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100
Swirling in the complicated, often contradictory emotions of everyday life, it’s relatable, affirming and more than occasionally profoundly affecting.
90
girl in red’s charm lies in her overarching wide-eyed excitability, and it’s her optimism that brings this record to life.
80
if i could make it go quiet, delivers on both authenticity and earworms. Most of the record manages to hit that sweet spot of lyrical vulnerability and sonic euphoria.
80
Marie Ulven’s debut album is a quietly confident declaration of intent that should resonate far beyond her fanbase.
80
‘if i could could make it go quiet’ is an unrelenting, deeply thoughtful debut record reaffirming Girl In Red’s reputation as an unstoppable pop icon.
80
In the stand-out moments Ulven proves that she’s more than capable of rabble-rousing indie-rock and slow-burning yearning alike.
80
If I Can Make It Go Quiet could easily cross over to become a big mainstream pop album. This is a record that signals the arrival of a major new talent.
80
‘if I could make it go quiet’ finds girl in red re-stating her independence, queering pop’s rules to find a space she can call her own. It’s inspiring, and above all else incredibly catchy.
80
If i could make it go quiet cements girl in red as a dynamic and wholly committed force ... It's a strong debut that will in no doubt be held in reverence for its musical deftness as it will its personal exorcism.
80
Ulver’s songwriting is so fresh that she gets away with being overly referential ... If I Could Make It Go Quiet is the first step towards a great future for a songwriter unafraid to make pop-rock music in a post-human era.
73
if i could make it go quiet does a pretty great job of playing to Ulven’s strengths while also branching out.
70
if i could make it go quiet is a testament to girl in red's rapid growth as an artist ... It is a special accomplishment that she can hold so much duality in her music: retro yet current, blunt yet poetic, angry yet tender.
70
The production she choses to use on her music is appropriately bright but it is her songwriting, her pensive and genuine words, that really shine brightest.
68
While if i could make it go quiet is an occasionally uneven listen, it’s a strong declaration of conviction. Although Ulven is still fine-tuning her approach, her eagerness to explore hints at promising potential.
65
While Ulven has clearly outgrown the bedroom pop moniker it is less clear where she’s headed, as she dips into various flavors of indie rock and pop without forging much new territory of her own.
60
Familiar but different, this indie-pop doesn’t enter new territory, but for fresh ears, it’s going to make an impact.
60
if i could make it go quiet is a fun debut ... but many of the concepts on this album are underdeveloped, using honesty as a substitute for substance.
60
The songwriter goes on to defy social etiquette with more of her direct lyrics about sex, desire, and self-loathing on songs with titles sure to offend or at least embarrass a few parents.
30
It’s all downhill after the first song.
‘if i could make it go quiet’ is a project which sounds vastly different than the rest of girl in red’s catalogue. it sees marie ulven taking an unconventional direction for her first official lp.
this album is very much appreciated; ulven’s efforts come across as emotionally relatable, especially on “.” and “midnight love”.
some of this record is hit or miss, and “body and mind” is a prime example of when the new style truly hits. ... read more
Not gonna lie chief, I would have rated this higher if it was all just wlw anthems, but I understand that girl in red probably wanted to expand her reach and be known for something more than just songs like "girls" and "hannah" (though if you're going to be beloved by any community, I think lesbians are the coolest one possible).
(EDIT: just so there's no misunderstandings, i dont support the obnoxious stereotype that all lesbians listen to girl in red, or if you listen to ... read more
our favorite gay icon released an okay album. it's just okay. not great, not bad. just okay.
Average at best
Albums average at best nothing exciting happens at all threw the whole length of this album. The lyrics are a hit or miss for me, but there are good songs like "Midnight Blue" and a pretty solid run from tracks 7 to 9. "Rue" is the best song off the album no doubt about it the guitar sounds lovely. "Apartment 402" is ok a nice piano ballad and "." is back with the guitar and I love it. The other tracks I don't care about they don't stand ... read more
it's a good listen, but I forget what the last song sounds like when it's over, not very memorable. It's a bit boring later on but this wouldn't be bad to have the songs shuffled around in a playlist. Nothing I find remarkable about this it's just some pretty alright-sounding pop music. Also what the hell is that album cover it looks ai generated.
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Track List
| 1 | Serotonin 3:02 | 71 |
| 2 | Did You Come? 3:10 | 63 |
| 3 | Body And Mind 3:06 | 64 |
| 4 | hornylovesickmess 2:55 | 58 |
| 5 | midnight love 3:13 | 68 |
| 6 | You Stupid Bitch 3:15 | 66 |
| 7 | Rue 3:36 | 74 |
| 8 | Apartment 402 3:25 | 75 |
| 9 | . 2:46 | 70 |
| 10 | I'll Call You Mine 3:21 | 71 |
| 11 | it would feel like this 1:20 | 65 |
Total Length: 33 minutes
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this album is the definition of style over substance. With that said, I like the style enough that I still think it’s pretty good
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Added on: March 1, 2021