Blue Neighbourhood
by Troye Sivan
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Dec 4, 2015
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 425 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 382 out of 425
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 425
  3. Negative: 33 out of 425
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  1. EllisEverett
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    one of a kind of its era. sounds really special, describing something more interesting than most pop subjects
  2. reyster
    Sep 17, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is great. You would love to walk alone while listening to this album.… Expand
  3. EVERLEDIS
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ ᵗʰᵉ ˢᵒⁿᵍ ⁱˢ ˢᵒ ᵇᵉᵃᵘᵗⁱᶠᵘˡ
  4. alextay
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Such a underrated album the album deserves a Grammy for the amazing nostalgic productions nearly every songs on this album makes me feel like i'm hugging a clouds of pillow and just dreaming away.
  5. bwllsh1t
    Mar 6, 2021
    10
    EVERYTHING about this album is just perfect. I can proudly say that blue nbhd is clearly 10s best indie pop album
  6. TayIorSwift13
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    Troye Sivan is definitely a talented and geogeous singer.I love that boy sooooo much!
  7. kurbanliq
    Jan 23, 2021
    10
    for 2015-2016, this is a number-one, well-done, well-sung, well-produced album for me.
  8. Baddy_bih
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before. Troye sivan is a legend periodt.
  9. VitorMacauba
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, one of the best albums ever. The lyrics are excepcional, it just makes me wanna dance and cry at the same time, i love it so much and it’s very important to me, Troye is very talented!
  10. MaraStone180
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Cute pop gay anthem for the gays and he did that and he deserve all the love
  11. Maryam18
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    Deserved aoty literally SKIPLESS we asked and he delivered Troye prince of bop
  12. Chester29
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is everything, what a masterpiece body of art, if you gay you can feel related with every damn song and if you not you can cry anyway… Expand
  13. Milenna
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    piece of art deserve to be in a museum troye artist and don't surprise anyone
  14. hornysoul
    Sep 24, 2018
    9
    "Blue Neighbourhood" é um álbum poderoso, gratificante e traz imensas emoções e sensações consigo. A voz do Troye é realmente única e é impossível confundi-la em qualquer música sua. "EASE", "THE QUIET", "COOL" e "HEAVEN" são algumas das faixas que mais se sobressaiem nesta jornada maravilhosa.
  15. Thales_Lucas
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    It is difficult to find fault with Blue Neighbourhood because it does what it does so well.
  16. xoxo88Diego
    Jan 9, 2018
    9
    Em Blue Neighbourhood, Troye consegue trazer uma sonoridade simplesmente incrivel e impecavel, dando um toque de um trabalho delicado e bem feito. Melhores músicas: FOOLS, for him., HEAVEN.
  17. LanaticMonster
    Oct 10, 2017
    8
    The electropop-production of Blue Neighbourhood works so well with Sivan's dreamy sexy vocals. Detailed but cohesive production, awesome vocal performance, and a bunch of melodies, Blue Neighbourhood is the example of a complete coherent album that knows its limits and does what it does so well. Listening to this album is like embarking on a continuous journey that has no beginning and noThe electropop-production of Blue Neighbourhood works so well with Sivan's dreamy sexy vocals. Detailed but cohesive production, awesome vocal performance, and a bunch of melodies, Blue Neighbourhood is the example of a complete coherent album that knows its limits and does what it does so well. Listening to this album is like embarking on a continuous journey that has no beginning and no end, like waiting for a turning point that never happens, maybe this is the only fault in Blue Neighbourhood. That throughout the album there was no climax, although, this fault can be appreciated for giving the album the cohesive sound, but still I wanted a turning point. The romantic and cohesive lyrical content is one of the pros too. Overall, this album is great and leaves a good impact even on the very first listen. Standout tracks include: Cool, DKLA, The Quiet, Lost Boy and Bite.… Expand
  18. levibroomand
    Jul 28, 2017
    8
    Its Quite simply amazing to see such a fresh voice in the music industry. Every song on this album Oozes heartache and pain with such beauty you will literally lose yourself in the beautiful melodies and lyrics. While Some songs may not pack as much a punch as the others, this album truly rises above most other albums in the mainstream music industry right now. The fact that Troye decidesIts Quite simply amazing to see such a fresh voice in the music industry. Every song on this album Oozes heartache and pain with such beauty you will literally lose yourself in the beautiful melodies and lyrics. While Some songs may not pack as much a punch as the others, this album truly rises above most other albums in the mainstream music industry right now. The fact that Troye decides to ditch massive production and auto-tune for this record and use his beautifully smooth and at times raspy voice is one of the best qualities of this artist and why every music fan should be excited to see and hear more about this new emerging talent that is an absolute sensation… Expand
  19. Alivo
    Jun 14, 2017
    10
    The moment when you listen to the first song, "WILD", it's when you begin to feel the emotions. Simple but effective, clear message, fun and exciting.
