitely your best so far. Easily eclipses 7/27 and Reflection in terms of composition and production quality. The vocals have more harmony.
  73. Jan 14, 2018
    10
    A great album with many different sounds, but they match and fit perfectly in the album I recommend this album to any with a good taste in Modern Day Pop and R&B! can't put down the album really enjoyed it!
  74. Jan 14, 2018
    10
    What an amazing album! The lyrics, the production, and the feelings that the four girls bring to the album is amazing! angel and Bridges are stand out in the album. Don't say you love is an amazing song too! Can't stop listing to the Album. Great job girls!
  75. Jan 17, 2018
    10
    I love all the songs, the beat, the voices, the lyrics, everything in it is perfect. This album is wonderful, I listen to it every day. I recommend!
  76. Jul 23, 2018
    4
    Fifth Harmony has never been able to get over it at all and they have not even done it for what is probably their final project, it's a shame. It is evident how difficult it was to adapt to the new world with one less member and that is reflected in the artistic and commercial performance of this album. Very good work choosing both promotional and official singles because they are the mostFifth Harmony has never been able to get over it at all and they have not even done it for what is probably their final project, it's a shame. It is evident how difficult it was to adapt to the new world with one less member and that is reflected in the artistic and commercial performance of this album. Very good work choosing both promotional and official singles because they are the most discoverable album and naming the album because to participate for the first time directly in the composition of the songs it was necessary that their first and last album as a quartet was homonymous. Expand
  77. Dec 21, 2018
    10
    Fifth Harmony, even in difficult times and losses in its composition made an incredible album and that really saw detail and finger of each. We have generic songs, we have sad songs, dances and reflections! The flex album I usually call. Amazing.
  78. Jun 8, 2018
    10
    is the best of fifth harmony, the deserves all amazing work hard, love you girls,
  79. Sep 3, 2020
    10
    This album is literally perfect and I can’t explain how much i love it, it definitely deserves more!
  80. Sep 20, 2020
    10
    Aun sigo esperando a que algun dia regresen como grupo y sigan sacando arte de musica
  81. Dec 6, 2019
    10
    The album shows a growth from the 4 girls. The harmonies are insane and their voices are very beautiful!
  82. Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Apesar de mal planejado o álbum possui uma sonoridade nova e que combina muito com o grupo. No entanto não foi tão explorada como deveria.
  83. Dec 7, 2019
    10
    O melhor álbum das meninas, a evolução delas, e as letras, que elas poderam pela primeira vez participar da composição, letras emocionantes e tocantes, álbum digno de muita aclamação
  84. Aug 1, 2020
    9
    The most cohesive and balanced album from the ladies. Fith harmony is a timeless album even 3 years after its release still.
  85. Feb 7, 2020
    10
    In a more cohesive album and fully focused on super productions and good compositions and larger participations, the lack of a member disappeared. Their harmony together was a very high point of this album that proved once and for all that they are professional yes! R&B's investment was the icing on the cake, I'd get in my car and listen to the album all the way.
  86. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. DEMASIADO ARTE, LETRAS PERFECTAS. NADA MAS QUE DECIR, NO ABUSARON DE AUTOTUNE.
    Simplemente el mejor album
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  87. Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Fifth Harmony demuestra que con una colaboración es más que suficiente para brillar, en su mayoría de tracks muestran sonidos diferentes. Siendo 7/27 su album más maduro.
  88. Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Admito que me gusto el álbum aun que creo qur no el mejor de la Girlband de la decada incluso podria decir que reflection es su mejor trabajo discográfico
  89. Dec 8, 2021
    8
    Su álbum con mejor cohesión y apreciación vocal de las integrantes a pesar de la ausencia de camila
  90. Sep 13, 2020
    10
    PERFECT!!! This girls DID THAT! They grew so much and this album is so authentic and so them! So great!
  91. Nov 30, 2020
    9
    Honestly really liked this album! I feel like all four of them really got to shine as they discover new r&b sounds. I really liked the maturity of this album which reflects in their lyrics and visuals. I feel like with this album they show a more authentic side with a lot more personality and chemistry. But unfortunately due to their management's lack of interest and budget, some of theirHonestly really liked this album! I feel like all four of them really got to shine as they discover new r&b sounds. I really liked the maturity of this album which reflects in their lyrics and visuals. I feel like with this album they show a more authentic side with a lot more personality and chemistry. But unfortunately due to their management's lack of interest and budget, some of their best recordings and visuals weren't released. They had so much potential and hope to see the four of them come together in the future. Expand
  92. Mar 12, 2021
    10
    Melhor álbum sem dúvidas! Muito maduro e a divisão é muito mais igualitária
  93. Nov 2, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece! My favorite songs are Bridges and Lonely Night. They did an amazing job
  94. Nov 6, 2021
    10
    este álbum fue el mejor de Fifth Harmony sin duda estas críticas están sesgadas por la falta de una integrante pero este proyecto fue donde la chicas tuvieron más libertad creativa, un álbum infravalorado
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Oct 3, 2017
    40
    The majority of its ten tracks resemble either retreads of their former glories or listless attempts at Spotify-friendly R&B which rob them of any identity whatsoever.
  2. Sep 8, 2017
    53
    Fifth Harmony isn’t offensively bad, in fact, it sits quite comfortably with many other acts dominating the charts at the moment. But it’s too safe, too by-the-numbers, too beige to stand up to even Fifth Harmony’s previous work, which carried more lyrical and musical heft.
  3. Aug 31, 2017
    60
    A workmanlike pop album, vocally immaculate and sonically au courant, but seldom more than functional.