Art Angels
by Grimes
  • Record Label: 4AD
  • Release Date: Dec 11, 2015
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8.8

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  1. Potet69
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    This is the best album made by Grimes.‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  2. indiegirly
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    This is one of my favourite albums ever because the music is so catchy and colourful. Every song just bursts with personality!
  3. Alix-Farron
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    Extremely enjoyable and rich dance tunes with lively atmosphere. I consider it the best album of 2010s. However, two songs are irritating (Kill V Maim, Venus Fly).
  4. Messifer
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un álbum distinto y con una producción impecable , el mejor álbum de 2015 con diferencia y contando con una lírica buena en cada tema , además de mezclar distintos idiomas y conceptos en el álbum, demasiado versátil con un sonido único… Expand
  5. TMSNReview
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Grimes' unique voice and the instruments cooperate amazingly. Here're my rates:
    1. laughing and not being normal: 8.7/10
    2. California: 9.6/10 3. SCREAM: 8.4/10 4. Flesh without Blood: 9/10 5. Belly of the Beat: 8.4/10 6. Kill V. Maim: 9.6/10 7. Artangels: 9.4/10 8. Easily: 9.3/10 9. Pin: 9.3/10 10. Realiti: 9.6/10 11. World Princess part II: 9.7/10 12. Venus Fly: 9.7/10 13.    Grimes' unique voice and the instruments cooperate amazingly. Here're my rates:
    1. laughing and not being normal: 8.7/10
    2. California: 9.6/10
    3. SCREAM: 8.4/10
    4. Flesh without Blood: 9/10
    5. Belly of the Beat: 8.4/10
    6. Kill V. Maim: 9.6/10
    7. Artangels: 9.4/10
    8. Easily: 9.3/10
    9. Pin: 9.3/10
    10. Realiti: 9.6/10
    11. World Princess part II: 9.7/10
    12. Venus Fly: 9.7/10
    13. Life in the Vivid Dream: 8.3/10
    14. Butterfly: 8.7/10
    Vocals: 9.5/10
    Structure: 9.3/10
    Overall: 9.2/10    … Expand
  6. georgetheod73
    Sep 25, 2022
    10
    Best pop album ever imo. She created this ALONE. Just insane, the album is so ethereal
  7. shad0w0711
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Art Angels is the maximalist brainchild of a prodigious talent. It’s hugely entertaining. It’s delightfully bizarre. It’s refreshingly caustic
  8. Wanesta
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    Unlike all of her other records thus far, Grimes seems to finally let go and embrace the beauty of life on Art Angels. With the colorful electric production and the eccentric sounds, we find our favorite Canadian alien exploring the power of joy like never before. It's like if someone put their hand in a rainbow-colored bucket of paint and slapped you across the face with it. AUnlike all of her other records thus far, Grimes seems to finally let go and embrace the beauty of life on Art Angels. With the colorful electric production and the eccentric sounds, we find our favorite Canadian alien exploring the power of joy like never before. It's like if someone put their hand in a rainbow-colored bucket of paint and slapped you across the face with it. A near-perfect record and a new staple in electronic music history.… Expand
  9. Onionrings2
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    I feel like I was invited to her fantasy world just being amazed.SLLLLLLLAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!
  10. phyxicx
    Jul 8, 2021
    10
    one of the best albums i have ever listened to. completely opened me up to a new perspective on music and what it can sound like. every song on this album is so perfectly composed and produced i cannot express it enough. from the intro to butterfly ( my fav track ) this album is a whole trip all the way through , each song has a little bit of a different feel as they are all slightlyone of the best albums i have ever listened to. completely opened me up to a new perspective on music and what it can sound like. every song on this album is so perfectly composed and produced i cannot express it enough. from the intro to butterfly ( my fav track ) this album is a whole trip all the way through , each song has a little bit of a different feel as they are all slightly different. grimes also made the best pop song over on this album with california. in summary stream art angels and this is the album of the century !… Expand
  11. alexander0231
    May 7, 2021
    10
    honestly from my first listen, i would’ve given this album an 8 or 9, but damn this album has such replay value. butterfly, world princess part ii, and pin are my favorite tracks from this record
  12. All_ButTrU4
    Oct 31, 2020
    8
    A dystopian feminist journal on what being female and young entails in a society where their subjugation is seen as tradition whilst their resistance is seen as irrational.
  13. vote4ghosts
    Sep 28, 2020
    9
    As a major Grimes fan, this is her best album in my opinion. Belly of the Beat is one of my favorite songs, ever. You get elements of old Grimes from Visions and Halfaxa, but this album feels like such a positive evolution for her career. I adore all of her discography, but this is by far my favorite piece of art from Grimes.
  14. stream134340
    Sep 14, 2020
    9
    one of my favorite albums of all time, grimes is really a creative and genius artist! love every song here but kill v maim is really a masterpiece and deserves to be our national anthem
  15. behzatgoren
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  16. Musicngamer
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Great album deserves all the critical acclaim it gets
    This album alongside Carly Rae Jepsen’s E-MO-TION is a amazing pop experience that everyone needs to listen to.
  17. chrissyk
    Feb 21, 2020
    8
    Great mix of styles Not all are perfect songs but some great experimentation .
    Some emotional ones too
  18. PrincesaDelMar
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This is the album that introduced me to Grimes so this piece of art will always have a special place in my heart. Truly I feel like this album was made for me, from 2016-2017 this was all I would listen to. I refused to listen to new music for awhile because I was just so obsessed with this album. Every single song for me had a different meaning and just did something to me. For othersThis is the album that introduced me to Grimes so this piece of art will always have a special place in my heart. Truly I feel like this album was made for me, from 2016-2017 this was all I would listen to. I refused to listen to new music for awhile because I was just so obsessed with this album. Every single song for me had a different meaning and just did something to me. For others this might not be the Grimes they are used to but to me this was the only Grimes I knew and I loved it. I still do and now that I am more into her I also love her older work, and newer work she has since come out with. I'll probably always will listen to this album.… Expand
  19. Azzura
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    Este álbum faz você viajar e se sacudir do começo ao fim. Bem evidente que essa é a melhor obra de arte já feita por Grimes.
