Bloom
by Troye Sivan
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 31, 2018
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 467 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 396 out of 467
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 467
  3. Negative: 57 out of 467
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  1. alina_d
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    For me Bloom is one of the best pop albums of this year. It's the perfect collection of dance tracks, guitar and piano ballads and melancholic tracks in the spirit of Troye's debut album. It is impossible not to emphasize the beauty of the lyrics, because it is very deep, metaphorical and personal. The lyrics make you think and admire. Production is also one of the strengths of this album,For me Bloom is one of the best pop albums of this year. It's the perfect collection of dance tracks, guitar and piano ballads and melancholic tracks in the spirit of Troye's debut album. It is impossible not to emphasize the beauty of the lyrics, because it is very deep, metaphorical and personal. The lyrics make you think and admire. Production is also one of the strengths of this album, the tracks are brilliantly made. I can not choose the strongest song, for me they are all beautiful in their own way.… Expand
  2. RomanVendy
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    боже, русские ревьюеры, я вас просто обожаю
  3. mikhaltsovvv_a
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Bloom stands out as a modern pop/electropop guitar and piano driven album. Frankly, this is what dude truly managed to do. Fresh modernist sounding with some 80's and 90's style stains provides precious thirty-with-something minutes listening to high-level music spending that time with kind of nostalgia and melancholy while simultaneously having such ballads as "The Good Side" (one ofBloom stands out as a modern pop/electropop guitar and piano driven album. Frankly, this is what dude truly managed to do. Fresh modernist sounding with some 80's and 90's style stains provides precious thirty-with-something minutes listening to high-level music spending that time with kind of nostalgia and melancholy while simultaneously having such ballads as "The Good Side" (one of these days' sweetEST ballads) & What A Heavenly Way To Die in your headphones on replay. Lyrics are also quite current and a la mode among most of nowadays youngsters, it describes gay teen problems, thoughts and mixes it with some kind of romance. Strength.… Expand
  4. heraeve
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    this is the album of the century!!! its so beautiful and troye is so talented
  5. romakrysa
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Один из лучших альбомов этого года, бездарной суке ники минаж нужно поучиться как выпускать КАЧЕСТВЕННУЮ музыку, а не высеры для онкобольных
  6. Cittadel
    Aug 31, 2018
    9
    I'm pleasantly surprised by Troye's sophomore album. When leadsingle My My My! and The Good Side got released about half a year ago, I was kind of worried this album was not going to be as good as Blue Neighborhood. I thought both songs sounded kind of awkward and bland and I was honestly disappointed, since Blue Neighborhood has meant so much to me and my hopes were incredibly high.I'm pleasantly surprised by Troye's sophomore album. When leadsingle My My My! and The Good Side got released about half a year ago, I was kind of worried this album was not going to be as good as Blue Neighborhood. I thought both songs sounded kind of awkward and bland and I was honestly disappointed, since Blue Neighborhood has meant so much to me and my hopes were incredibly high. Luckily both Bloom and Dance To This changed my mind before the album saw its official release, otherwise I would not have listened to this pop masterpiece -- and am I happy that I decided to give it a try! There's a nice mix of low-key pop songs, upbeat pop songs and some soulful ballads and even My My My! and The Good Side sound not that bad when listening to the full album. I honestly love it.… Expand
  7. BrianSabel
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    This was my first exposure to Troye Sivan and I'm very impressed with this album. Mature, intelligent pop music with beautiful, lush production. This is the first pop album to stop me in my tracks all year. It's too late for "Bloom" to be the banger of the summer in the US, but in his homeland of Australia, count on that song to be the soundtrack to the best moments of summer! Bravo, Mr. Sivan!
