Cuz I Love You
by Lizzo
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Apr 19, 2019
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. No Ripcord
    May 6, 2019
    60
    There's nothing wrong with Lizzo's so-called "genreless," agenda-forward sound (nor did Pitchfork claim that there was, and I'm not one to side with their opinions as a rule), but it does lack a certain cohesion and maturity.
  2. PopMatters
    Apr 26, 2019
    60
    Yes, the album is impressive. But without much depth beyond its own self-absorption, it doesn't come on as strong as it thinks it does.
  3. The Guardian
    Apr 18, 2019
    60
    Lizzo has something to say, and a smart way of saying it ... but the potency of what’s here would seem more potent still if it had been allowed a little room to breathe ... Instead, Cuz I Love You keeps its foot pressed down hard on the accelerator for half an hour in an attempt to ram-raid the charts.

Awards & Rankings

65
#65 Best Album of 2019
27
#27 Most Discussed Album of 2019
11
#11 Most Shared Album of 2019

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 274 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 223 out of 274
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 274
  3. Negative: 38 out of 274
  1. seigfriedsenpai
    Apr 19, 2019
    10
    it is nice to see the years of hard work Lizzo has put in her career finally converge to a full body of work. the record turns up the volumeit is nice to see the years of hard work Lizzo has put in her career finally converge to a full body of work. the record turns up the volume on what we all already knew and love about her.… Full Review »
  2. Vincent
    Apr 21, 2019
    3
    Lizzo's big label debut is interesting in that it's not interesting at all, where's the personality from Big Grrrl? The album alternatesLizzo's big label debut is interesting in that it's not interesting at all, where's the personality from Big Grrrl? The album alternates between Love on the Brain doo wop to Betty Davis funk. The results are mixed to say the least. The uptempos, Lizzo's usual specialty, are especially disappointing with their bland production, but there are highlight singles like Juice and Tempo. Lizzo also makes the mistake of confusing screaming with raw emotion. Lizzo may love U, but her bright personality gets lost in the dark here.… Full Review »
  3. awkwardking
    Apr 19, 2019
    10
    album of the year and it's only april. everything we all expected and more from the quickest rising star in the world!
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