  20. gabrielmangual
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Art Angels delivers one of the most epic art pop music moments in recent music, making it unique from other artists who strive for experimental music too through surreal production. It’s a beautifully crafted chaotic with a structured vision.
  21. Samrod
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    One of the most creative albums I've ever heard. Grimes is the future of music
  22. Enterka
    Nov 14, 2019
    7
    Grimes is the best! Album so good! Venus Fly with Janelle Monae is a bop, amazing, good, best in album.
  23. iammarkham
    Oct 22, 2019
    9
    The first album of Grimes I heard and it's still my favorite from her. She's just next level pop star with literally brain to make genius music even if it's just a pop
  24. pedrur
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    flesh without blood is the perfection of this album
    the best album of her. realiti is also a bop
  25. vicc_walker
    Jun 24, 2019
    9
    It's addictive and original. Grimes proved to be again a very versatile artist herself, with songs that contain a lot of instruments used by her and different/unexpected collaborations.
  26. viniciuspotrich
    May 30, 2019
    8
    A sonoridade criativa e cativante de Art Angels mostra que Grimes é mais que uma DJ de talento, é também uma ótima artista pop.
  27. kjhkjhk
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    So complex and and the sounds are so euphoric. Most of the time the listener would have to categorize the mood of the song and associate it with a very specific frame of mind or feeling and then listen to it when only in that mode. But with Grimes the songs just blow past the listeners understanding of breadth of emotion. Each track is so beautifully composed and evokes anger aggressionSo complex and and the sounds are so euphoric. Most of the time the listener would have to categorize the mood of the song and associate it with a very specific frame of mind or feeling and then listen to it when only in that mode. But with Grimes the songs just blow past the listeners understanding of breadth of emotion. Each track is so beautifully composed and evokes anger aggression as well tranquil peace. It sounds so unfamiliar which is what brings me back to it again and again. I love the use of various instruments and the fact that she produced it all by herself?!! **** AMAZING… Expand
  28. Francesco98
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    A ray of light. This is the most colorful album of Grimes, and the best album of her entire career. Perfect!
  29. prestonhung
    Jul 26, 2018
    7
    'Art Angels' is another fun and enjoyable album by Grimes. Although the lyrics and melody may sometimes be dull, the whole album provides a dark yet sentimental and emotional atmosphere overall. Grimes' vocals continue to be spectacular, and most of the LP is well-produced and an improvement compared to its predecessor 'Visions'.
    Strongest Tracks: "laughing and not being normal",    'Art Angels' is another fun and enjoyable album by Grimes. Although the lyrics and melody may sometimes be dull, the whole album provides a dark yet sentimental and emotional atmosphere overall. Grimes' vocals continue to be spectacular, and most of the LP is well-produced and an improvement compared to its predecessor 'Visions'.
    Strongest Tracks: "laughing and not being normal", "California", "SCREAM", "Kill V. Maim", "World Princess part II"
    Weakest Tracks: "Artangels", "Easily", "Butterfly"    … Expand
  30. JavierQueen
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    El mejor álbum del 2015 junto con Vulnicura y EMOTION así es, el nuevo trabajo de la grumos es más arte y superior a Visions el cual olvidadito quedó ese MOrena JÓNal, por primera vez utilizó la guitarra en su carrera y agregó más vocales los cuales suenan como los mismísimos ángeles por eso se llama así el álbum ART ANGELS
  31. pugowner
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    I'll be the first person to admit that just because music is "different" does not automatically make it good. But this is good. This is REALLY good
  32. gugzstav
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Um album transcendente que nos faz viajar profundamente desde a primeira track. Obrigado Grimes
  33. davd123
    Jan 26, 2018
    9
    One of the best futurist albums of all time!!! It seems like music is going to new level and I'm really happy for that. Listening to this album seems like journey through space and planet it feels amazing. I think Art Angles is lighter and brighter than other Grimes albums, I think this one is the best. Of course you need to listen to this album very deeply and understand it, understandOne of the best futurist albums of all time!!! It seems like music is going to new level and I'm really happy for that. Listening to this album seems like journey through space and planet it feels amazing. I think Art Angles is lighter and brighter than other Grimes albums, I think this one is the best. Of course you need to listen to this album very deeply and understand it, understand that this album is different and be ready for that. I'm saying this because may some people which have listened only few songs of all album don't want to listen to all album because they didn't liked that few songs, but for me it took about two weeks to love this album and now I think this album is one of the best albums of all time!!! You should listen to this album expeciality if you enjoy listening to bjork, fka twigs and other. Enjoy this album :))… Expand
  34. LUKEOPERCOUP
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    What i love more from this album is that it's genuine and fresh. Love the lyrics, the production, and it really allows us to enter a new world created by Grimes... is by far her best album, it has no highlights because the entirely album is highlited
  35. Kurai159
    Aug 25, 2017
    8
    This is so different from other Grimes album. This really creative, it looks like she has found her way to music. Even though I prefer her latest album Visions(2012) because it was more experimental and more dark, but it's only my opinion. I think Art Angles should be on the top of all charts possible, I love this album and Grimes voice makes this album even more magical. I gave it 8This is so different from other Grimes album. This really creative, it looks like she has found her way to music. Even though I prefer her latest album Visions(2012) because it was more experimental and more dark, but it's only my opinion. I think Art Angles should be on the top of all charts possible, I love this album and Grimes voice makes this album even more magical. I gave it 8 because at some point couple of songs in this album is kinda annoying a little bit. Best Tracks: Kill V. Maim Worst Tracks: Art Angels.… Expand
  36. joaofelin
    Jul 16, 2017
    10
    Laughing and Not Being Normal -
    California - 10
    Scream - 10
    Flesh Without Blood - 10
    Belly of the Beat - 10
    Kill V. Maim - 10
    Artangels - 10
    Easily - 9
    Pin - 10
    Realiti - 10
    World Princess Part II - 10
    Venus Fly - 10
    Life in the Vivid Dream -
    Butterfly - 10

