Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Apr 18, 2018
    80
    Despite its tortuous path to existence, Joyride is a strong, cohesive project.
  2. 80
    Tinashe and her fans were kept waiting a frustratingly long time for Joyride, but perhaps it was this extra time that gave her the opportunity to craft the album into the sensual, star-ridden offering she’s released.
  3. Apr 13, 2018
    80
    Nothing here is bound to pass "2 On" in terms of popularity, but the highlights are filled with rich details and seductive hooks, heard at full power on the slow jams "He Don't Want It" and "No Contest." The smoldering, slightly bluesy "Salt" and sweetly aching piano ballad "Fires and Flames"--two additional highlights--invalidate all claims that Tinashe is one-dimensional.
  4. Apr 13, 2018
    80
    The goodies are hidden in the deeper tracks. The Hit-Boy-produced title track starts with a vocal siren, and the singer struts through her haunting lower octave over a high-octane stomp.
  5. Apr 12, 2018
    70
    Tinashe's Joyride is a stop-start journey that doesn't quite stall out, but does feel like some ground has been lost. It does move, however, and it will be interesting to see where things go from here.
  6. Apr 19, 2018
    68
    The artistry of her voice lies in those moments of versatility and charisma, but they’re too isolated across Joyride to land with the kind of impact they deserve.
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 142 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 15 out of 142
  1. Apr 14, 2018
    0
    this album is full of fillers. basic,boring & generic. she will never be that girl.
  2. Apr 13, 2018
    10
    Then, Joyride is finally out! The album is delicious, cohesive, I liked everything about it! Tinashe owns R & B / Trap. I found the album, asThen, Joyride is finally out! The album is delicious, cohesive, I liked everything about it! Tinashe owns R & B / Trap. I found the album, as a whole, more commercial than the previous ones - which had very experimental moments - but with Joyride, girl still delivers all of her potential. Full Review »
  3. Apr 14, 2018
    10
    Absolutely brilliant album. The best tracks are - Salt, No Contest and Joyride (The title track).