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. rldj
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    I really love this album, it's all about being confident with yourself, these girls are really talented and literally can sing, and I think that there is a song for everyone in this album. I bought it, and still don't regret it
    Good job fifth harmony
  2. daiuszw
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    This album is amazing, I can't wait to listen more of these girls. Every song is so good, i couldn't be prouder. the album has pop and r&b, that is what makes it so special.
  3. bradly93
    Feb 4, 2015
    8
    Most of the songs are pretty good which is more than what I expected to find from a new group. Their vocal abilities have blown me away which is impressive since most modern music acts lack in the the sonic realm of music. I do wish they took more of a chance and wrote a bit more of their songs because it would feel more authentic to me but as a new pop act its not expected so i will giveMost of the songs are pretty good which is more than what I expected to find from a new group. Their vocal abilities have blown me away which is impressive since most modern music acts lack in the the sonic realm of music. I do wish they took more of a chance and wrote a bit more of their songs because it would feel more authentic to me but as a new pop act its not expected so i will give them the benefit of the doubt and praise them for the presentation in which they presented the songs on the album. It fun and upbeat, leaves me patiently waiting for a follow up.… Expand
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. javajauregui
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    I couldn't be prouder of these girls! I've been a fan of them since the X Factor and I've loved seeing them grow as musicians as well as people. For being their first album they have definitely delivered and the 2 (almost 3) year wait was well worth it.
  7. TaataLooney
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    I don't like it so much, but is their first album and they have worked really hard, i don't like the beat, but the lyrics are amazing! Congrats girls!
  8. AlissonM
    Feb 4, 2015
    8
    Reflection , pop album of songs that we are used to hearing , but 5H are good interpreters what makes like the album . Attention is given to tracks like Like Mariah , Sledgehammer , Everlasting Love .
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. Gi727
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    O álbum débito do Fifth Harmony trouxe uma sonoridade urbana, que combina extremamente com o grupo
  19. 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.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 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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