    score: 9,9
  37. Neng-
    Jul 5, 2017
    8
    Art Angels is weird, but that is what makes it so unique, that awkwardness that Grimes carries from herself into her music, and it’s so genuine that I ended up loving this album without even expecting to like it at all!
    It’s no secret that this album seems like a step forward from his previous works (which she says took her no time at all) and that production quality that she gained and    Art Angels is weird, but that is what makes it so unique, that awkwardness that Grimes carries from herself into her music, and it’s so genuine that I ended up loving this album without even expecting to like it at all!
    It’s no secret that this album seems like a step forward from his previous works (which she says took her no time at all) and that production quality that she gained and the more time she spent here is shown in this album.
    Although some tracks are a little bit noisy and come across being more like a mixed of ideas that don’t match, there are some really well though pieces that makes me keep listening to this album.    … Expand
  38. orengue
    Jul 1, 2017
    9
    This is a masterpiece, absolutely awesome and beautiful, from laughing and not being normal to Butterfly this is futuristic. Grimes did her best work. She is a genius using pop, this sounds like pop of author, very original.
  39. victorcarter
    Nov 21, 2016
    8
    Grimes came through with a wonderfully odd and gorgeously put together pop album. It is truly singular and it doesn't feel like this can really be made by anyone else. Grimes has a great ability to craft songs with imagination. It just gets better with every listen.
  40. Mesmerize
    Oct 28, 2016
    9
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  41. andressolis
    Oct 26, 2016
    10
    Truly a work of art. The signature sounds of Grimes make her unique and Art Angels is just the representation of the fruit of her work. S/o to her by producing the whole album by herself
  42. MirrorPhase
    Oct 15, 2016
    7
    The most striking feature of this album is its ability to remain coherent in spite of its radical stylistic twists and turns. It is a bolder work than any of her earlier releases, on some tracks clearly risking the artist's existing fan-base by introducing a more radio-friendly production and songwriting style (California, Butterfly and Flesh without Blood being noteworthy examples, butThe most striking feature of this album is its ability to remain coherent in spite of its radical stylistic twists and turns. It is a bolder work than any of her earlier releases, on some tracks clearly risking the artist's existing fan-base by introducing a more radio-friendly production and songwriting style (California, Butterfly and Flesh without Blood being noteworthy examples, but also standout tracks). Having said that, the production does occasionally fall short, with a sometimes uneven bottom end. This is a minor gripe, however, given the overall strength of the songwriting and sonic richness that prevails throughout. Drawing stylistically on electronic pop stalwarts like Gwen Stefani, Goldfrapp and Pink, but also more esoteric influences, some of which will be familiar from the 4AD stable, this album demands an open mind, but rewards it.… Expand
  43. IvanMejia_
    Sep 27, 2016
    10
    Fue comodamente el mejor disco del 2015. Muy impresionado con sus vocales y ese toque pop que le puso a sus canciones. Mis canciones favoritas fueron: Butterfly, ArtAngels, Flesh Without Blood, Kill V. Maim y Realiti.
  44. fabiangza
    Sep 18, 2016
    10
    Grimes se muestra algo influenciada por el pop fresco de hoy en día, pero no deja a un lado su distintivo estilo experimental y misterioso que a cualquier oído le daría placer percibir. Sin duda un trabajo sumamente profesional y con canciones muy bien planeadas.
  45. gabrielfobia
    Sep 11, 2016
    10
    It may disappoint some Visions fans, because it has loss some of the greater sounds. But this albums have some highlights when it comes to eloquence, lyricism and production. It may be a compilation of some weird **** plus catchy-pop songs, but I think that that's why the album is so great.
  46. kman5473
    Sep 5, 2016
    8
    I had been exposed to Grimes randomly by Youtube because I love other bands like Warpaint, Angel Olsen, Sky Ferreira, and St. Vincent. Up until last week, what I was getting exposed to was OK at best; I respected the conventions of bizarre/punk/goth/insanity, but nothing really stuck out to me as good enough to buy.