    "BITE" is my favorite. Troye doesn't totally explain us what's the song about, he uses metaphors to make us think about it. The beat and the production are amazing, they make it one of the best songs on the album.
    "FOOLS" and "THE QUIET"    The moment when you listen to the first song, "WILD", it's when you begin to feel the emotions. Simple but effective, clear message, fun and exciting.
    "BITE" is my favorite. Troye doesn't totally explain us what's the song about, he uses metaphors to make us think about it. The beat and the production are amazing, they make it one of the best songs on the album.
    "FOOLS" and "THE QUIET" are about typical discussions or problems in a relationship, but he manages to say it all with beautiful lyrics and some killer chorus. May leave you thinking about it.
    "YOUTH" is actually a song that I would like to sing driving in the middle of the night, with the windows open and the person I love sitting next to me. Gives you hope and this crazy-teenager-lovers feel.
    "COOL" hits like fresh air. So classy and mysterious.
    "HEAVEN" is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Troye makes us ask ourselves this hard questions, "will I get to Heaven? will I live happily after all even if I'm so different?", Betty Who angelical voice gives me chills and it works so good in the song.
    "LOST BOY" and "TOO GOOD" are the smashing hits, with the lyrics, the beat (guitar part on TOO GOOD it's just awesome) and the aptitude.
    "SUBURBIA" represents the childhood memories, those moments where everything was pure and greatness, playing on the park and cocking with mummy, but at the same time, nostalgia and pain, the bitterness of growing up and leaving it all.
    Last but not least, "for him.", modern love letter, so cute and gets to make you fluffy on the inside
    One last thing. Just don't be a hater. A YouTuber can be also a musician, a writer o a movie star, if he/she really wants to. This is one of the best DEBUT albums I've heard, I don't want you to think this way if you don't want because everyone has their own opinion, but it's undeniable that the album is good and doesn't deserve a freaking ZERO.    … Expand
  20. KinkyKid
    Jun 1, 2017
    10
    Uno de los mejores discos que he escuchado, desde la primera hasta la ultima canción es un viaje de sensaciones impresionantes, los sonidos tres transportan y la melancólica voz de Troye no te suelta hasta el final de álbum.
  21. dijaydep
    Nov 27, 2016
    10
    My favorite album so far... This is a very good album to me, it have many songs that have special messages that make me fall in love with it. And i can't believe this is his debut, he is so talented i hope he will be more famous in future.
  22. barretox
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    Há quem não goste de Troye Sivan e o que mais vejo recentemente são críticas a ele, porém acompanho o trabalho do mesmo desde o primeiro EP e vejo que ele evoluiu bastante com este álbum e todas as faixas são ótimas. A sonoridade e a voz dele sempre me chamou atenção e faz com que eu peça mais conteúdo dele a cada dia, pra mim esse foi um dos melhores albuns de 2015 e espero que eleHá quem não goste de Troye Sivan e o que mais vejo recentemente são críticas a ele, porém acompanho o trabalho do mesmo desde o primeiro EP e vejo que ele evoluiu bastante com este álbum e todas as faixas são ótimas. A sonoridade e a voz dele sempre me chamou atenção e faz com que eu peça mais conteúdo dele a cada dia, pra mim esse foi um dos melhores albuns de 2015 e espero que ele continue trabalhando nele.… Expand
  23. Hinaria
    Sep 6, 2016
    8
    I'm so happy that i became a fan of his music. His lyrics are very well written and inspiration to teenagers especially those with the LGBT community. As a first full-length album he really did great job, The vocals and the production are really great and i'm quite disappointed that it didn't get the success that it deserved.
