AIM
by M.I.A.
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 167 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 137 out of 167
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 167
  3. Negative: 14 out of 167
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  1. haushu
    Nov 22, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. melhor album conceito de 2016. M.I.A. conseguiu colocar no album por tudo aquilo que ela vem lutando. Ao escutar as musicas eu consigo entender e sentir a mensagem que ela deseja passar.… Expand
  2. MrMusic
    Sep 14, 2016
    10
    1. Borders 10/10
    2. Go Off 9/10
    3. Bird Song 9/10 4. Jump In 8/10 5. Freedun (ft. ZAYN) 9/10 6. Foreign Friend (ft. Dexta Daps) 8/10 7. Finally 9/10 8. A.M.P. (All My People) 9/10 9. ALI R U OK? 10/10 10. (OLA) VISA 10/10 11. Fly Pirate 7/10 12. Survivor 5/10 13. Bird Song (Diplo Remix) 10/10 14. The New International Sound Pt. 2 10/10 15. Swords 8/10 16. Talk 9/10 17.    1. Borders 10/10
    2. Go Off 9/10
    3. Bird Song 9/10
    4. Jump In 8/10
    5. Freedun (ft. ZAYN) 9/10
    6. Foreign Friend (ft. Dexta Daps) 8/10
    7. Finally 9/10
    8. A.M.P. (All My People) 9/10
    9. ALI R U OK? 10/10
    10. (OLA) VISA 10/10
    11. Fly Pirate 7/10
    12. Survivor 5/10
    13. Bird Song (Diplo Remix) 10/10
    14. The New International Sound Pt. 2 10/10
    15. Swords 8/10
    16. Talk 9/10
    17. Platforms 10/10    … Expand
  3. PatrickCoteR
    Sep 9, 2016
    8
    Great effort from M.I.A. on this album. It misses some coherence, but I personally really like disparate songs on a single album. Awesome lyrics for most of the songs. Good job!
  4. CharlieGray
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    This si one of M.IA.'s best efforts, she slays as always, it's really politic and has a powerful meaning, and not only that, you can dance to it! Pretty cool.
  5. primadonnr
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    PAREM DE BOICOTAR A MIA CA****** O ALBUM MERECIA 70 NO MÍNIMO, MÚSICAS BEM FEITAS, BATIDAS EXCITANTES E LETRAS MARAVILHOSAS FELIZMENTE UM DOS ALBUNS DA CARREIRA
  6. ajb2385
    Sep 9, 2016
    9
    MIA pushes the envelope with unique blend of beats from around the world in her album AIM. She's surely the most globally inclusive artist as far as her perspective of the plight and injustices of the forgotten. It's music with a social critique (as on her other albums) striving to push listeners break the status quo and question the comforts and privileges many of us take for granted.MIA pushes the envelope with unique blend of beats from around the world in her album AIM. She's surely the most globally inclusive artist as far as her perspective of the plight and injustices of the forgotten. It's music with a social critique (as on her other albums) striving to push listeners break the status quo and question the comforts and privileges many of us take for granted. Some of the tracks are less developed and almost seem to be unfinished in their messages; MIA is very intentional in her art, so any imperfection or crudeness should be seen as purposeful. I only wish her message in AIM was more definitive.… Expand
  7. electraheart
    Sep 12, 2016
    10
    APAGEM ESSA NOTA 65 AGORA OU VOCÊS SERÃO TODOS EXPLODIDOS PELA MIANATION, ÁLBUM DO ANO PISA NO LEMONADE QUE TEM CONCEITO INVENTADO E APROVEITO ESSA REVIEW PRA PEDIREM A VOCÊS PARÁ COMPRAREM O FROOT NO ITUNES BOM É ISSO
  8. Evic21
    Dec 11, 2016
    7
    This album may not be her best, but there are a handful of songs on this album that are very interesting and proves that MIA is still a creative force of nature. I hope that this isn't her last album, but if it truly is, MIA can say that she went out on a positive, light hearted note.
  9. IzzyMartell
    Sep 10, 2016
    10
    Stop hating, guys! AIM is beyond perfection, I mean, truly. This is honestly goals, nice songs, awesome art and epic instrumentals. Just love her album. It's so iconic.
  10. TryAgainGata
    Sep 13, 2016
    9
    1. Borders 5/5
    2. Go Off 5/5
    3. Bird Song 3/5
    4. Jump In 4/5
    5. Freedun (ft. ZAYN) 5/5
    6. Foreign Friend (ft. Dexta Daps) 3/5
    7. Finally 4/5
    8. A.M.P. (All My People) 4/5
    9. ALI R U OK? 4/5
    10. (OLA) VISA 4/5
    11. Fly Pirate 3/5
    12. Survivor 4/5
    13. Bird Song (Diplo Remix) 5/5
    14. The New International Sound Pt. 2 4/5
    15. Swords 5/5
    16. Talk 3/5
    17. Platforms 4/5
  11. IvanMejia_
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    For me this is one of the best albums of the year, she made an improvement over herself, Borders took that **** to the next level, however, I still don't know why she's so underrated. Bravo M.I.A., a truly artist.
  12. Thatmoviesdude
    Nov 27, 2016
    8
    British hip - hop artist M.I.A. has come to the end of her 13 - year career, and has come up with this final fifth studio album (although she has come up with mixtape Vicki Leekz). And yes, it is brilliant.