    Then--actually last Friday (September 2nd, 2016), I watched, "Kill V    I had been exposed to Grimes randomly by Youtube because I love other bands like Warpaint, Angel Olsen, Sky Ferreira, and St. Vincent. Up until last week, what I was getting exposed to was OK at best; I respected the conventions of bizarre/punk/goth/insanity, but nothing really stuck out to me as good enough to buy.

    Then--actually last Friday (September 2nd, 2016), I watched, "Kill V Main" for the first time and was BLOWN away. Not only did Grimes surpass her own level of writing/composing music, I genuinely believe she's pushed music a level higher in general. I don't even participate in the vampire/goth/punk scene, but this track is so good that I knew as soon as I watched the music video the first time I had to buy this album.

    I'm excited to see what Grimes does in the future, and investigate her music further. Overall, this album is solid, but not "perfect" in the sense that the album as a whole is groundbreaking. There are tracks that definitely are though. If you're questioning whether or not you like Grimes, watch Kill vs Maim, and if you love it than get the album!    … Expand
  47. Rybread28
    Apr 1, 2016
    9
    This album is amazing I have not been able to get in to any other of her other albums. But this one blew my mind it has great lyrics, great instrumentation the album flows well I can actually understand what she is saying. This is a masterpiece I hope she makes more albums like this because I am totally on board. I cant recommend this any more so good. she still has the weirdness of herThis album is amazing I have not been able to get in to any other of her other albums. But this one blew my mind it has great lyrics, great instrumentation the album flows well I can actually understand what she is saying. This is a masterpiece I hope she makes more albums like this because I am totally on board. I cant recommend this any more so good. she still has the weirdness of her first three albums but goes more pop and makes her vocals easier to understand which works well for me love this album.… Expand
  48. gabrielfobico
    Feb 28, 2016
    9
    This is incredible. A great-produced album with great lyrics, Art Angels can capture happiness, anger, fun, all in order that fell perfectly well. With catchy songs like Kill V. Maim and Flesh Without Blood, wisely chosen as singles, Grimes level up, reaching a new level for the pop and women in the music industry. Other highlights go to the album cover and the song Venus Fly. Grimes canThis is incredible. A great-produced album with great lyrics, Art Angels can capture happiness, anger, fun, all in order that fell perfectly well. With catchy songs like Kill V. Maim and Flesh Without Blood, wisely chosen as singles, Grimes level up, reaching a new level for the pop and women in the music industry. Other highlights go to the album cover and the song Venus Fly. Grimes can do it all: producing, singing, composing... she's the full package.… Expand
  49. jlnorden
    Feb 15, 2016
    10
    This is probably the best "pop" album that's been released. The entire album will make you feel and burst of energy that you never knew you had. Songs like "kill v. Maim" prove that Grimes is one of the most unique artist around. Even the two reprise/intro are amazing. Every song goes together without going to far and sounding the same.
  50. Shane201
    Feb 1, 2016
    10
    Another solid release by Grimes. I've been listening to it all month and it's quickly becoming one of my favorite albums. Claire really flexes her talents with Art angels, every track on here is her own creation and it's great work from start to end. Best album of 2015.
  51. MatheusSouza
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    QUE ÁLBUM É ESSE? MARAVILHOSO!
    Depois que fiquei sabendo que ela fez o álbum todo SOZINHA amei ele mais ainda, não consigo tirar as músicas da cabeça, todo dia eu vicio em uma.
    A única coisa que eu quero saber é: COMO PARAR DE OUVIR ESSE ÁLBUM?????????
  52. Victorfost
    Jan 28, 2016
    10
    Is The NEW BEST POP ALBUM OF 2K16 UHUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL FODE GRIMES VC E BABADEIRA MULHE, BATO MUITO CABELO COM KILL.V MAIM TU N SABE COMO EU VIRO MO VAGABUNDA CARA, MELHOR ALBUMMMMMMMMMMMMM, MELHOR MUSICA AMIGA, ESSE BOY DO SEU VIDEO E UMA DELICIA PASSA O WHAT'SAPP
  53. Metayerju
    Dec 28, 2015
    9
    Great Alternative pop. Good to ear from first listening. Having listed to her previous records, i trust this one is best so far. Looking forward to see her in concert soon in Singapore
  54. miguelsanhueza
    Dec 25, 2015
    10
    This album is everything, with every listen i love her so much! i don't know how Grimes make this, is such a great pop album but at the same time is not pop, amazing!
  55. chippythekid
    Dec 20, 2015
    9
    OK so Grimes is an amazing artist. When the first track comes on I was immediately pulled in, the opera-like singing is very melodic and beautiful and has me humming it all day. This album has many different styles and every song you get something different but yet still exhilarating. Also the Janelle Monae and Aristophanes features are great. By far Art Angels is one of the top 5 albumsOK so Grimes is an amazing artist. When the first track comes on I was immediately pulled in, the opera-like singing is very melodic and beautiful and has me humming it all day. This album has many different styles and every song you get something different but yet still exhilarating. Also the Janelle Monae and Aristophanes features are great. By far Art Angels is one of the top 5 albums of the year.… Expand
  56. JuanSebastian
    Dec 16, 2015
    8
    I'm a grimes fan since the exotic Visions was released and all can say about Art Angels is that I'm fully grateful for this piece of art. Of course this is not as similar as her older stuff but I think it works in terms of her style. Maybe it's a little too pop for her but it's not a 1989 (Taylor Swift) so I'm glad about that. The production also is satisfying. I can't decide on which isI'm a grimes fan since the exotic Visions was released and all can say about Art Angels is that I'm fully grateful for this piece of art. Of course this is not as similar as her older stuff but I think it works in terms of her style. Maybe it's a little too pop for her but it's not a 1989 (Taylor Swift) so I'm glad about that. The production also is satisfying. I can't decide on which is my favorite track, by now I'm obsessed with Flesh Without Blood, Realiti and Kill V.Maim. Go ahead and listen Art Angels, it's definitely not a waste of your time.… Expand
  57. stfuadam
    Dec 16, 2015
    10
    Grimes really came out of nowhere and surprised everyone with this album. I really wasn't expecting something like this. 0 fillers. NME named it Album of the Year, and it's easy to see why.
  58. ojeda
    Dec 14, 2015
    9
    A definite masterpiece that demonstrates an artistic, satisfying, cohesive and pretty much fantastic take on pop, just only as Grimes could do it. This album really shows her immense growth from her two first mix tape-like albums and her solid 2012 breakthrough, Visions. Unlike her last effort though, Art Angels blasts with never-heard-before vocal strength, excellent production with a newA definite masterpiece that demonstrates an artistic, satisfying, cohesive and pretty much fantastic take on pop, just only as Grimes could do it. This album really shows her immense growth from her two first mix tape-like albums and her solid 2012 breakthrough, Visions. Unlike her last effort though, Art Angels blasts with never-heard-before vocal strength, excellent production with a new and vast direction for her by the use of guitars, piano and fresh electropop/dance vibes, and incredibly catchy melodies, all while keeping her usual dark, high quality and powerful lyricism. Basically a highlight of the year and a huge step forward!… Expand
  59. nobodyknowsme
    Dec 13, 2015
    10
    It's been 3 years since Visions released.Visions was minimalistic,complex,lo-fi album.It made grimes popular on the alternative/indie scene.Everybody was wondering what will she is going to do next.Will she stick to the minimalistic lo-fi indie girl image or is she gonna change completely?Online music sites like Pitchfork was very interested with Grimes.They followed every move she hasIt's been 3 years since Visions released.Visions was minimalistic,complex,lo-fi album.It made grimes popular on the alternative/indie scene.Everybody was wondering what will she is going to do next.Will she stick to the minimalistic lo-fi indie girl image or is she gonna change completely?Online music sites like Pitchfork was very interested with Grimes.They followed every move she has done.They see Grimes as a hipster magnet.Like she is doing some pretentious **** released bunch of singles and videos till the album release.Like dubstep influenced "Go",and "Realiti".Now we have her new album Artangels out.I can't lie i just shocked when i first listened.It was so not Grimes we used to know.Except Realiti i thinked this album sucked but after few listen i loved the album.Her sugary vocals,excelent synths and melodies made this album irresistible.She uses real instruments like piano and guitar on Artangels.Songs like California,Belly of the Beat got country-pop influence all over it.And songs like Flesh Without Blood,Kill V.Maim,Venus Fly represents her new style.Her "Art Angels".While ending my review i must say this is one of the most original albums I've ever listened.… Expand
  60. legendarysia
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
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  61. Ipodee78
    Dec 10, 2015
    9
    Art Angels is clearly Grimes' most accessible work but it's also her best. Not intended to sell truckloads or pander to rotation on radio, the album is what Grimes does best - electronic dreampop. This is what's absent in music today, the cookie-clutter pop that dominates our lives. She dares to go where few goes, the extra mile to play and experiment with the parameters of pop music andArt Angels is clearly Grimes' most accessible work but it's also her best. Not intended to sell truckloads or pander to rotation on radio, the album is what Grimes does best - electronic dreampop. This is what's absent in music today, the cookie-clutter pop that dominates our lives. She dares to go where few goes, the extra mile to play and experiment with the parameters of pop music and the results are stellar. If Go had ben on it, this would be a perfect 10.… Expand
  62. quotes
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    This album is wonderfully bizarre! Grimes put many things in “Art Angels”: different music genres (mainly synth-pop, electronic and rock), catchy melodies and her unique style. The tracks make you get into the universe of the album and you cannot get out of it, singing and dancing with the upbeat ones and thinking deeply with the slow ones. The lyrics go pretty well to the Grimes’ vocalsThis album is wonderfully bizarre! Grimes put many things in “Art Angels”: different music genres (mainly synth-pop, electronic and rock), catchy melodies and her unique style. The tracks make you get into the universe of the album and you cannot get out of it, singing and dancing with the upbeat ones and thinking deeply with the slow ones. The lyrics go pretty well to the Grimes’ vocals and the melodies, showing clearly the album’s concept, what is pretty good because the most artist make this mistake (particularly in this kind of music), when the songs get lost in the album and they aren’t connected. Grimes has shown she is a complete artist and, perhaps, this is one of the best albums in 2015.

