The Loneliest Time
by Carly Rae Jepsen
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 117 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 100 out of 117
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 117
  3. Negative: 11 out of 117
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  1. Carvalheda
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    Another incredible pop collection from one of the best songwriters of our generation
  2. tobymd
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    Astronomically good. Absolutely one of the best releases this year. Top tracks: Talking to Yourself, Loneliest Time, So Nice, Joshua Tree, Sideways.
  3. joshuat17
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Carly Rae never disappoints when it comes to pop perfection. The Loneliest Time is one of her most emotionally relatable album. I'm hoping that everyone will give this album and Carly a chance because it's all worth it!
  4. Tomateoquintero
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums of 2022. Carly does know how to write and transport you through every song. This girl deserves better!
  5. Williejhon4
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This album proves her power as a pop artist. Perfectly sounding songs, with beautiful choruses and beautiful production was the highlight of this album. The lyrics of this album are also better than her previous works. Maybe lyrically, this is her best.
  6. Noel92
    Oct 28, 2022
    10
    Fantastic album with freak hooks and melodies. People need to start paying attention to Carly again
  7. Ifritt
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Temos um best pop vocal álbum de 2022, Carly Rae entregou mais uma vez um ótimo som se diferenciando dos trabalhos anteriores trazendo um pop que só ela sabe fazer ao mesmo tempo mostrando suas inseguranças e com suas baladas de tirar lágrimas… Expand
  8. 123vvvvvvvvv123
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    She just doesn't miss... easily her 2nd best album behind emotion.
    apart from sideways and beach house pretty much every song ranges from great to **** amazing
  9. alex_lavigne13
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Carly queen, te amamos. Que álbum tan magnifico, es que solo tu puedes hacer este arte tan bueno, emperatriz del pop
  10. fjt_theabsolute
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    One of her best and my favorite albums of all time, especially those three bonus tracks .
  11. fsierram
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This album is amazing from every POV that you sees it. Absolutely showstopper
  12. Manuel190
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanta mucho el nuevo álbum y sobre todo cada canción, carly nunca decepciona.… Expand
  13. BJRuidra
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Carly nunca decepciona, un ritmo vintage pero novedoso definitivamente uno de los mejores álbumes lanzados en este 2022
  14. charlicritic
    Oct 26, 2022
    10
    As a huge Carly fan, I'm very proud of her trying new sounds and getting personal. This album really deserves more attention.
  15. daylight1989
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    DE VERDAD QUE CARLY SE PASO. un GRAN COMEBACK SALVANDO LA INDUSTRIA MUSICAL
  16. elviracarrillox
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Just pop perfection, Carly Rae Jepsen is a musical genius and everybody should listen this album
  17. rafaeldelavequ
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Con el paso de los años Carly logra un trabajo increíble, una producción radiante y un álbum lleno de sorpresas
  18. sheridan89
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums of 2022. So magical and sweet. Carly show us is a great songwriter. Every track is magic and special.
  19. Nissa96
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    She gave us everything and does anything yummy hello call Paul yeah oh menu how are you can you choose three booklets call Creek Creek I dropped off six boxes other two before about
  20. Masekh129
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Carly Rae doesn't make disappoint when she comes back to save pop music. This album makes you feel nothing but happiness and the urge to get up and dance. Overall one of the best releases of 2022.
  21. brian013
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Carly you did it again!!! One of the best pop albums in 2022 indeed, people should go listen to this album right now!!!
  22. charlicarlisle
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    CRJ once again proves her talent as a singer-songwriter. An album more cohesive than the last with each song reflecting Jepsen's growth in music.
  23. Tanner7
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Carly Rea Jepsen once again proves she’s one of the most underrated pop stars! She continues to produce addictive songs like Talking To Yourself, The Loneliest Time, and Beach House. So Nice is groovy, Go Find Yourself Or Whatever will have you crying, and Joshua Tree will have you saying “da dadadadada.” Listen to this album If you haven’t yet!
  24. aviesile
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Carly did it again, this time reaching new depths. It's a subtle vulnerability, no gimmicks, just amazing heart-on-your sleeve pop. The singles are much more cohesive on the album than separate. No skips!
  25. Jamescya
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    A bunch Of great songs , The tracklist is almost perfect moving quicky from a great song to other brillant pop act.
  26. IceWalker
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    I'm so obsessed with this masterpiece, can't even think of listening to another record right now
  27. EmotionFul
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    Such a great sense album, amazing journey on just feeling out every single song and just getting into it. Its also such a step in Carly's discography on expanding views, playing with genres, etc. WESTERN WIND SCARRED ME
  28. Manuel7798
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    Increíble álbum, Carly innovando como siempre, no hay ningún skip, no es mejor que emotion pero se lució
  29. briciosilva
    Jul 28, 2023
    9
    Um álbum com belas melodias e composições. Nada muito grandioso porém nada decepcionante também. Uma delícia de ouvir.
  30. LTTS_Kyle
    Jul 20, 2023
    9
    The Loneliest Time is a clear evolution of Jepsen's earlier work; where she's always had a sense of sincerity in her work, this newest album showcases vulnerability, even among its more upbeat, dancier tracks. Even when glimpses of reality show, most of the album is undeniably infectious including catchy bops like Talking to Yourself and Surrender My Heart. Tracks like Bad Thing Twice andThe Loneliest Time is a clear evolution of Jepsen's earlier work; where she's always had a sense of sincerity in her work, this newest album showcases vulnerability, even among its more upbeat, dancier tracks. Even when glimpses of reality show, most of the album is undeniably infectious including catchy bops like Talking to Yourself and Surrender My Heart. Tracks like Bad Thing Twice and the album's bonus track, Anxious, still have a fun tempo while keeping real emotion at their cores. Go Find Yourself or Whatever is the album's main low-key song that feels the most emotionally resonant, with lyrics that hurt when you really dig into them. But it's the album's eponymous track, The Loneliest Time, that steals the whole show. Elements of ethereal 80s/90s pop, disco, and striking strings are elevated even higher by Rufus Wainwright clean, buttery smooth vocals.

    The Loneliest Time is CRJ's most inspired album yet. Best? Hard to say, with Emotion and Dedicated being contenders but it's at least as good as her previous releases with tracks rivaling her classics. The Loveliest Time can't come soon enough.    … Expand
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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. PopMatters
    Nov 11, 2022
    80
    Though there are bright spots of disco bliss, for the most part, The Loneliest Time is a rather reflective project. Its creation took place at one of the most uncertain periods of our recent history, and that uncertainty made Jepsen’s songwriting introspective. ... Deep questions aren’t answered on the record, but her struggles make for some beautiful music.
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  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Nov 8, 2022
    80
    The album’s only real mishap is the lack of sonic cohesion between energizing jams and moments of quiet clarity, but each song is able to hold its own as a solid pop offering.
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  3. PopMatters
    Oct 31, 2022
    70
    Jepsen’s wide range of diverse influences is still on display, but she’s the most mature and refined she has ever sounded.
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