Heart on My Sleeve
by Ella Mai
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Clash Music
    May 16, 2022
    80
    Admittedly the aural range she executes on the project isn’t massive but it does prove to make a cohesive second album and what she does present shows an incredibly polished sound that doesn’t disappoint after such a monumental first album.
  2. HipHopDX
    Jun 13, 2022
    72
    As a follow up to the massive success of her self titled – and only her second full length feature, Heart on My Sleeve does what needs to be done to secure Mai a path to longevity.
  3. Pitchfork
    May 16, 2022
    73
    The stumbles keep Heart on My Sleeve from being truly exceptional, but Mai’s sumptuous voice and attention to detail make it a beguiling delight.
  5. The Observer (UK)
    May 16, 2022
    80
    While there’s nothing as obviously stellar as Grammy-winning US Top 5 hit Boo’d Up or its even better sequel, Trip, Ella has always had a gift for parsing the everyday dramas of twentysomething relationships in relatable (and sometimes 18-rated) language.
  6. The Telegraph (UK)
    May 16, 2022
    80
    Pacier than her self-titled 2018 debut, the new album is still too long. But lengthiness suits R&B’s slow-burn tendencies: lingering over syllables and songs, letting new albums simmer.

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. wojtekk
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    Kept on the same level as her debut album Ella combacks with different sounds! Heart on my sleeve is a tribute to the 90's sounds. Lyrics areKept on the same level as her debut album Ella combacks with different sounds! Heart on my sleeve is a tribute to the 90's sounds. Lyrics are very good and production is on point. It's such a comprehesive album while definetly being not boring. Really good job!… Full Review »
  2. Dsros96
    Oct 5, 2022
    7
    It's a good album but too plain and boring. There are no stand out songs. It's cohesive at least but her debut was better.
  3. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Sep 24, 2022
    9
    The album could have been shorter but İ still think it's a massive step up from her previous album . İt's very cohesive, heartfelt andThe album could have been shorter but İ still think it's a massive step up from her previous album . İt's very cohesive, heartfelt and therapeutic. Hide, How, Fallen Angel, Pieces and Fading Out are easy favs… Full Review »
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