  8. G_damasceno
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    Maybe this album won't take Troye to the top and make him a commercial phenomenon like his friends Taylor and Ariana, but the way he's honest, vulnerable and mature in the album will make the world see he's an incredibly talented and authentic artist and that's something harder (and maybe more important) to do. I'm sure he's been taken more seriously now with 'Bloom', and having this albumMaybe this album won't take Troye to the top and make him a commercial phenomenon like his friends Taylor and Ariana, but the way he's honest, vulnerable and mature in the album will make the world see he's an incredibly talented and authentic artist and that's something harder (and maybe more important) to do. I'm sure he's been taken more seriously now with 'Bloom', and having this album in his career, he'll be able to go anywhere he wants in the future.… Expand
  9. kevinbird
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    This is album is magical, I love all the songs. I really believe that Troye is a best singer on actuallity
  10. mattiaminus
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    this album is a solid 10 and here's why: his songwriting is really good, original and you can relate to it A LOT, the cohesion is amazing (there isn't one single song that doesn't fit with the concept of the album) and also his growth in creativity, because to put up visuals, songs and production like this you must me a hard-worker genius
  11. prestonhung
    Mar 3, 2019
    4
    This is quite an interesting album for me to review. I know Sivan only through Charli XCX's most recent single "1999" and I think he does a great job on it, so I decided to listen to this album.
    'Bloom', overall, is just a bad rendition of Tove Lo's 'Lady Wood' albums to be honest, not only not having the same emotionless feelings with a hint of aggressiveness or even a bit of emotion    This is quite an interesting album for me to review. I know Sivan only through Charli XCX's most recent single "1999" and I think he does a great job on it, so I decided to listen to this album.
    'Bloom', overall, is just a bad rendition of Tove Lo's 'Lady Wood' albums to be honest, not only not having the same emotionless feelings with a hint of aggressiveness or even a bit of emotion inside, but also not interesting AT ALL (except for the single "My My My!", which is, I think, the only song I like from 'Bloom').
    Best tracks: My My My!, Postcard
    Worst tracks: Oh god don't get me started...    … Expand
  12. MlilTokky
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    best pop album this year so far. Troye has grown so much since Blue Neighbourhood and I'm so excited to see he dropping more masterpiece
  13. Itsseebas
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    Es un muy buen álbum con buenas letras, tiene calidad se nota con la emoción y sentimiento con la cual escribio cada canción, tiene unos ritmos impresionantes.
  14. kuba_013
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Without a doubt „Bloom” is the best album of the year. It’s very consistent, but every song is quite different. I can describe it through one word: emotional. The biggest advantage of this album are lyrics - better than ever in career Troye
  15. eduardo11
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Bloom é um álbum maravilhoso, com sonoridade encantadora e não tem nem ua musica que você não queira ouvir
  16. 1303-C
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Bloom is magnetic. You can feel the amount of heart that went into every lyric and sound. It is emotional and yet still gives you a sense of pure joy. Highly, highly recommend.
  17. goodcliches
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Bloom to me is the perfect pop album. Not only does Troye have a gorgeous voice and does he know just what makes his song that little bit extra special by adding all tiny sparkle like sounds and underlying melodies/harmonies etc, but it's also the right blend of songs you want to dance to, and slower ones. The lyrics are absolutely gorgeous, and very, very honest and personal. It wasBloom to me is the perfect pop album. Not only does Troye have a gorgeous voice and does he know just what makes his song that little bit extra special by adding all tiny sparkle like sounds and underlying melodies/harmonies etc, but it's also the right blend of songs you want to dance to, and slower ones. The lyrics are absolutely gorgeous, and very, very honest and personal. It was definitely worth the three year wait.… Expand
  18. veraclaythorne
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    Every song is packed with beautiful lyrics and real feelings. Troye is a master at work.
  19. Markini
    Nov 11, 2018
    9
    Bloom is exceptional pop album that balances club bops to soul slowed down heartbreak songs. Even though the songs are on other ends of the emotional spectrum, they still fit together on the album as a whole. Tracks that are the highlights of the album :My My My, Lucky Strikes, Plum, Bloom and Heavenly Way to Die
  20. Tasvin
    Nov 5, 2020
    0
    This album shows how underrated Troye Sivan is. Immaculate pop production songs with soul hitting lyrics are like a pop bible for queer audiences. Bloom deserves more praise from younger listeners. This album has got me through hard times and this will always be one of THE ALBUM in my heart.
