I Cry When I Laugh
by Jess Glynne
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Sep 11, 2015
User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 106 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 106
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 106
  3. Negative: 25 out of 106
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  1. savioeu
    Dec 15, 2015
    7
    Not all tracks here are really easily enjoyable, but Jess shows some savy-pop-knowledge by chosing the right songs to be singles and these are the songs that will make of her a memorable artist.
  2. Evic21
    Oct 17, 2015
    7
    Even though this album doesn't really offer anything new to the table, Glynne has a lot of fun and has a very distinctive voice which makes this album pure pop pleasure.
  3. luckythisway
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    I don't understand the hate that this album is receiving. It's a fresh but familiar house and dancepop record that wants you to get on the floor and have a good time. What's wrong with that?
  4. miguelsanhueza
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Amazing album!!!!! I love every song, every song is an anthem and a potential hit on the charts. British are much better in the music industry!!!!!!!!!
  5. nobodyknowsme
    Sep 18, 2015
    8
    I think critics are so harsh and wrong on this album.It's a simple and beautiful house music oriented pop album.Most of the songs are catchy and satisfying.Only down side of this album is being too generic.Otherwise it's awesome!
  6. Chaser_13
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    This album is phenomenal, anyone who says different is out their mind. Jess Glynne is is vocally talented beyond her years and this record will be a huge success.
  7. halcyon7
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    British album of the year!!!!!!!!!!!! don't be sohard on yourself is the song of the year it's sooo good!!!! shes SLAAAAYING HARD!!!!!!!!!!! you deserve your success jess!! love ur album!!!!!!!!
  8. LegendaryMau
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    Excellent,I like every song. I was expecting her release since Rather Be and the waiting is over. I love this album and I'm so glad that Jess slayed the charts in her origin country. Give it a listen you won't be disappointed. 10/10
  9. MatheusSouza
    Oct 21, 2015
    10
    O que dizer do álbum do ano?
    Com o "I Cry When I Laugh", Jess Glynne nos deu um álbum completo, daqueles em que todas as faixas são ótimas e você se apaixona de primeira.
    Um ponto que não pode de forma alguma deixar de ser citado, é a flexibilidade do álbum, que consegue trazer músicas animadas e viciantes como "Hold My Hand" e músicas tristes e belas como "Saddest Vanilla". De 1 a 10,    O que dizer do álbum do ano?
    Com o "I Cry When I Laugh", Jess Glynne nos deu um álbum completo, daqueles em que todas as faixas são ótimas e você se apaixona de primeira.
    Um ponto que não pode de forma alguma deixar de ser citado, é a flexibilidade do álbum, que consegue trazer músicas animadas e viciantes como "Hold My Hand" e músicas tristes e belas como "Saddest Vanilla".
    De 1 a 10, esse álbum com certeza merece um 11.    … Expand
  10. arcanjo
    Feb 22, 2016
    8
    i like the happy go lucky vibe of this album at the same time that it looks to throw back the 80's music in a very fresh way. Its the mix of present and past that her voice makes it very of her own way to show it.
  11. Unbiasedforreal
    Apr 21, 2017
    7
    In My opinion this is one of the most underrated albums of 2015. For a pop album, the sound is quite diverse eg. the The Upbeat radio pop of Hold my Hand is in complete contrast of the deep Rn B of Strawberry Fields. The instrumentation is also one of its strong points, combing electric sounds with strings, horns and keys,the lyric content is not the most poetic, but its definitely wellIn My opinion this is one of the most underrated albums of 2015. For a pop album, the sound is quite diverse eg. the The Upbeat radio pop of Hold my Hand is in complete contrast of the deep Rn B of Strawberry Fields. The instrumentation is also one of its strong points, combing electric sounds with strings, horns and keys,the lyric content is not the most poetic, but its definitely well written. The strongest quality of this album is Glynne's voice, unique, powerful and soulful. Best songs are Don't be so hard, Hold my hand, Ain't got far to go, You can find me, and a whole lotta other great familiar stuff. I recommend this for radio listeners looking for something with a bit more depth. People are way harsh on album. It's GOOD!… Expand
  12. AngelMier160
    May 31, 2020
    10
    WOW what a successful debut album, all the songs sound amazing, why is it beautiful to me and the meaning makes you cry, take me home etc songs that transmit too much, the only thing that I feel was missing was the song “No right No Wrongs "But from there the album is excellent
  13. Ujjwal1984
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This Album Name tell Everything " i cry when i laugh " Take me home is one of her best songs and literally a good songwriting Album Loved it

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53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Spin
    Sep 15, 2015
    50
    There’s no question that Jess Glynne is a very good singer, but her debut proves her best work thus far is on songs that aren’t even hers.
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  2. Boston Globe
    Sep 10, 2015
    70
    Glynne’s first solo album (which has already hit No. 1 in the UK) is a bit all over the place stylistically, but flaunts her formidable pipes and undeniable talent for injecting a lyric with vulnerability.
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  3. Q Magazine
    Aug 25, 2015
    40
    Glynne's voice is a powerful weapon to secure audience submission, yet it quickly becomes a weak link, making Florence Welch sound like Vashti Bunyan. [Sep 2015, p.112]
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