    Listen to: Flesh without Blood, Easily and Kill V. Maim.    … Expand
  63. pinkraop
    Dec 7, 2015
    8
    The first third is all over the place but then the album becomes greater and greater. "Kill V. Maim" is one of the best songs of the year. Her singing, production and songwriting are unique.
  64. LegendaryMau
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    It’s slick and gritty, fun and funny, and horrifying and grotesque all at once. It will also make you shake your ass like nothing else. Masterpiece in 14 tracks.
  65. HolyFloWelch
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    Art Angels is made of the same dark candy, with even more weird and wonderful flavour combinations. I began to think of songs as three-minute gobstoppers in which layers dissolved unexpectedly.
  66. JVictor18
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    Melhor álbum da rainha sim, as viúvas do Visions que aceitem logo. Tá cheio de hinos e eu não paro de ouvir desde que lançou, inclusive, Grimes é fanha.
  67. williansimao
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    Art Angels is the best work of Grimes. All I wanna do is dance and shake my ass. By far, one of the best albums of the year. Emotion, Vulnicura and Art Angels are the Holy Trinity of 2015.
  68. Ryanpereira
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    Melhor álbum da fanha. Em Art Angels encontramos uma Grimes mais "comercial", melódica, que mostra sua potência vocal e o quê quase não teve nos álbuns anteriores: composições! Beijos viúvas do Halfaxa, Geidi Primes e Visions, mas principalmente pra você que reclamou quando ela lançou "Go". Beijos pra VOCÊ que quer escutar ruídos só pra se sentir diferente e especial. Meu recado pra vocêMelhor álbum da fanha. Em Art Angels encontramos uma Grimes mais "comercial", melódica, que mostra sua potência vocal e o quê quase não teve nos álbuns anteriores: composições! Beijos viúvas do Halfaxa, Geidi Primes e Visions, mas principalmente pra você que reclamou quando ela lançou "Go". Beijos pra VOCÊ que quer escutar ruídos só pra se sentir diferente e especial. Meu recado pra você que disse que ela perdeu sua identidade: SE FUDEU.… Expand
  69. coroinha66
    Nov 20, 2015
    9
    Em sua nova obra, Grimes reúne qualidade e criatividade, resultando em um albúm contagiante com uma sonoridade impecável, sendo certamente um dos melhores recordes do ano.
  70. SimonHend
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    The first time I heard Flesh Without Blood, I was a bit scared Grimes had gotten all poppy. I really loved her album Visions, so I hoped she did not leave everything behind of what she did on Visions. But oh my, after a few listenings, I fell in love with Art Angels. Such a perfect mixture of her crazy, weird, lovely sounds and perfect lyrics. This is going to be a keeper. This deservesThe first time I heard Flesh Without Blood, I was a bit scared Grimes had gotten all poppy. I really loved her album Visions, so I hoped she did not leave everything behind of what she did on Visions. But oh my, after a few listenings, I fell in love with Art Angels. Such a perfect mixture of her crazy, weird, lovely sounds and perfect lyrics. This is going to be a keeper. This deserves several rounds of applause.… Expand
  71. andrew260z
    Nov 18, 2015
    7
    This is by no means Grimes' best work but it is an enjoyable pop / synth slightly underground album. I've had this on high rotation for a week and overall am enjoying it but its not as good as Visions was. I think if your a Grimes fan its a must buy and she has one of the most amazing female vocals out there IMHO, however if you are not a pop music fan you might just find that this isn'tThis is by no means Grimes' best work but it is an enjoyable pop / synth slightly underground album. I've had this on high rotation for a week and overall am enjoying it but its not as good as Visions was. I think if your a Grimes fan its a must buy and she has one of the most amazing female vocals out there IMHO, however if you are not a pop music fan you might just find that this isn't your cup of tea. Realiti is a good track, I also found SCREAM to be enjoyable.… Expand
  72. JesusKuyoc
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    What I love the most about this album is the coherency that goes with it, every single song it's interesting and keeps you waiting for how the next song will sound like, just incredible.
  73. michaelm93l
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    After listening to this album 9 days straight I'm still not getting bored, the most freshest album I've listened to all year if not the past couple of years. I can't wait to see her play these songs live when she comes to Dublin. Congrats Grimes you made something special and deserve all the acclaim.
  74. fangirlingtani
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Art Angels is full of light, colour, and all round buzzy-ness. It is the foreground stunner of her collection as it demands your attention and releases a sheen of euphoric hums and drums. It is very obvious that the elements of what makes Grimes "Grimes" are still present.
  75. justgetfit
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    This is pretty insane amazing. Grimes has taken her sound to a whole new level. I've been listening to this album start to finish since it came out. Go Claire!
  76. KriticalChaos
    Nov 13, 2015
    8
    Before I start, let it be known that I am new to Grimes.

