Reflection
by Fifth Harmony
  • Record Label: Epic
  • Release Date: Feb 3, 2015
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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 646 Ratings

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  1. Rhuanp
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    Álbum realmente muito bom, mas em algumas músicas quem cantava a maior parte era a Camila, o que não acho justo mesmo adorando ela. Mas no todo o álbum é muito bom e todas as músicas são maravilhosas.
  2. VitorMacauba
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    I LOVE this album, there’s just so many bops in it and I love listening to it and dance and sing along.
  3. Gi727
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    O álbum débito do Fifth Harmony trouxe uma sonoridade urbana, que combina extremamente com o grupo
  4. colvern
    Aug 3, 2019
    10
    There's only one song on this album that I would skip if it came up on shuffle, and that says a LOT about the all-around quality of the pieces on this album. The whole project is well produced and carries a cohesive pop/R&B sound throughout its course. Although some of the lyrics are now fully outdated, being 2014-esque internet slang, the melodies and R&B flavor are what keeps this albumThere's only one song on this album that I would skip if it came up on shuffle, and that says a LOT about the all-around quality of the pieces on this album. The whole project is well produced and carries a cohesive pop/R&B sound throughout its course. Although some of the lyrics are now fully outdated, being 2014-esque internet slang, the melodies and R&B flavor are what keeps this album in the top rankings in my collection. Despite the fact that some of the songs lack balance in the time attributed to each of the five young women, each member has a song or two in which they absolutely steal the spotlight. The album's portrayal of each girl's strengths and style is flawlessly executed and sets the group up for a future in limelight.
    Another beast in and of itself is the message that every song on this album carries for its audience. The girls start out their lead single with the line "Every day is pay day," leaving a heck of a first impression for the world to judge them by. The song's later shoutouts to powerful women of color like Michelle Obama and Oprah tell their listeners exactly who this girl group is and what causes they are about to stand for. "Them Girls Be Like" gorgeously displays the Fifth Harmony girls as beacons of the "teenage girl" stereotypes, satirically defending early 2010s girl culture by pointing out that if no harm is done, what's the point in criticizing young females about how they want to act?
    "Suga Mama" demands that the girl's partner get himself to an equal financial level so she won't have to provide out of necessity. "We Know" lets men know that yes, women can see right through your tactics and games, and no, we are not falling for your tricks and lies. "Brave Honest Beautiful" assures the listener that despite what the rest of the world might say, they are worth as much as some of the world's greatest superstars.
    "Reflection" is likely the group's best plot twist of all time, in the favor of women. The verses croon about the appearance and reputation of a second person, all "you"s seemingly addressing a boy that the singer is interested in. But as soon as the chorus hits, the group subverts ALL of the audience's learned preconceptions and gender expectations with a simple line: "Boy, I ain't talkin' bout you, I'm talkin in my own reflection." The message of the song transforms in mere seconds from flirtatious crooning to independent mastery of self-esteem. Given how strongly "Reflection" asserts its declaration of independence, it's no wonder it's the title track of the girls' debut album.
    One of Fifth Harmony's most lasting impacts as a girl group of the Internet era is their constant call for women empowerment. With the lessons in self-confidence, gender equality, and independence, thank GOODNESS this is an album targeted towards teenage girls. The image this group had built for themselves was rooted in strength, confidence, intelligence, independence, and just about every other positive quality they wanted their young audience to have.    … Expand
  5. Almiir
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    Um dos melhores álbums de girl group,senão o melhor.Fifth Harmony é sim um dos maiores girl groups do milênio.
  6. outerspace
    Jan 14, 2018
    7
    Fifth Harmony girls made a good job on their debut album, the songs are really good and the instrumental part is pleasant. However, Cabello is the soul of the group, since her voice is unique, and Jauregui has also shown some potential. Brooke, Hansen and Kordei are talented but their voices are ordinary, not harmless together and they don't work as a girl group, differently of groups likeFifth Harmony girls made a good job on their debut album, the songs are really good and the instrumental part is pleasant. However, Cabello is the soul of the group, since her voice is unique, and Jauregui has also shown some potential. Brooke, Hansen and Kordei are talented but their voices are ordinary, not harmless together and they don't work as a girl group, differently of groups like The **** Dolls, Spice Girls and even Little Mix, which all of the members had a synchrony. In a solo scenario, it's evident that Camila Cabello would have more highlights than the other four members together.… Expand
  7. sissi_stess
    Sep 2, 2017
    8
    It's a fun mix of pop and R&B with harmonies and melodies.
    Favorites : Everlasting love, We know, Going Nowhere, Reflection, Sledgehammer
    Least favorites : Body rock, Boss
  8. Edduardo20
    Feb 15, 2017
    10
    Not only is it a tribute to the pop music of the last ten years but also a homejae to those women who made that music.

