Magdalene
by FKA twigs
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 510 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 470 out of 510
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 510
  3. Negative: 30 out of 510
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  1. jaredsolana
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    MAGDALENE is too good a recording job for me, each of the songs makes you explore different atmospheres, in addition to its lyrics allowing us to discover our emotions in different stages or circumstances, it really is a piece of art.
  2. submnibiriyae
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    AOTY 2019. What an artist!!!

    She has grown a lot from her LP1. Queeeeeeeennnnn
  3. prestonhung
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This is a beautiful piece of work. I am sure not many people would like this and appreciate how substantive MAGDALENE is, because this is a completely different album compared to LP1. It really is the detail and the emotions put into the vocals and the production that make this an exceptional piece. I suggest listeners to give this album patience and devote this album some peace and quietThis is a beautiful piece of work. I am sure not many people would like this and appreciate how substantive MAGDALENE is, because this is a completely different album compared to LP1. It really is the detail and the emotions put into the vocals and the production that make this an exceptional piece. I suggest listeners to give this album patience and devote this album some peace and quiet and space to listen to, as it is sonically really difficult to digest, especially if one is used to the sound on the adventurous LP1.
    Highlights: thousand eyes, home with you, mary magdalene, fallen alien    … Expand
  4. Markfroot
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    What the hell ist this? Thanks Twigs for turning **** people did to you into gold. I loved every single song. Daybed is something... one of my favorites.
  5. CharlieGray
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    A wonderfully crafted record that shows a complete new side of twigs: vulnerability, pain, heartbreak. All these so called imperfections make the album a force to be reckoned with.
  6. sammyanthony
    Nov 8, 2019
    8
    MAGDALENE is proof that left-field artists like FKA twigs can put accessible efforts and still resulting with greatness.
  7. x_jxxnnx_x
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Definitely, album of the year. Twigs is always delivering us her art, and this wasn't the exception. MAGDALENE is an amazing album, lyrics and production are genius, and she also proves us that she won't stop growing up as an amazing artist.
  8. riordanpett
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Quite possibly album of the year. Some of the production seriously reminds me of Melodrama and Masseduction. These 'M'-starting albums seem to be these three artist's magnum opus works. Insightful lyrics, interesting production, and a cohesive body of work.
  9. Juan12353
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    It's really a great album! It's interesting and it is one of the best albums of 2019
  10. Raphael2017
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Em cellophane eu já sabia que esse álbum seria um hinario, quando ouvi Daybed foi a confirmação.
  11. oxmarxrey
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This....is what art is converted into sound. The beautiful yet chaotic waves of emotions that FKA brings to the listener is astounding. This is an evolutionary album for the times. One of the best albums in years.
  12. TheusFurler
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    A beautiful piece of work and one of the most beautiful albums that i've ever heard.
  13. 1mavin
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    So innovative...
    Right from the day of EP1 & LP1.
    The album is like a new genre of musicis created.
  14. Enriquecasas
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Album Of the Year, twigs is one of the greatest artists of ALL TIME, mirrored heart is beautiful
  15. george2405
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!!

    years ago i experienced something that has traumatised me til this very day, and this album was the first time i ever felt like i had control of it. thank you fka twigs for being a saviour.
  16. girlw
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Magdalene is a beautiful masterpiece at Bjork level. This album is one of my favorite releases in 2019.
  17. jopester
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Wow! An instant classic. Beautiful singing and production paired with a simple knack for melody and sound. Just live it.
  18. matteopng
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    One of the best albums I’ve ever heard in my life. I cannot stress how good this is enough
  19. FKAlouise
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    MELHOR ÁLBUM DO ANO E QUEM NÃO CONCORDAR QUE PAGUE MINHAS CONTAS, TE AMO MAMÃE TWIGS
  20. Wael
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    The first full-length studio album from FKA twigs since her 2014 debut, LP1 (which was excellent in its own right), and her first project following 2015's M3LL155X, "MAGDALENE" is undoubtedly one of the best, if not the best record released in 2019. It is not only concise in length and number of tracks, but also concise in the feelings it conveys and the messages it gets across.

