Anniemal
by Annie
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 82 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 82
  3. Negative: 7 out of 82

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  1. GunnarW
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    An instant classic in 2004 and in 2021 still one of the best pop albums to come out on this side of 2000.
  2. Costello336
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    a beautiful and unique album, probably the best one i've heard. Underrated gem
  3. Marucosan
    Jan 23, 2014
    10
    OMG!!! I love this album, it's the best pop album I heard in my whole life!! thaks annie for give us this masterpiece. Always too late is my favorite.
  4. RicardoC
    Jul 25, 2009
    8
    Though is not excellent its great, and the best pop album in the last years. It is not full of hits, but its smooth and solid (Unlike trashy-easy-katyperry-pop).
  5. Josh
    Jun 24, 2008
    4
    Quite possibly the most overrated album I've ever heard. It's the same sugar infused pop Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue and Madonna have been putting out for years, except the hooks aren't as catchy and the vocals are poor. Avoid.
  6. Drake
    Aug 6, 2007
    10
    The best album of it's kind since Madonna's classic "Like a Virgin" album came out back in the 80's. The Tiny Mix Tapes review says it best "Perfect pop bliss".
  7. Logan
    May 16, 2007
    10
    Solid all the way through. Sensational debut by the lovely, Annie.
  8. PacoE
    May 3, 2007
    10
    A fun, unique pop album with some of the catchiest songs I've heard in ages. Simply perfect!
  9. Lucky
    Apr 27, 2007
    10
    Pop hasn't been this good in ages. A stunning album! You will definitely fall in love with Annie!
  10. Cat
    Apr 24, 2007
    10
    A solid pop album
  11. MikeD
    Apr 20, 2007
    9
    I love this album with a passion and I've listened to it about at least 50 times.
  12. DamienD
    Apr 20, 2007
    10
    Amazing, fun, energetic, upbeat and lovely. What more can you ask for in a pop album?
  13. JMac
    Apr 8, 2007
    10
    The best pop album in the last 10 years. This girl is very talented and she knows what she's doing. "Hearbeat" and "The Greatest Hit" are amazing songs and destined to be pop classics. Can't wait for her second album!
  14. AC
    Mar 20, 2007
    9
    Let me just say that "Heartbeat" is one of the best pop songs I have ever heard, is just so damn catchy & beauiful, can't get enough it. Anyway, Anniemal is truly a fantastic listen from start to finish, anyone can enjoy it, is fun album. Songs like--My Best Friend, Always Too Late, Me Plus One, The Greatest Hit, Happy Without You, & Anniemal, will definitely keep you coming back for Let me just say that "Heartbeat" is one of the best pop songs I have ever heard, is just so damn catchy & beauiful, can't get enough it. Anyway, Anniemal is truly a fantastic listen from start to finish, anyone can enjoy it, is fun album. Songs like--My Best Friend, Always Too Late, Me Plus One, The Greatest Hit, Happy Without You, & Anniemal, will definitely keep you coming back for more and more. Annie is the next big thing!… Expand
  15. DBag
    Mar 18, 2007
    10
    This is a pop sensation! One of the biggest surprises of 05. Great album, plain & simple.
  16. LJ
    Mar 18, 2007
    10
    Awesome, simply awesome! Terrific album from start to finish. Which is surprising cause I'm not a big fan of the bubble gum crap but...this girl Annie manages to pull it off really well without having the typical pop elements that were so used to by now, thanks to Britney. This is mixture of (80's) Madonna, Kylie Minogue & Debbie Harry (lead singer of Blondie). The songs like Awesome, simply awesome! Terrific album from start to finish. Which is surprising cause I'm not a big fan of the bubble gum crap but...this girl Annie manages to pull it off really well without having the typical pop elements that were so used to by now, thanks to Britney. This is mixture of (80's) Madonna, Kylie Minogue & Debbie Harry (lead singer of Blondie). The songs like Heartbeat, Me Plus One, Helpless For Love, & The Greatest Hit are destined to be pop classics. I can't wait for her follow-up.… Expand
  17. juanf
    Sep 11, 2006
    10
    Pop Perfection, anyone who doesnt agree certainly hasnt been listening to mainstream radio. talk about a breath of fresh air, even her slow tracks are packed with freshness that cant be canned into something other than original. People really ought to know when someone is achieving somethin the Right way.
  18. jong
    Apr 16, 2006
    9
    Absolutely listenable!!!! over and over. It perfectly balances mellow vocals with fun pop sinister synths. Love it
  19. George?
    Dec 3, 2005
    9
    One of the best pop albums I've ever heard. Absolutely sincere, flowing with emotion and still almost instantly accessible. And Heartbeat is the most beautiful song this side of god knows what, I've just listened a million times...
  20. dwightm
    Aug 18, 2005
    8
    This album could have come out all wrong and it didn't. Delivers infectious hooks and beats
  21. max
    Aug 14, 2005
    1
    Too much...
  22. nothenextbigthing
    Aug 13, 2005
    5
    Advise from a fellow norwegian of Annie: Enjoy your CD, but DON'T go see her live. The girl can't sing, and I'm not kidding. The vocals on the album are nothing but autotuning and dubbing. She's a decent DJ with a nice ass and everything, but that obviously doesn't make her any new Madonna. Take my word for it...
  23. SeyHaS
    Aug 13, 2005
    7
    A wonderful pop album that is sugar coated with youthfull energy and wacky kinetic electrics. Annie's voice is thin, but she can interact with the music like none of her contemporaries can. This is good stuff.
  24. matta
    Aug 12, 2005
    8
    About solid as straight pop music gets. Some reviewers said that, even though most of us wouldn't like to admit it, this is pretty much like Brittney or the equivalent over here. I totally disagree. I'll admit that Brittney has made a few catchy songs, but she's never had an album as solid as this. Her production and lyrics usually just suck too much. This is great pop About solid as straight pop music gets. Some reviewers said that, even though most of us wouldn't like to admit it, this is pretty much like Brittney or the equivalent over here. I totally disagree. I'll admit that Brittney has made a few catchy songs, but she's never had an album as solid as this. Her production and lyrics usually just suck too much. This is great pop music that anyone can appreciate.… Expand
  25. Brian
    Aug 12, 2005
    9
    This album is exactly what I needed, something simple, catchy, origonal, and yet still pop. As good as Madonna's Madonna. Keep it coming, I can dig it.
  26. PaulineC
    Aug 10, 2005
    8
    Annie's voice is liquid and the music is electric!
  27. PoolsideRico
    Aug 1, 2005
    8
    anyone who bemoans this brilliant combination of röyksopp's instrumental genius and annie's voice is a wastrel. a boisterous, good-for nothing wastrel!
  28. TerrenceO
    Jul 21, 2005
    9
    Damn near pop-perfection. If your not in the mood can get irritating but it contains what is easily the best single of last year in "Heartbeat" This is bubble gum pop at its best, and the first great album of the genre since Madona went all wacky on us.
  29. RezaK
    Jul 20, 2005
    10
    Best Electro Pop album to come along in years. Every song is a gem that you want to listen to over and over again.
  30. NickD
    Jun 28, 2005
    9
    Perfect pop, can't really go wrong with this album.
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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Planet
    70
    Kylie Minogue for hipsters. [#10, p.70]
  2. Slant Magazine
    80
    Annie the songwriter is breathless and unsure of herself, her voice barely registering above a church-wafer-thin whisper for most of the record.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    This sugar rush of an album proves Mom right yet again: Candy is best consumed in moderation. [10 Jun 2005, p.107]
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