    So I heard Flesh without Blood while browsing through Youtube and was impressed, so I decided to check out the rest of the album. I was not disappointed. Grimes' free and unrestricted style is a breath of fresh air in a world full of tight, over-controlled music. The unapologetic swagger she presents herself with is amiable, as    Before I start, let it be known that I am new to Grimes.

    So I heard Flesh without Blood while browsing through Youtube and was impressed, so I decided to check out the rest of the album. I was not disappointed. Grimes' free and unrestricted style is a breath of fresh air in a world full of tight, over-controlled music. The unapologetic swagger she presents herself with is amiable, as you can tell she is just creating what she feels, not conforming to any standard. Being someone who likes to know the lyrics to what I'm hearing, I was a bit put off, but I guess that's sort of part of the journey, filling in the blanks yourself.

    There are many shining tracks on the album, but Flesh without Blood(a big F U to anyone who would diss the new style), Kill V. Maim(very catchy abstract tune), and REALiTi(basically about seeing the beauty in life) are the real gems here, while California and Art Angels fall short(as well as Scream in my opinion just because I have no idea what's being said.)

    All in all, Art Angels is a very solid album that personally made me think about certain things differently. My favorite lyric is from the closing track, Butterfly: "Why are you looking for a harmony? There is harmony in everything."

    After going through Art Angels, I decided to listen to her previous album "Visions", and I can't say anything other than she has evolved completely from what she was in that album. I can barely bring myself to listen to "Visions", but Grimes knocked this one out of the park with it's entirely different, optimistic style with a sense of purpose. Definitely do not judge an album by it's cover.

    I recommend the album to anyone who's into Dance, Electronic, Indie Pop, or anything really. It's worth a listen.

    PS. While it's still averaging a 3.5/5, You would not believe the flak this album is getting on Sputnik Music. I don't know what it is about that site, but the reviews never align with Metacritic. Visions is rated higher than Art Angels, which brings up a big red flag for me.    … Expand
  77. RoosterJuice
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    WOW! What an interesting style! Incredibly simple melodic hooks with a ton of depth. Metacritic lists the genre as Indie rock, yet Google Music lists it as Dance / Electronic. They are both right and both wrong. Very rarely there is a musician who creates accessible pop music, but is actually an artist. Robyn is a good example of this... Grimes is another. Love it.
  78. Archios
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    D.I.Y.: This is what Grimes is. For the first time in four albums, Claire accepts the reality and embrace it with so much optimism, that when you first listen to the record you will probably not recognize it as a Grimes' album. I believe that this is what she always tried to do: an album with her deepest happiest feelings, even if they are not about good experiences.
    "Art Angels" is an    D.I.Y.: This is what Grimes is. For the first time in four albums, Claire accepts the reality and embrace it with so much optimism, that when you first listen to the record you will probably not recognize it as a Grimes' album. I believe that this is what she always tried to do: an album with her deepest happiest feelings, even if they are not about good experiences.
    "Art Angels" is an outstanding album about an artist that make music for herself. From the critical lyrics of "Flesh without Blood" to the deep emotions of "World princess part ii", everything is about knowing the true Claire Boucher of Vancouver. It's a self-portrait of an artist that saw your fans turning their backs over her when she released a song (and yes, I'm talking about "Go") that was unusual to her repertory.
    Although it may sound a little selfish, it is the pure truth. I don't know if every song in the record is about her but does it really matter? We all have feelings described in at least one song. "Art Angels" captured the elementary things of being human: the flaws, the desires and the thoughts. However, it's a real pop album. Musics are catchy and are really easy to listen. It's weird of course, after all we're still talking about Grimes. Maybe that is why after all these years of pop culture being just pop, the album still so unprecedented.
    This is what dark and beautiful should be. This is what I want to hear from the new "pop" artists. This is evolution, creativity and pop. The references are there, a great artwork is there, Grimes is there; wrap it all up and this is Art Angels. An album of a truly D.I.Y. artist.    … Expand
  79. Mad-Hatter
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Visions was neutral for me (it was good but I don't like that music genre) but this album is more "Pop" than Visions and I like better than genre. Art Angels is a strange album, but it is still a good and surprisingly catchy! SCREAM and Kill V. Maim are my favorites. Production, composition and vocals, perfect.
  80. holysiafurler
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    Simply put, this is the best album of 2015. Boucher has outdone herself in almost every regard. Despite being her most accessible work to date, Art Angels is in no way less enthralling, captivating or twisted than Visions. The guest appearances from Aristophanes and Janelle Monáe are welcome additions, and add depth to the album as a whole. It is almost as if they represent the duality ofSimply put, this is the best album of 2015. Boucher has outdone herself in almost every regard. Despite being her most accessible work to date, Art Angels is in no way less enthralling, captivating or twisted than Visions. The guest appearances from Aristophanes and Janelle Monáe are welcome additions, and add depth to the album as a whole. It is almost as if they represent the duality of Grimes - Aristophanes' manic, frightening and chaotic vocals remind listeners of previous music by Grimes. Monáe presents the side of Claire which she started to delve into on Visions - the educated, voraciously independent, unabashedly female pop star.… Expand
  81. DigitalWitness
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Grimes has shown to the world she has the power to make a great pop album without going full mainstream, the tracks are all flawless and the collabs are rather than perfect!
  82. wtfmath
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Uma explosão de ótimos instrumentais e letras estupendas. Produção incrível e impecável; Grimes apresenta um descontraído álbum, porém super consistente. Deixa a bixa fazer o pop feliz dela! Excelente álbum, um dos melhores do ano.
  83. andrewh3340
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    This is the first Metacritic rating I've ever written. I wrote it because this album merits it.

    Don't behave. Buy this album.

