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100
‘Immunity’ is an album to burrow into and become resident in its songs. It’s a comforter that wraps itself around you when you’re feeling low and a resilient reminder that there are brighter times ahead.
6y
100
It’s more than just a great little collection of songs, it’s a young woman’s journey, from her teens into her twenties. It’s laying everything out in the open so she’s untouchable.
6y
83
Immunity highlights her vulnerabilities while showcasing the full range of her formidable strength as a producer and songwriter.
6y
82
For all intents and purposes Clairo’s debut album, Immunity proves to be everything that people who’ve watched her ascent could hope for.
6y
80
‘Immunity’ is a powerful statement. Unflinchingly honest and sonically diverse, it sees Clairo pair emotionally resonant lyricism with infectious melody to craft a multifaceted record.
6y
80
On Immunity, the relatable charm of Clairo’s songwriting lives in a bold new world — much bigger than just a bedroom.
4y
80
Immunity is so much more than the sad girl indie of Clairo's past.
6y
80
Pretty Girl’s bruised naivety was charming but would have grated over numerous similar tracks. Thankfully, Clairo impressively broadens her sound on this strongly written debut album.
6y
80
On her debut album, the young viral star moves beyond the lo-fi bedroom-pop of her early recordings and into a restrained, detailed style of songwriting all her own.
6y
80
The album is steeped in warm acoustics juxtaposed by austere observations about life and love.
6y
80
With its dream-pop leanings, Clairo's soft voice, and the indie sensibilities of Rostam Batmanglij, Immunity exudes a cool composure that belies its problems.
6y
75
Clairo’s Immunity is a mood-centric pop album that never sacrifices the fundamental unit of the song.
6y
73
Immunity has just enough unforgettable glimmers to justify Clairo’s buzz.
6y
70
Immunity is no less convincing, and even more compelling.
6y
70
Clairo's stylistic variability sets her apart from these artists however, and while some more time and resources wouldn't be unwelcome on a sophomore effort, Immunity confirms she's one to watch.
6y
65
A bit of gestation might have led to more experimentation and vivid colors in an album with a handful of standouts but also tracks that tend to bleed indistinguishably into each other.
6y
60
IMMUNITY is not a record that will speak for it’s generation but it is definitely full of well crafted pop music and performed with authority by Clairo.
6y
60
Her winning debut ranges intriguingly beyond wistful bedroom pop.
6y
60
What she loses here in charm, she makes up for in lyrical depth and an enveloping sense of comfort, if drowsy melodies tend to waft by rather than stick around.
6y
50
Immunity sometimes feels middle-of-the-road, as if she’s tried to outrun her teenage affectations and overshot slightly.
6y
50
Immunity is at its best when Clairo manages to find power in simplicity and subtlety, which happens only some of the time.
6y
50
Ultimately, Cottrill's clear songwriting focus gets bogged down with mellow, listless ballads that sound pleasant—and not much else.
6y
40
Calculated or not, there's very little that's stirring about Immunity.
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5y
I had the luxury of seeing Clairo a few weeks back. She came out in a fake tattoo long-sleeve shirt and denim jeans in 95-degree weather. Her dyed red hair was fading back to its natural mousy brown. It looked a like a costume; she embodied the twenty-year-old attempting to sneak into the bar with a Fake ID. I won't lie; my head was filled with assumptions about what I was about to see. As the music swelled and she began to perform, I found those thoughts dissipated almost immediately. While ... read more
Are you all intentionally giving her low score?
«Immunity» is a wonderful ambitious album that doesn’t transcends its borders, which is very good — she leaves the listener in one state of pensive sadness, but certainly not in a state of boredom.
The EP had character at least, "Pretty Girl" felt like it was recorded on a 5 dollar microphone, and that was at least kind of interesting. This has nothing. This is an empty void of sound.
Clairo's first full length project is super consistent. Her singing reminds me of Sabrina Carpenter's debut album. It opens with some super personal lyrics, and as the project goes on, it develops into feelings of desire and love for someone. Although I like most of the songs, her singing is at times stale. She chooses one style and keeps it for the whole song, rarely switching it up.
The most interesting track is the last one, which is a two part song that serves as a great closing ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Alewife 3:33 | 84 |
| 2 | Impossible 3:50 | 82 |
| 3 | Closer To You 3:04 | 74 |
| 4 | North 3:33 | 82 |
| 5 | Bags 4:20 | 92 |
| 6 | Softly 3:05 | 83 |
| 7 | Sofia 3:08 | 90 |
| 8 | White Flag 3:01 | 79 |
| 9 | Feel Something 2:56 | 76 |
| 10 | Sinking 3:10 | 75 |
| 11 | I Wouldn't Ask You 6:56 | 81 |
Total Length: 40 minutes
Year End Lists
| #3 | / | The Line of Best Fit |
| #4 | / | Chorus.fm |
| #5 | / | Los Angeles Times: Mikael Wood |
| #8 | / | Slant Magazine |
| #10 | / | NME |
| #14 | / | NBHAP |
| #15 | / | PAPER |
| #17 | / | Noisey |
| #18 | / | Pitchfork |
| #20 | / | The Guardian |
| #22 | / | Billboard |
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