    In each song you can feel the touch of artists like Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Jessie J, just to say a few. And that's what makes this album so good ... That many girls and even guys can easily feel identified with it.
  9. FandomsDelPop
    Oct 28, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing, i love it. The album contains R&B and Pop, and its good. My complete review in : www.fandomsdelpopoficial.wordpress.com/

    My score is 9.2    … Expand
  10. TryAgainGata
    Oct 27, 2016
    8
    1. Top Down 4/5
    2. BO$$ 4/5
    3. Sledgehammer 5/5
    4. Worth It 3/5
    5. This is How We Roll 3/5
    6. Everlasting Love 4/5
    7. Like Mariah 4/5
    8.Then Girls Be Like 3/5
    9. Reflection 5/5
    10. Suga Mama 4/5
    11. We Know 3/5
    12. Going Nowhere 4/5
    13. Body Rock 4/5
    14 Brave Honest Beautiful 5/5
  11. ryansliao
    Jul 8, 2016
    8
    I started listening to this album late. And it totally caught me off guard. This is actually a really good pop/R&B album. I know the R&B production here isn't for everyone, but I really like it. There are also songs here that are just plain fun, and FH captures this really well. Another surprise for me was how well FH could actually sing. They are all strong singers (yes even Camila, evenI started listening to this album late. And it totally caught me off guard. This is actually a really good pop/R&B album. I know the R&B production here isn't for everyone, but I really like it. There are also songs here that are just plain fun, and FH captures this really well. Another surprise for me was how well FH could actually sing. They are all strong singers (yes even Camila, even though she needs some work). There are few duds, like the repulsive "This Is How We Roll", which has some of the most obnoxious verses I've ever heard. And there are points on this album where the pandering is real (Them Girls Be Like). But other than that, this is a very enjoyable album.

    Favs: Bo$$, Sledgehammer, Worth It ft. Kid Ink, Reflection, Brave Honest Beautiful ft. Meghan Trainor
    Least Favs: This Is How We Roll, Them Girls Be Like    … Expand
  12. kay863
    May 30, 2016
    10
    Solid debut album. Lyrics and production may not be as great as their sophomore album but the album does have good songs. My absolute favourites are "Going Nowhere", "Reflection", "Suga Mama" and "We Know".
    This album also spawned their world wide smash hit, "Worth It". Overall it's a very good debut. All the best to these girls.
  13. matheusbelong
    May 26, 2016
    10
    Bringing constant harmonies and great songs, Reflection by Fifth Harmony is one of the best albums released by girl group to date. The sound is amazing and completely addictive letters.
  14. 1mistereme1
    Sep 30, 2015
    10
    Melhor album, salvação da geração, orgulho, x factor gerando idolos, sem comentarios. Muito bom o album, muito conceitual, não consigo parar de ouvir.
  15. LucasTReviews
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    Puro ouro POP/EDM: Assim começo minha descrição sobre o baú de tesouros nos dado pelas integrantes do Fifth Harmony com seu primeiro álbum de estúdio "Reflection".

    Com uma pegada semelhante ao "Femme Fatale" de Britney Spears, Reflection é o tipo de produção que se é planejada para agradar ao grande público, e seu objetivo foi plenamente alcançado (visto que o álbum é um sucesso de    Puro ouro POP/EDM: Assim começo minha descrição sobre o baú de tesouros nos dado pelas integrantes do Fifth Harmony com seu primeiro álbum de estúdio "Reflection".

