In the Meantime
by Alessia Cara
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Sep 24, 2021
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 48
  3. Negative: 7 out of 48
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  1. Pedrohenrgomes
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    É o melhor trabalho de Alessia Cara. O álbum explora diversos gêneros musicais, mas com uma coesão incrível. A escrita de Cara está a cada trabalho melhor, com certeza a artista ainda tem muito a mostrar,
  2. eujoaobarros
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    Since her last album, “The Pains of Growing”, Alessia Cara has grown very fast as a musician and songwriter and the choice of write down the entire album by her own is the proof of her capacity and maestri. In this new project, Cara showed all of her versatility as a interpreter and musician overall. Her Pop/Indie sound was the perfect choice to make a 18-songs-record lighter and brighterSince her last album, “The Pains of Growing”, Alessia Cara has grown very fast as a musician and songwriter and the choice of write down the entire album by her own is the proof of her capacity and maestri. In this new project, Cara showed all of her versatility as a interpreter and musician overall. Her Pop/Indie sound was the perfect choice to make a 18-songs-record lighter and brighter than any other else.… Expand
  3. luisclaudio114
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    Ótimo álbum. Alessia explora outros estilos, fazendo-o bem mais interessante e complexo quando comparado aos dois primeiros. Um dos melhores do ano pra mim sem dúvida
  4. DanielPerez
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    I've always been a huge fan of Alessia Cara since 2015, but this album is just further away from any expectation I had. Completely awesome, incredibly amazing, astonishing album. I love her even more than before. Every song experiments with a style but still keeps the whole album cohesive and most of it, intimate. I'm a little bit sad it's not getting enough attention, but I can see theI've always been a huge fan of Alessia Cara since 2015, but this album is just further away from any expectation I had. Completely awesome, incredibly amazing, astonishing album. I love her even more than before. Every song experiments with a style but still keeps the whole album cohesive and most of it, intimate. I'm a little bit sad it's not getting enough attention, but I can see the real fans falling with her since this album is so much more personal and will make you understand and love her even more. No doubts Alessia Cara is on her best days right now, and I'm sure she will continue to amaze us during the years, because Alessia is a True Artist, a true performer, fulfilled with talent and vulnerability. I just love her so much and this album is giving me life. THANK YOU ALESSIA, GOD BLESS YOU NOW AND FOREVER.… Expand
  5. dojainpink
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    One of the best pop albums of the year, and it was completely ignored by the GP and her label. disappointing
  6. jessiewinters
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    truly wonderful, the lyrics are stunning, real, honest and relatable. there’s something about alessia’s songs, something unique, that can truly convey her messages and meaning through her music!
  7. MetacriticOnur
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
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  8. alessandiane
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album's theme is about contrast, denoted by the stark orange and blue cover, and is perfectly represented by the shift in vulnerability and confidence between each song.… Expand
  9. lara_olione
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    In the meantime is her best album and one of the best of the year, it's very versatile soundly, with a lot of duality in the lyrics
  10. DenzelJamie
    Jun 20, 2022
    10
    Alessia Cara's songwriting ability is out of this world, and this album solidifies her place in the elite songwriters league. Her angelic voice adds to the virtuosic display exhibited on this album. What à masterpiece!
  11. MKUltra7
    Jul 17, 2022
    7
    In The Meantime is a solid album, with well written tracks, but it isn't her best work. I expected better from her, but nonetheless, it's a great album.
  12. theamateur
    Sep 23, 2022
    9
    Allesia Cara tackles the struggles of her life in a post-Covid world with her album, In the Meantime. An inside look into what she describes as the time between living and dying and a follow-up to her thoughtful 2017 release, Growing Pains. Allesia once again displays an incredible talent in tackling the uglier parts of herself and her mental endurance, while still maintaining a jovial andAllesia Cara tackles the struggles of her life in a post-Covid world with her album, In the Meantime. An inside look into what she describes as the time between living and dying and a follow-up to her thoughtful 2017 release, Growing Pains. Allesia once again displays an incredible talent in tackling the uglier parts of herself and her mental endurance, while still maintaining a jovial and soulful listening experience that at times leaves listeners feeling more in tune with themselves and understood in a parasocial way. From her issues with insomnia and her fear of death to her telenovela-worthy love life, In the Meantime has at least one song that will connect with your being in a tracklist with few skips and noteworthy highs. What makes her such an admirable figure to many is the comfort she takes in her music and her message, which is conducted with maturity and complexity.
    In what Allesia describes in her album as her journey as "twenty-something" she unintentionally spreads meaningful imagery of life and love that I couldn't admire more.
    In the Meantime earns its spot as a successor to Growing Pains and cements Allesia in my mind as a lyricist of note.
    An album everyone should listen to in their meantime.    … Expand
  13. Hamadthe
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    W album, I can’t believe it’s not her most popular one this has some of the most powerful and meaningful lyricism that anyone could relate to

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Pitchfork
    Sep 29, 2021
    71
    The themes Cara explores here are moving and mature, but she dilutes them when she relies too much on metaphor and conceit.
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  2. PopMatters
    Sep 27, 2021
    90
    The album is sonically and lyrically her best work yet, and proves that any process of healing is never black or white and does not exist on a straight line.
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  3. AllMusic
    Sep 27, 2021
    80
    From start to finish, lolling hooks flood Cara's mind as much as indecision, skepticism, and other negative thoughts. They make all the bad stuff go down easy, enabling the listener to have a proper sulk that soothes.
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