Those vocals are the magic ingredient, saving potentially limp tracks from extinction. But it’s equally impressive to hear how confidently the debut holds itself together, flitting between styles but always shining a spotlight on a legitimate pop sensation.

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A debut album brimming with confidence, confidence not only in Lipa’s own voice and her eye for a chorus, but in the emotive quality of her lyrics.

Delivering bangers and soaring hooks while jumping right into a world of big and bold colours is not an everyday hobby, so the ability to do all of that from the get-go from a debut album is one to be admired.

The album showcases Dua Lipa’s most fundamental strength: the uniqueness of her voice.

With the confidence and determination of a seasoned vet, English-Albanian singer/songwriter Dua Lipa crafted a delightful collection of catchy pop gems where the songs only serve to highlight her vocal prowess.

For the most part ... this is high-quality stuff from an artist headed for the biggest of things.

As the pop landscape changes and artists such as Shura, Carly Rae Jepsen and Lorde become bolder in structure, production and presentation it is assuring to see Dua Lipa has comfortably anchored herself in the category of pop innovator with this debut record.

On the strength of the material in her debut album you can expect it to be a dominant force over the summer.

This is Dua Lipa’s debut album, but it already feels like she’s been around forever.

Despite a few generic offerings, this is a solid pop debut that is high on summery nonchalance.

A lot of it, like album closer ‘Homesick’ featuring none-other than Coldplay’s Chris Martin, feels overthought and calculated. It’s a shame because those moments where Dua Lipa truly shines are those moments where she was allowed to just be herself.

Combined with massive hooks, flashes of Robyn and Rihanna, and drops that will give you chills, heartache has never been so much fun.

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☆𝑭𝒊𝒔𝒉𝑨𝑳𝒂𝒈☆

Idk, I like Lipa's voice, is really what carries the whole album, but man i can't stand for some of the decisions on production, it tends to sounds really corny and stale.
It's not terrible isn't good either, i prefer 80s Dua Lipa tbh

6mo*

AntonioF789

(⭐️): 4/24
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92🟩⭐️ New Rules
84🟩⭐️ Be The One
83🟩 Begging
82🟩 Hotter Than Hell
82🟩 IDGF
82🟩⭐️ Electricity
81🟩 Lost In Your Light
81🟩⭐️ Blow Your Mind (Mwah)
80🟩 Garden
77🟩 Thinking 'Bout You
75🟩 One Kiss
73🟩 Last Dance
72🟩 Genesis
72🟩 Dreams
72🟩 New Love
72🟩 Bad Together
72🟩Running
71🟩 No ... read more

KT KnifeTrick

A blasting pop record with fun bouncing instrumentals and very nice themes. Some tracks hooked me, some lost me.
I think this isn't too bad of a pop record.

Favs: Lost in Your Light, Hotter Than Hell, Garden, No Goodbyes, New Rules, Homesick

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zombz

i like her voice 👉👈

lalaroes

esse álbum é bom, é isso, não tem muita coisa pra falar sobre ele.

DaanLikesNaan

At times generic but mostly with good vibes, this eponymous album by Dua Lipa gives a glimpse at whay would be realised potential from the now global pop star sensation. This album for me lacks a bit of identity but still has its highlights.

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Track List

1	Genesis 3:25	74
2	Lost in Your Light 3:23 feat. Miguel	75
3	Hotter Than Hell 3:07	77
4	Be the One 3:22	83
5	IDGAF 3:37	77
6	Blow Your Mind (Mwah) 2:58	82
7	Garden 3:47	70
8	No Goodbyes 3:36	71
9	Thinking 'Bout You 2:51	69
10	New Rules 3:29	83
11	Begging 3:14	73
12	Homesick 3:50	73