    Com uma pegada semelhante ao "Femme Fatale" de Britney Spears, Reflection é o tipo de produção que se é planejada para agradar ao grande público, e seu objetivo foi plenamente alcançado (visto que o álbum é um sucesso de recepção crítica e popular). É basicamente impossível pular qualquer faixa do mesmo, pois toda sua tracklist é recheada de canções totalmente bem produzidas e cada faixa parece se completar perfeitamente ao passar de cada canção.

    Baby, elas realmente valem a pena    … Expand
  16. truerowance
    Jun 10, 2015
    8
    The X-Factor girlband debut album is a mix of R&B and dance-pop that works

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  17. ryanloveslana
    May 15, 2015
    7
    "Everlasting Love" sounds like a Ariana Grande song. Both "Boss" and "Sledgehammer" sound like hit matieral. "This Is How We Roll" sounds too similar to Enrique Iglesias' tragic song "Turn The Night Up". There should be an full explicit version of "Them Girls Be Like", Something just sounds missing from the song. "Suga Mama" sounds similar to the 2006 hit "Remember Me (Walk Away)" by Paula DeAnda.
  18. SmilerofMiley
    May 13, 2015
    8
    Este álbum é muito bom, um álbum maravilhoso para o debut das garotas. Este álbum me lembra um pouco a sonoridade do "The Emancipation of Mimi" da Mariah Carey. A sonoridade dele é muito agradável, as melhores músicas do álbum são: Top Down, Going Nowhere, Suga Mama e Everlasting Love. Espero que no próximo álbum elas se superem e façam um ainda melhor.
  19. MariaSwift
    May 11, 2015
    10
    Esse álbum é simplesmente MARAVILHOSO! Fifth Harmony evoluiu muito desde o Better Together. Cada faixa desse álbum me faz sentir mais apaixonadas por elas (menos Body Rock porque é o câncer do álbum).
    Eu acompanho elas desde de Miss Movin' On, me deixa tão feliz ver elas evoluindo cada dia mais. Eu esperei muito por esse álbum e ele não me decepcionou. Cada faixa mais dançante que a    Esse álbum é simplesmente MARAVILHOSO! Fifth Harmony evoluiu muito desde o Better Together. Cada faixa desse álbum me faz sentir mais apaixonadas por elas (menos Body Rock porque é o câncer do álbum).
    Eu acompanho elas desde de Miss Movin' On, me deixa tão feliz ver elas evoluindo cada dia mais. Eu esperei muito por esse álbum e ele não me decepcionou. Cada faixa mais dançante que a outra, cada faixa com bina com o estilo das integrantes e a idade certa para elas. Elas não quiseram ficar com cara de "Oba vamos fazer um álbum maduro para pagar de adultas!". Mesmo que elas não tenham ajudado na composição/produção do álbum, ele continua sendo um hinário e com certeza se elas tivessem trabalhado nele, seria mais hinário ainda.    … Expand
  20. Georgia1234567
    Apr 21, 2015
    10
    um dos melhores albuns q eu já ouvi , musicas viciantes , agitadas , legais etc
    superou tudo oq eu esperava ...e n sei pq tem gente criticando pq se vc for parar pra ver vai ver q n é aquela merda q vc achava
  21. littletogether
    Mar 9, 2015
    10
    It's great for a debut album.
    The infectious rhythms will not let you "sleep" during the songs, the ballad follows throughout the album and the vocals are wonderful.
    These girls really are to be congratulated, the production of the album compositions, dances ... Everything is perfect.
    I wish all the best for them because Fifth Harmony still won the world.
  22. VeronicaGS
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    5 incredibly good singers + good production + catchy beats = Reflection.
    This is a good album, an excellent one if we consider that it is the first from 5H. It has some really cool concepts like the trumpets in BO$$ and the Arab-influenced sample in Worth It that give us that special feature in the album. I absolutely love this girl-power image that the lyrics transmit, it is a trend on    5 incredibly good singers + good production + catchy beats = Reflection.
    This is a good album, an excellent one if we consider that it is the first from 5H. It has some really cool concepts like the trumpets in BO$$ and the Arab-influenced sample in Worth It that give us that special feature in the album. I absolutely love this girl-power image that the lyrics transmit, it is a trend on music now and I think it is really nice for artists to spread this message of gender equality because it is one of the major issues of our society. Now back to music... 5H is THE girl band of the moment and they deserve . Can't wait to hear what is coming up.    … Expand
  23. stripcamren
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    I do not have words to say how perfect Reflection is. These contagious songs are all about to love yourself and be confident. The vocals are incredible, Normani has a powerful voice. I can not stop listening to Like Mariah, Reflection and We know. For sure Fifth Harmony is going to be the next big girl group. I am so proud of them!