    Songs like Borders and Visa are politically challenging, and there's Freedun, a dreamy song about love, featuring vocals from pop singer Zayn Malik, and both remixes of Bird Song,    British hip - hop artist M.I.A. has come to the end of her 13 - year career, and has come up with this final fifth studio album (although she has come up with mixtape Vicki Leekz). And yes, it is brilliant.

    Songs like Borders and Visa are politically challenging, and there's Freedun, a dreamy song about love, featuring vocals from pop singer Zayn Malik, and both remixes of Bird Song, which most likely breaks the world record for the song with the most bird puns in "I'm robin this joint".

    Although this is a bold and aurally pleasing album, it seems a little tame when compared to albums like ///Y/ and Matangi, having quite stationary and ostinato melodies. But overall, a great album.    … Expand
  13. cfc38
    Oct 4, 2016
    7
    Even thought this is a messy and a disjointed release, you just can't escape the feeling that this is the most fun you're going to have with an M.I.A. album.
    I miss her already ..
  14. BenjaminCrmx
    Oct 20, 2016
    7
    Although the album is slightly uneven, the tracks are either catchy or well thought out... or both.
    Loving it, one of M.I.A best album to me. Borders what's up with that?
  15. Raulvicktor
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    Babadeiro, AIM pode não ser o melhor álbum da M.I.A., mas ele se destaca na discografia por ser um álbum bastante coeso e aberto a diversas interpretações. Já estou ansiosa para o M6
  16. y0s3m1te
    Jan 8, 2021
    9
    M.I.A. delivers another masterpiece. She delves into politics heavily making a powerful statement. Freedun with Zayn´s great guest verse, the incredible visuals behind Borders, and the Diplo assisted Go Off are just a few highlights, and the production on Finally blew me away. There will never be another artist like her, appreciate her while she is here.
  17. eadawdaddw
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    One of her best albums. Its cohesive, but also contains powerful songs with meaningful messages.

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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. The Quietus
    Oct 10, 2016
    70
    If this is her last record then she hasn’t gone out on her finest note, but that’s certainly not to undermine the album. Maya Arulpragasam’s body of work remains an important reminder of the exciting prospects of cultural exchange and the immigrant experience. Taken in that light, AIM is a fitting addition to her oeuvre.
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  2. Under The Radar
    Sep 28, 2016
    60
    As ever, there is risk run by too many tracks and fatigue sets in while listening to AIM. The idea of taking any one of M.I.A.'s albums and trimming its excess to 12 of the most colorfully resonant offerings is tantalizing to imagine. The same goes for this one.
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  3. Paste Magazine
    Sep 19, 2016
    55
    AIM isn’t nearly as ambitious. It’s just busywork, M.I.A. watching the clock, scanning the news, occupied, but idle.
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