    You have to stop expecting a sequel to Visions. Grimes won't conform to your expectations, and that's the whole point. Just open your mind and experience the future of pop.
  84. Evic21
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    I thought it unlikely that she could make an album that is better than 'Visions"; however, after listening to each song on the album, I can't find any filler or songs that didn't fit. In general this album is a very dramatic statment. It screams that Grimes is an independent artisit who has full creative control over every move she makes which makes her a valuable woman in thisI thought it unlikely that she could make an album that is better than 'Visions"; however, after listening to each song on the album, I can't find any filler or songs that didn't fit. In general this album is a very dramatic statment. It screams that Grimes is an independent artisit who has full creative control over every move she makes which makes her a valuable woman in this cut-throat, sexist industry. You go girl. Keep it up.… Expand
  85. igormoota
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    Um megamix de synthpop, k-pop e country que deu super super certo. A singularidade e a essência das músicas e da voz da Grimes não se perdeu durante o álbum, que sem dúvidas, é o melhor de toda a sua carreira.
  86. frandecurgez
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    I cannot believe this album. I cannot stop listening to Art Angels. Actually, i can believe it. Grimes proves once more how incredible she is. Every song in Art Angels is amazing. And what is even better, it makes me wanna dance wildly.
  87. htaia
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    Grimes acertou em cheio, o álbum é consistente, coerente e possui uma boa produção synthpop. Claire nos trouxe um álbum completamente viciante e certamente um dos melhores álbuns de 2015. Destaques: Kill V. Maim / Venus Fly / Life in a Vivid Dream / Flesh Without Blood
  88. AndTeslu
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    O álbum é realmente muito bom. Traz o que já conhecemos da Grimes ao mesmo tempo em que nos mostra um cenário totalmente novo. Ela quebrou as barreiras do que todos achavam que ela era capaz de fazer para criar um álbum que ao mesmo tempo que é pop, também remonta ao estranho que está presente em toda sua carreira. Como ela deixa claro em sua composição, não é um álbum que qualquer um vaiO álbum é realmente muito bom. Traz o que já conhecemos da Grimes ao mesmo tempo em que nos mostra um cenário totalmente novo. Ela quebrou as barreiras do que todos achavam que ela era capaz de fazer para criar um álbum que ao mesmo tempo que é pop, também remonta ao estranho que está presente em toda sua carreira. Como ela deixa claro em sua composição, não é um álbum que qualquer um vai ouvir e gostar se você está acostumado com Halfaxa e Visions, você tem que abrir sua mente antes de ouvi-lo. Se você gosta de uma garotinha sonhadora, triste que produz música estranha que ninguém vai querer ouvir, bem, Art Angels não é pra você. É uma verdadeira revolução no que a Grimes faz, e sem dúvida um grande evolução como artista. Ah, sem contar que ele foi escrito quase em totalidade por ela e conta com a primeira faixa que ela produziu completamente sozinha, Scream. Palmas pra Grimes, ela realmente merece.… Expand
  89. erimelro
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    Um álbum inteligente que é super pop e super alternativo ao mesmo tempo. Com tantas referências advindas do som experimental, punk rock, K-Pop, country, video games, mangás, entre outros, Grimes consegue entregar um álbum complexo e profundo recheado de emoção, eufórico e melancólico, com faixas cheias de camadas de instrumentos e voz. Ah, e ela fez isso tudo sozinha!
  90. MorningLiang
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    This album is absolutely one of the best in this decade. You can really hear how Grimes care about her music. I cannot imagine how much efforts she put in making this album so good. It's mature but fun: crazy but in the control; smart and so sexy. The details are so subtle and so powerful. I am so glad to have her in the music industry today.
  91. longjetty7
    Nov 8, 2015
    9
    Art Angels is really the antithesis of Visions. Whereas Visions was very one dimensional, introverted, and other worldly, Art Angels is rather eclectic, energetic, and more grounded in reality. I think both albums are great, but the fact that they're so different shows just how versatile of a musician Grimes is. With Art Angels she's really outdone herself in pretty much every wayArt Angels is really the antithesis of Visions. Whereas Visions was very one dimensional, introverted, and other worldly, Art Angels is rather eclectic, energetic, and more grounded in reality. I think both albums are great, but the fact that they're so different shows just how versatile of a musician Grimes is. With Art Angels she's really outdone herself in pretty much every way possible: songwriting, vocal delivery, instrumentals, production... It's all extremely well executed, and what's even more impressive is that she made this entire album by herself! I can't think of many solo artists who are able to pull off an album as good as this entirely on their own.

    The standout tracks in my opinion are Flesh Without Blood, Kill V. Maim (The absolute best song I've heard this year. Seriously, it's incredible.), Realiti (obviously), and Venus Fly. Usually albums with 14 songs have a lot of filler, but for the most part the songs are very memorable and all have their own distinct character. And even though there a bunch of different styles, it flows together well and makes for a very cohesive and extremely engaging album.    … Expand
  92. jacobryan14
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    Different to any other music at the moment, every song sounds different and each song has a deeper meaning and is possibly the best album in her discography! The album goes in a more pop direction rather than the experimental music she has been making in the past
  93. nikola_koda
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    I love completely 14 tracks that are in the album, is very different to her other albums, but is ok, is good and is an albums that sounds very happy :D
  94. juanca
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    Is very different to Visions and her other artworks, but is very cool, magic and I love all of the songs. I really Love Halfaxa, Geidi Primes and Visions but this is so glorious.
  95. sebastianglz
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    Compared from its previous work, "Visions", this album is less dark and more funny and happy, it doesn't loose Grimes' weird sound and lyrics. This is an amazing record, especially if you're ashamed of listening to the bad produced top 40 songs, because "Art Angels" is absolutely well produced.
  96. forcis12
    Nov 8, 2015
    9
    I am new to this genre of pop music. I accidentally stumbled upon Grimes a couple of years ago and I can't get enough. This album is pure Grimes. There are a few killer tracks that I will probably listen ad nauseum. The sheer amount of effort and thought put in to this album is worth the purchase. It still blows my mind Grimes is a solo endeavor.
  97. asjklasjklas
    Nov 8, 2015
    8
    Claire Boucher AKA Grimes has enough idiosyncrasies to consider even her most musically polished, poppy, and, dare I say, feminine music to date unconventional by any musical standards, as her hotly anticipated Art Angels completely diminishes every single ethereal, experimental 'bedroom'-esque quality inhabited on her earlier releases in favor of a straightforward and streamlined soundClaire Boucher AKA Grimes has enough idiosyncrasies to consider even her most musically polished, poppy, and, dare I say, feminine music to date unconventional by any musical standards, as her hotly anticipated Art Angels completely diminishes every single ethereal, experimental 'bedroom'-esque quality inhabited on her earlier releases in favor of a straightforward and streamlined sound reminescent of J-pop, pop rock, power pop, and contemporary pop music from the early '00s. And while it's mostly a success on Boucher's end of the table, maintaining an accessible yet alien approach throughout, Art Angels also doesn't have any surprises similar on scale to 2012's Visions and certain tracks almost anonymize both her production and vocals, which can be largely dependent on that seemingly signature weirdness Boucher has been acclaimed for since the beginning.

