Fire Within
by Birdy
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Sep 23, 2013
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 62
  3. Negative: 3 out of 62

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  1. khutch
    Feb 20, 2014
    8
    Birdy is so simple and sincere, she is solid and impressively talented, is followed by a piano or a guitar, Birdy is always great. Fire Within only reaffirmed as one of the best young artists of his generation.
  2. FlavioFranco
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
    Como visto em seu debut, Birdy demonstra seu exímio talento como cantora e pianista. Em Fire Within a jovem inglesa surpreende como uma grande compositora. A voz e aparência mais madura demonstram a evolução da jovem em sua brilhante carreira.
  3. tevoDF
    Dec 8, 2013
    10
    Just one word: AMAZING. Birdy have an incredible talent.
    Favorite songs: "All You Never Say", "Maybe", "Heart Of Gold", "Wings" and "Home".
    You can heard Birdy and know how amazing she is.
  4. Skitte
    May 27, 2014
    9
    This is very nice. Nice themes of songs, talented girl with a golden voice. Every song express something different which is a very important thing. Cannot wait for the next album!
  5. Kai82
    May 21, 2020
    9
    A nice album to hear when you want to relax. It is Birdys second album. Her style is indie pop or indie folk. Unlike her first album which had many covers this has mostly original songs. It has a good variety of songs with thoughtful lyrics. Like I say I hear it while relaxing so this is nothing for you if you want something powerful to hype you up. My favorite songs are “Wings”, Words asA nice album to hear when you want to relax. It is Birdys second album. Her style is indie pop or indie folk. Unlike her first album which had many covers this has mostly original songs. It has a good variety of songs with thoughtful lyrics. Like I say I hear it while relaxing so this is nothing for you if you want something powerful to hype you up. My favorite songs are “Wings”, Words as Weapons “Maybe” and “Standing in the way of Light”. The only, but not for me, negative point is that from a point of style there is not enough variety here. While I disagree with this in general I will accept that this is a valid argument for some people. Overall a nice album I hear once in a while.… Expand
  6. AnniLizald
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    Es un gran álbum que contiene letras hermosas que acompaña con una buena melodía. Las canciones de este álbum tienen demasiado sentimiento. Sin dudarlo la cantante Birdy tiene una gran voz , aparte de eso su compañía de su voz con los instrumentos del piano y la guitarra son perfectos.
  7. dgaiku007
    Sep 28, 2015
    9
    She is HAUNTINGLY beautiful. Only needs to work on the quality of all her songs and bring them to harmony, let it be a cohesive story, but I'm thoroughly impressed and delighted by the mastery of this lady.
  8. diegonelli
    Sep 13, 2015
    9
    I'm not sure if young artists have bad reviews.. when I heard this I thought omg this have to have a universal acclaim, but no.. I love ballades like Strange Birds. I can't wait for her next album.
  9. karsynrobb
    Jan 14, 2016
    7
    I just love the simplicity of this album production-wise. It is so emotional and beautiful. “Strange Birds” in particular is haunting and moving. It has a build in it that I absolutely love.
  10. vish_313
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This album stands strong in its musical simplicity and allows birdy's voice to shine through in all her songs, sure most tracks are melancholic but there are a good number of cheerful songs too ! Overall just a remarkable 1st record to put out ! It'll certainly stay very close to my heart : )
  11. Americae
    Mar 23, 2021
    9
    my love for Birdy is immense. She's extremely talented and her art is beautiful, became a pioneer at 15 years of age, wow!

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Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. NOW Magazine
    Jun 5, 2014
    60
    The few folksier, guitar-plucked numbers, however, are a touch formulaic and over-familiar.
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  2. Mojo
    Nov 21, 2013
    40
    A doldorous racket. [Dec 2013, p.86]
  3. Q Magazine
    Nov 21, 2013
    80
    Like a silent movie star who discovered she didn't sound like Janet Street-Porter when talkies came, the overwhelming feeling is one of relief and career continuation. [Dec 2013, p.102]
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