  21. Wael
    Aug 31, 2018
    9
    The sophomore album from Aussie act Troye Sivan is easily the best pop project released this year. While his first LP "Blue Neighborhood", released in late 2015, explored themes of growing up, finding one's identity, and teenage angst, love, and loss, "Bloom" finds Sivan exploring the theme of finding love and fighting for it in the most mature representation he's ever opted for. TheThe sophomore album from Aussie act Troye Sivan is easily the best pop project released this year. While his first LP "Blue Neighborhood", released in late 2015, explored themes of growing up, finding one's identity, and teenage angst, love, and loss, "Bloom" finds Sivan exploring the theme of finding love and fighting for it in the most mature representation he's ever opted for. The production on the whole album is magnificent, and the lyricism even better. The highlights are hard to choose, for all tracks are essentials, from the dance-able 'Bloom', to the heart-shattering 'Postcard', and the album coming full circle with the outstanding tender closer, 'Animal', a proclaimed lovesong about Sivan's current boyfriend Jacob Bixenman. What truly stands out is that the whole thing has the proper length (a running time of 35 minutes) and is straight to the point: 10 well-made tracks, no fillers.
    At only 23, Troye Sivan could give fellow artists a lesson about how to make a truly astonishing pop record. "Bloom" proves itself to be a moody, elegant, and sharp record at its core.    … Expand
  22. dirbernantez
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    этот альбом нельзя вписывать в строчку "попсовые любовные альбомы" потому что для меня это намного больше. этот альбом он посвятил своей второй половинке и когда я слушаю эти песни у меня дрожь по всему телу проходит от того, что он чувствует и как это подаёт. вот настолько я думаю это личное для него. невероятные текста, музыка, бэквокал. за 18-й год для меня это лучший альбом.этот альбом нельзя вписывать в строчку "попсовые любовные альбомы" потому что для меня это намного больше. этот альбом он посвятил своей второй половинке и когда я слушаю эти песни у меня дрожь по всему телу проходит от того, что он чувствует и как это подаёт. вот настолько я думаю это личное для него. невероятные текста, музыка, бэквокал. за 18-й год для меня это лучший альбом.
  23. ElenaBerkova
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Однозначно альбом лучше, чем последний вагинальный выхлоп Ники Минаж, за которым последовал обвал курса доллара, цунами в Лаосе и революционные движения в африканских республиках.
  24. oxmarxrey
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    This album is amazing. His best body of work so far I love the emotion and power this album has. He shows us a new side of himself with personal and deep topics. We stan!!
  25. toveloismymom
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    После прослушивания данного шедевра,непроизвольно хочется надеть мамины каблучки, накрасить губки и воспользоваться фаллоимитатором двоюродной сестры,который та прячет под матрасом.