  24. flawalyss
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    Um trabalho incrivel que essas meninas fizeram com o seu primeiro album, elas trabalharam muito nesse album e fizeram algo maravilhoso, merece todo sucesso e reconhecimento do mundo, essas garotas realmente estão fazendo um bom trabalho, melhor girlband da atualizade, sem mas. As minhas músicas favoritas são Like Mariah, Reflection, Suga Mama e Everlasting Love.
  25. electricsoup
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    After listening to the album its safe to say the Fifth Harmony is the next big girl group. They can all sing, dance, the music is fun and infectious, all while having a positive point of view and female empowering message.
  26. Jaqueline
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    Me ha encantado, tiene muy buen sonido y ademas las letras son geniales, me han gustado demasiado. Esto es totalmente asombroso la verdad no me esperaba tal resultando, pero me han sorprendido gratamente es maravilloso porque no solo implementan letras de motivación si no también se encargan principalmente de subirte el animo con canciones movidas me he quedado anonadada. Me encanta
  27. jalynn113456
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    I love this album so much! I've been waiting so long for it to come out and I wasn't disappointed. The lyrics are great. My favorite song would probably have to be either Everlasting Love or Brave, Honest, Beautiful.
  28. jazzymusicf
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    Given the prior singles I had heard from these girls (Miss Movin On, Me & My GIrls), I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this album. I'm a huge appreciator of pure pop music, and the last decade or so has been barren in that department. But then Fifth Harmony comes out of nowhere with the blissful Reflection! Not since NSYNC's Celebrity has an album captured the exuberance,Given the prior singles I had heard from these girls (Miss Movin On, Me & My GIrls), I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this album. I'm a huge appreciator of pure pop music, and the last decade or so has been barren in that department. But then Fifth Harmony comes out of nowhere with the blissful Reflection! Not since NSYNC's Celebrity has an album captured the exuberance, versatility, and attitude of vocally-driven R&B-tinged pop. Like Celebrity, the album has a theme which ties the melting pot of musical styles into one cohesive whole. Very easy to listen to and so impressive for a debut album. I'll definitely be on the lookout for more music from this group. How exciting!… Expand
  29. stephaniehsueh
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    This debut album is so musically diverse and catchy, covering genres of Pop, R&B, and Urban. More importantly, these songs reflect a sentiment of girl power and these ladies set a great example for young people everywhere. It's clear Fifth Harmony are on track to be one of the most successful girl groups of all time.
  30. Itispop
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    FIFTH HARMONY SLAYED MY LIFE WITH THIS ALBUM! Cada música tem potencial de ser um grande sucesso. Esse album só nos comprovou o quanto são talentosas e como elas merecem tudo que vem conseguido com o trabalho duro que todas tem feito. Nós fãs devemos nos orgulhar muito desse novo trabalho porque demorou pra sair, mas essa espera toda valeu muito a pena. Orgulho!
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
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  1. Pitchfork
    Feb 11, 2015
    72
    It’s an album of fun, feminist pop that is simultaneously wise beyond its years (four of its five members are still in their teens) and refreshingly age-appropriate—and it effortlessly embodies the ideals grasped at by the girl power think piece wave, with a sharp, nuanced perspective that can only come from lived experience.
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  2. The New York Times
    Feb 9, 2015
    80
    This strategy [a homage to the last two or so years of pop and R&B] works because all the women of Fifth Harmony--Ally Brooke, Camila Cabello, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui and Normani Kordei--are impressive, flexible singers.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Feb 4, 2015
    70
    On the debut from Fifth Harmony (which formed during the second season of The X Factor, in 2012), high self-esteem feels like a party.
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