    The carefree country music twang of "California", Taiwanese rapper Aristophanes's bubbly, cutesy Mandarin Chinese raps vs. Grimes' growly screams on "Scream", Grimes' continued screams and addictive K-pop flavored chorus of "Kill v. Maim", or Janelle Monáe turning grrrl power up to over 9,000 on the abrasive "Venus Fly"—Grimes obviously hasn't allowed Art Angels to fully submerge into the sugary sweet tropes that commonly overpopulate such a commercial genre. Then again, it's not safe to say that about all of it: "REALiTi", which receives one of the most unwarranted, unwanted, and unnecessary remakes of 2015, was already a near-perfect pop song and is an example of how Boucher's capable of rendering her uniqueness virtually mute on certain tracks on Art Angels.

    The disappointment in the abandonment of the experimental electronic soundscapes cascading on her earlier releases could've been compensated for had Boucher's many opportunistic quotes regarding Art Angels—how Visions and her lead singles are substantially less creative, how one song is supposed to be about a gender-bending space traveller Al Pacino, and that the album was full of diss tracks, none of which are noticeably true yet—only to raise expectations to a criminally lower degree of fulfillment. The overall outcome can't be correctly calculated because it'll assumingly divide her target demographic; it's an immediately effective pop album that still starkly contrasts the pop of today and yet it completely dumbs itself down when you compare it to her earlier releases and realize they too similarly had that effect, only on music altogether. I imagine that's an admittedly stubborn critique and Art Angels may gradually grow on me within the next few months or maybe even days, but it's one I can confidently cast out for now.

    Overall rating: 7.7    … Expand
  98. fabricioedwward
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    Melhor álbum alternativo do ano!! O som soa como algo que nunca ouvi musicalmente falando.. Grimes sempre vem inovando com seus álbuns cada vez mais. Fico feliz em ver que veio um trabalho um pouco diferente do VISIONS.
  99. Brunswicker
    Nov 7, 2015
    9
    The first time I knew about Grimes was when her 'Visions' came out. I found it way ahead of its time, very gloomy and mysterious, every track was structured in a innovative way, but the most characteristic thing about it was the ethereal-chorus-like vocals on it, defining her style at the time.
    As anyone, I thought 'Visions' was a masterpiece and it was going to be hard to Grimes to make    The first time I knew about Grimes was when her 'Visions' came out. I found it way ahead of its time, very gloomy and mysterious, every track was structured in a innovative way, but the most characteristic thing about it was the ethereal-chorus-like vocals on it, defining her style at the time.
    As anyone, I thought 'Visions' was a masterpiece and it was going to be hard to Grimes to make something better, because the album was so unique, making me think "Hey, maybe it was just luck".
    And my suspicions were turning more predictable with her posterior releases *hum* Go, this dubstep-EDM-trap-like Rihanna's rejected song, making everyone believe Grimes went mainstream, even when she scrapped her album due to the reaction of critics and fans, even if she negates that (thing she did.)
    And after some forgettable things, she released 'REALiTi', a demo which made everyone to have faith again in her. And then Grimes was more active than ever, saying that her new album was more playable, that was the first that did not made her cringe at hearing it, that it was more happier and angrier, and that she was reconsidering in putting 'REALiTi' in this album.
    And here we are, 'Art Angels' is a thing.
    When she premiered 'Flesh Without Blood', I didn't think the fans reactions would've been so separated. To me? It is a banger. Maybe one of the best pop-rock teen-like songs I have ever heard, say what the people say. The difference between this and 'Go' is that this song is actually organic and has life in ir. It's just a fun song.
    And, for old fan's sake (I believe), 'SCREAM' was released. And that was all. I was 100% to her new thing, her new style, though there were just, like, 3 songs (including that 1-minute song).
    And, hell yeah, I was right. 'Art Angels' is the bomb. It is, ugh, flawless (almost everything). It has this J-Pop meets russian orchestras meets punk meets baby voice vibes. The songs 'Kill V. Maim', 'Pin', 'World Princess, Pt. II', 'Venus Fly' and 'Butterfly' ( this track is a fave) confirmed that Grimes is capable to re-invent herself doing a bold-enjoyable alt-pop without giving a **** about whatever anyone will say about her (just look some Reddit posts). Nothing about to say about her new album. It seems that Grimes is evolving as a whole, and here's here to ****ing stay.    … Expand
  100. diegonelli
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    YAAAAS GRIMES QUEEEENNN i waited 2 long 4 this album and its fantastic i loved every fukkin song specially kill v maim - realiti's album version - world princess pt II - butterfly. they all fantastic, i loved how grimes tried new sounds and new style, she progressed as an artist, grime's the queen of electronic
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Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. AllMusic
    Dec 22, 2015
    80
    Claire Boucher's fourth album is wilder, more ambitious, and--at least on the surface--more accessible than her breakthrough
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  2. Mojo
    Dec 18, 2015
    80
    Crackling with radio-primed hooks, whipsnap breakbeats and Boucher’s helium-pitched vocals, Grimes’ third album makes a convincing strike for playlist ubiquity, with a healthy dollop of the oddball chucked in.
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  3. Uncut
    Dec 11, 2015
    80
    You can sense the deceptively complex Art Angels will only continue to yield further depths with time. [Jan 2016, p.76]
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