  26. PureHero
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Альбом прекрасен. Треки по-отдельности и альбом в целом на безумно высоком уровне. В каждом треке куча эмоций, и это не просто попсовое "I love you, you love me. Together forever", такого тут нет. Трой, для описания своих чувств, использует очень красивые, уместные аллегории. При всем этом песни не лишены ритма, некоторые драйва, с 3 треков можно даже неплохо так взрыднуть, вспоминая оАльбом прекрасен. Треки по-отдельности и альбом в целом на безумно высоком уровне. В каждом треке куча эмоций, и это не просто попсовое "I love you, you love me. Together forever", такого тут нет. Трой, для описания своих чувств, использует очень красивые, уместные аллегории. При всем этом песни не лишены ритма, некоторые драйва, с 3 треков можно даже неплохо так взрыднуть, вспоминая о собственном любовном опыте. Несмотря на то, что продакшн у каждого трека отличный, следование трендам на трэп биты очень аккуратно вплетено всего в пару треков, но только там, где это действительно уместно, и это безмерно радует. Нет чувства, что этот бит лишний, как было с половиной треков альбома "Lust for life" Lana Del Rey. Единственный трек, показавшийся мне не на уровне с остальными - это "Plum". Полагаю, подобные чувства у меня вызывает очень непривычный ритм трека и местами слишком уж простые, даже немного детские, рифмы, но скорее всего так оно и задумывалось. Снижать оценку божественному альбому за один средний трек желания нет. Такого спектра эмоций и чувств от альбома не было с момента выхода последнего альбома Lorde - "Melodrama". Не буду их сравнивать, так как считаю, что произведения искусства сравнивать невозможно. Просто знаю, что этот альбом как и "Melodrama" получит отдельное место в моём сердце. Буду ждать объявления номинантов на Grammy 2019, чтобы увидеть там как альбом "Bloom", так и самого Троя.… Expand
  27. AndrewStan
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    This is album is everything and definitely one of the best pop album released in 2018, along with Staying with Tamara's. Seventeen is purely bop and a great opening track, and so far my favorite. I think it's wise for him to release Bloom and Animal as promotional singles, since those two represent the album well and definitely two of the best track on the album. I hope he'll get Best PopThis is album is everything and definitely one of the best pop album released in 2018, along with Staying with Tamara's. Seventeen is purely bop and a great opening track, and so far my favorite. I think it's wise for him to release Bloom and Animal as promotional singles, since those two represent the album well and definitely two of the best track on the album. I hope he'll get Best Pop Vocal Album nod in 2019 Grammy, along with reputation, sweetener, The Thrill of It All, Meaning of Life, and Beautiful Trauma.… Expand
  28. mattiazisa
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    The only problem with "Bloom" is that it lasts too little.
    It rarely happens that I listen to an album for 3 times in a row, and this was the perfect occasion.
    This is the kind of pop music that everybody should listen to these days: the production is marvelous (as much as in the previous "Blue Neighbourhood"), the vibe is fresh, the lyrics are both personal and well written. It's the    The only problem with "Bloom" is that it lasts too little.
    It rarely happens that I listen to an album for 3 times in a row, and this was the perfect occasion.
    This is the kind of pop music that everybody should listen to these days: the production is marvelous (as much as in the previous "Blue Neighbourhood"), the vibe is fresh, the lyrics are both personal and well written. It's the perfect mix between piano/guitar ballads and dance tracks.

    Troye Sivan is the LGBTQ+ icon that we all need to listen more on the radio: He's young, he's kind and he has lots of things to say to every young queer (and not) person around the world. The way he talks about sexuality in his album is exceptionally beautiful.

    Even though every song in this album is incredible, my Top 3 is:
    1. "My My My!"
    2. "Postcard" ft. Gordi
    3. "Dance to this" ft. Ariana Grande

    "Bloom" may be the best pop album of 2018, I hope it will.

    10/10    … Expand
  29. Javierknoxx
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Amazing and incredible album,los latinos nos encanta esta neuva faceta de troye,arte sin duda.
  30. FredFine
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    What a marvelous and enchanting pop-album, full of captivating melodies and beautiful and personal lyrics! "Bloom" is so irresistible like warm caramel pudding.
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Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
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  1. PopMatters
    Sep 18, 2018
    70
    While tracks like "Animal" and "What a Heavenly Way to Die" are pleasing-if-passable--largely due to the fact that they lack that air of specificity that gives so many other of Bloom's songs their strength--Bloom remains a powerful, thoughtful, and engaging listen: an album about queer life that welcomes all listeners from all quadrants.
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  2. The 405
    Sep 4, 2018
    85
    Sivan may indeed only be 23 and while he might not be a gay icon just yet, records like Bloom which clearly and proudly sing about same sex relationships while sounding shiny and polished in all the right places, will certainly help him get there.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 4, 2018
    80
    Bloom is a bare-faced record, thrillingly honest and defiantly queer, proving Sivan is one of pop’s most essential voices.
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