  24. joekeary
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    'Blue Neighbourhood' is one of the greatest albums 2015 had to offer. Lyrically, the album is a masterpiece; emotional, deep, relatable. The astonishing lyrics when accompanied by Sivan's voice makes the listening experience extremely enjoyable. All 16 tracks offer a different vibe lyrically and musically and Sivan's vocal range is extremely pleasing to the ears.
  25. CriticMLT
    Jul 6, 2016
    9
    I'm so happy that i became a fan of his music. His lyrics are very well written and inspiration to teenagers especially those with the LGBT community. As a first full-length album he really did great job, The vocals and the production are really great and i'm quite disappointed that it didn't get the success that it deserved.
    my score:
    1. WILD 10/10 2. BITE 9/10 3. FOOLS 10/10 4. EASE    I'm so happy that i became a fan of his music. His lyrics are very well written and inspiration to teenagers especially those with the LGBT community. As a first full-length album he really did great job, The vocals and the production are really great and i'm quite disappointed that it didn't get the success that it deserved.
    my score:
    1. WILD 10/10
    2. BITE 9/10
    3. FOOLS 10/10
    4. EASE 8/10
    5. THE QUIET 9/10
    6. DKLA 8/10
    7. TALK ME DOWN 10/10
    8. COOL 9/10
    9. HEAVEN 10/10
    10.YOUTH 10/10
    11. LOST BOY 10/10
    12. FOR HIM 9/10
    13.SUBURBIA 9/10
    14. TOO GOOD 8/10
    15. BLUE 8/10
    16. WILD (XXYXX REMIX) 8/10
    Overall: 90.6    … Expand
  26. SumitSumbria
    Jun 24, 2016
    10
    Blue Neighbourhood is an extraordinary and fantastic album. The lyrics are amazing, production is excellent. My favourite lines - 
    "WithoutBlue Neighbourhood is an extraordinary and fantastic album. The lyrics are amazing, production is excellent. My favourite lines - 
    "Without losing a piece of me  How do I get to heaven?  Without changing a part of me  How do I get to heaven?  All    Blue Neighbourhood is an extraordinary and fantastic album. The lyrics are amazing, production is excellent. My favourite lines - 
    "WithoutBlue Neighbourhood is an extraordinary and fantastic album. The lyrics are amazing, production is excellent. My favourite lines - 
    "Without losing a piece of me 
    How do I get to heaven? 
    Without changing a part of me 
    How do I get to heaven? 
    All my time is wasted 
    Feeling like my heart's mistaken, oh 
    So if I'm losing a piece of me 
    Maybe I don't want heaven?" 

    Favourite tracks - Talk Me Down, Fools, Wild, Youth, Heaven, Suburbia    … Expand
  27. kevinptztos
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    [ENGLISH] I love so much this album. I think this album says us a lot of things of Troye's life and the life of persons in the LGBT community. Listen to this album, it surprise you.

    [ESPAÑOL] Me encanta mucho este álbum, pienso que nos dice muchas cosas acerca de la vida de Troye y de las personas en la comunidad LGBT. Deben escuchar este álbum, los sorprenderá.
  28. cibely
    May 1, 2016
    10
    DA ATÉ UMA PONTADA DE ORGULHO AO VER TODOS ESSES RATINGS NOTA 10 EU ESCOLHI TE AMAR TROYE SZIVAAN MEU AMORZINHO, VOCÊ É MUITO PRECIOSO TE AMO DEMAISSS
  29. Yahel13m
    Feb 29, 2016
    10
    All the songs, lyrics, compositions, sounds and production, are perfect, when I listened to WILD, I think that was the moment when I said that whole album is going to be... Thanks Troye Sivan
  30. Maitam
    Feb 27, 2016
    10
    O álbum está maravilhoso, parabéns Troye e equipe. Musicas perfeitas e bem produzidas, um dos melhores trabalhos do ano passado e é interessante que cada musica tenha um diferencial uma das outras e funcionam muito bem juntas
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. The Guardian
    Jan 14, 2016
    100
    It is difficult to find fault with Blue Neighbourhood--it does what it does so well.
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  2. AllMusic
    Jan 14, 2016
    80
    It's exciting to hear someone so young and confident on the cusp of greatness.
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  3. Billboard.com
    Jan 14, 2016
    70
    Blue Neighbourhood features soft-touch synths and booming drum machines worthy of the next Lorde or Taylor Swift record.
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