Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent
by Lewis Capaldi
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: May 19, 2023
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. AllMusic
    Jun 9, 2023
    70
    Tracks like "Wishing You the Best," "Pointless," and the unexpectedly clubby "Forget Me" are soundtrack-ready anthems that nicely showcase Capaldi's throaty croon.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    May 18, 2023
    80
    Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent is a triumphant return from Capaldi. There’s plenty that’s consistent with his debut.

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. MelancholyPanda
    Jun 12, 2023
    8
    This album is similar musically to his first.... but I'm ok with that. He does explore different topics and has a few songs that are notThis album is similar musically to his first.... but I'm ok with that. He does explore different topics and has a few songs that are not heartbreaking. Not everything is a deep, introspective, or heavy subject matter. Some are to be sure...but i also like music that make me feel something.
    Still, most of the songs on this album have replay appeal for me and that's all i really care about    … Full Review »
  2. someonewhocares
    May 24, 2023
    3
    Capaldi's second studio album has a pretentious, cryptic title which clearly is the best way to describe this boring, stale record that showsCapaldi's second studio album has a pretentious, cryptic title which clearly is the best way to describe this boring, stale record that shows no artist or musical growth of any substantial level.… Full Review »
  3. SamiraG
    May 23, 2023
    8
    I appreciate Capaldi in part because of his character and, of course, his musical abilities. As a fan, I have to acknowledge that practicallyI appreciate Capaldi in part because of his character and, of course, his musical abilities. As a fan, I have to acknowledge that practically all of his songs follow the same formula. Huge respect to his undeniably powerful voice, but I feel that at some points when he sings in a high tone, it comes across more like yelling, which makes it difficult to listen to them for a long period of time. I watched him perform "Heavenly Kinda State of Mind" live and loved it and was looking forward to hearing it on the CD; it wasn't entirely satisfactory.
    It is extremely weird because the same song sounds a lot better when he performs live. However, I'm genuinely glad to have him back. And the album has a few tracks that make me want to give him a big hug and say, "THANK YOU!"    … Full Review »
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