    The    The first full-length studio album from FKA twigs since her 2014 debut, LP1 (which was excellent in its own right), and her first project following 2015's M3LL155X, "MAGDALENE" is undoubtedly one of the best, if not the best record released in 2019. It is not only concise in length and number of tracks, but also concise in the feelings it conveys and the messages it gets across.

    The themes vary from heartbreak, to loneliness, to pain (not only emotionally, but also physically) (Barnett was diagnosed with uterine fibroid tumours and has undergone surgery to get them removed, a subject addressed on 'home with you'), to womanhood and strength (cf. 'mary magdalene'). FKA twigs' delivery is undeniably spectacular, showing even more maturity and versatility than ever before. Starting with 'thousand eyes', which serves as a great introduction for what's to come, twigs plays with sounds and synths all throughout the record, expanding her collaborations circle to people like Sounwave, Jack Antonoff, and Future on 'holy terrain', which, even though is the most accessible song on the record, still feels exotic in a way that only FKA twigs can pull off. 'home with you' finds her going crescendo then decrescendo, just until the splendid, world-encompassing chorus hits, and it hits hard. 'fallen alien' features her spitting her lines out, almost shouting them, and 'mirrored heart' sees her pour her heart out, singing her most personal and confessional lyrics ever ('Did you truly see me? / No, not this time / Were you ever sure? / No no no, not with me'). It all tosses and turns and builds up, till the grand finale, 'cellophane' comes and closes the record in the most subtle, and the most magical way possible.

    "MAGDALENE" is not only an excellent alternative avant-pop record. This is the sound of a woman who awakened and rose from the ashes like a phoenix, and decided to sing about how both melancholic and glorious it was.    … Expand
  21. loadingrande
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    what a great surprise. this will for sure compete on the top 5 albums of the year! limitless gorgeous lyrics and production. her voice is unique. made me feel so emotional. for sure her best work yet
  22. badboyleleo
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    I have always wanted to and finally I have something to call a tour de force!
  23. juangalmeidx
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    my album of the year is here! brutal yet soft and sensible, a beautiful journey led by FKA’s vocals and amazing production as well.
  24. MusicSpy
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    o album tá muito bom, mary magdalene merece um grammy... que musica perfeita
  25. WetBarbie
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    It's truly magical. Different melodies. It's one of a kind. I don't think we would have an opportunity to have such a great album in the future years
  26. bday0928
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    My album of the year. In love, everytrack is amazing, raw and emotional, instrumentals are pure classic
  27. Fka-lex
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Brilliant execution, spacey production that doesnt overshadow her vocals. Overrall probably her best.
  28. Enterka
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    one of best 2019 albums. fallen aliens my favorite song in this album. Love.
  29. markblssmforth
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Wow album of the year, ten times better that Lana del Rey one. I'm not surprised if her stupid fans come to **** the user score. If you're one of them **** YOU!
  30. AJGE
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    FKA twigs never stops surprising us, she made a whole new concept with this album and you can feel the congruence and consistancy with every track, definitely one of the best albums of the year, or even the decade.
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88

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. musicOMH.com
    Nov 15, 2019
    100
    Magdalene is an album that, like FKA twigs herself, defies both genre and classification. Yet it’s a late contender for album of the year, with songs that will live you for months to come.
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  2. Sputnikmusic
    Nov 13, 2019
    90
    Magdalene sees FKA Twigs reach a wholly satisfying pinnacle that is unlikely to be rivaled by any of her peers in 2019.
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  3. No Ripcord
    Nov 12, 2019
    100
    It’s beautiful, inventive, catchy, heartbreaking, addictive, and bursting at the seams with ideas. It captures a performer truly at the top of their game, throwing everything into a project so that not one second is wasted. It’s a record that makes you fall in love with music again, a record you feel privileged to experience and a record that imparts fundamental human truths.
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