This Is Acting
by Sia
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jan 29, 2016
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 522 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 410 out of 522
  2. Mixed: 54 out of 522
  3. Negative: 58 out of 522
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  1. matrix19
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    Really good album, similar to Sia's last effort. Her strength lays in her distinctive and very emotional voice, as well as in the talent for songwriting.
  2. UmLuan
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    It sure is a better album that many out there that need to be bought by multinationals and distributed freely to avoid failure.
    This album shows that it is possible to make good music with just a pen.
    It proved to be the best without having to make the conceptual and different line.
  3. Dinhuh
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    This Album is the best of 2016, Sia is one the true artist, and have one Big Talent. In This Album, Sia Pick all your feeling and transform in Music. One True Art
  4. LegendaryMau
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love broken glass. A must listen seriously!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  5. LADYGAGAGreece
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    This is.... AMAZING! From the first track till the last one it's just perfection! There are some songs that are not that good but the absolute standouts such as "Cheep Thrills", "Move Your Body", " Bird Set Free" and "Unstoppable" overshadow the small imperfections!
  6. Grutzmacher
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    this new work from Sia surpassed its predecessor album, this album brings a totally different thematic of all the latest albums released, make an album with 90% of the songs rejected by other artists is not for everyone! Luck of Sia and fans because this album is wonderful
  7. CharlieGray
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    For me, this is the best record of the year so far, although it may lacks the emotion in 1000 Forms of Fear, but it's just as good, after all, she didn't wrote the songs for the album, but for another artists.
  8. nickjames
    Feb 12, 2016
    10
    Bird Set Free: #snatched
    Alive: #multiplatinumsnatchedt
    One Million Bullets: #notsosnatched Move Your Body: #nohairwillevergrowovermyheadanymore Unstoppable: #multiplatinumsnatchedt Cheap Thrills: #multiplatinumsnatchedtcaribbeanstyled Reaper: #snatchedkanyestyled House on Fire: #weaveissafe Footprints: #snatched Sweet Design: #myasswassnatchedt Broken Glass:    Bird Set Free: #snatched
    Alive: #multiplatinumsnatchedt
    One Million Bullets: #notsosnatched
    Move Your Body: #nohairwillevergrowovermyheadanymore
    Unstoppable: #multiplatinumsnatchedt
    Cheap Thrills: #multiplatinumsnatchedtcaribbeanstyled
    Reaper: #snatchedkanyestyled
    House on Fire: #weaveissafe
    Footprints: #snatched
    Sweet Design: #myasswassnatchedt
    Broken Glass: #multiplatinumsnatchedt
    Space Between: #multiplatinumsnatchedt    … Expand
  9. legendarysia
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    Now this is excellence in form of pop. Every song is a masterpiece and memorable. Can't wait for Sia's next album which will be written and produced entirely for it.
  10. JesusKuyoc
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    This is another great album by Sia, even thought is not as risky as 1000 Forms of Fear it’s still a adventurous album showing us a side of Sia we were waiting to see, listen to all those tracks written for another artists in the voice of the original composer is just magical as Sia takes us in a delightful ride listening to nice, danceable and enjoyable music,
  11. Velvetzz
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    The whole concept of the album is that all songs were rejected by other artists now that surely sounds like a bad idea from the get-go, but Sia manages to make it work. She transforms into all the artist that the songs were sent to yet at the same her personality shines through in all of them. Don't get mistaken by the idea of the album this is a Sia album and a great one at that.
  12. leonardohuatuco
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    Best álbum of the 2016 and one best in pop. its excelent . new rhythms for sia , best vocal and the best lyrics , sia, this álbum shows the power to make good music . This is the real pop álbum.
  13. HolyFloWelch
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    Excellent album. Every song is great and Sia's vocals are outstanding. All the artists who rejected these songs, except One Million Bullets, are really dumb.
  14. ThisIsActing
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    Oh this holy album is everything in my life. Sia did a very good job with all these perfect songs. Glad the artists rejected these masterpieces so that Sia could sing them for this masterpiece!
  15. Juca
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    Sia nos mostra que tem um potencial incrível, letras boas, melodias agradáveis e um fôlego pra nos levar a ouvir seu álbum até o final sem cansar. Entre canções dançantes e baldas fortes a cantora australiana consegue realizar um bom trabalho e o resultado final do this is acting é maravilhoso
  16. justsayingtruth
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    This Is Acting is a really good album, really love it; all the songs sounds like hits, and some lyrics are just wonderful. Don't underrate it and give her a chance, listen it, is really awesome!
  17. MaxNatalchuk
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    Sure this is the best her album. There are songs in different styles of music. Alive is pop, Move Your Body is dance, Reaper is reggae, Space Between is indie, etc. I love all of the songs in this album. The conception of creating of the album is original. Sia gives to the album songs the second breathing. If to talk about songs, they are powerful vocally, many of them have a deep sense,Sure this is the best her album. There are songs in different styles of music. Alive is pop, Move Your Body is dance, Reaper is reggae, Space Between is indie, etc. I love all of the songs in this album. The conception of creating of the album is original. Sia gives to the album songs the second breathing. If to talk about songs, they are powerful vocally, many of them have a deep sense, many of them are easy to perceive. Generally, this album is very good. As I am a Sia fun, so my score is 10 from 10.… Expand
  18. nokyam1
    Feb 1, 2016
    10
    Com certeza não é o melhor álbum dá Sia, mas cumpriu totalmente com a proposta, ótimas músicas que te deixam sem entender como algum artista foi capaz de recusá-las, o álbum está maravilhoso, e os vocais inigualáveis como sempre!
  19. willcosta
    Feb 1, 2016
    10
    Amazing vocals, awesome lyrics! Sia is showing even more versatility. Its better than 1000 forms of fear, in my opinion as a Sia fan. I hope to see amazing videos and justice for Sia on Grammys.
  20. popfan
    Feb 1, 2016
    10
    De longe o melhor álbum do ano e um dos melhores dela! Abre com uma das letras mais fantásticas que a música já foi agraciada. O álbum se distancia completamente de seu antecessor "1000 Forms Of Fear", o que só comprova que Sia não é mais uma caçadora de fama e atenção. Fantástico.
  21. lucasripe
    Feb 1, 2016
    10
    Incredible vocals! Even though she acted when she made those songs she did a great job. She made a nowadays album! I think she could've made an effort with lyrics, some of them are just great but nothing much. Broken Glass is one of my fav because she shows she has a f*cking great voice! She's an artist
  22. markfann979
    Feb 2, 2016
    10
    Great album. Sia makes this album work. The way she can make her voice twist and soar is incredible. Nice album to just listen to start to finish. Highlights are: Cheap Thrills, Alive, Bird Set Free, and Broken Glass (my personal favorite).
  23. adeeperkasa
    Feb 4, 2016
    10
    For me, critic is the way to make an artist boost up and can continue their journey and become a better person every step of the way. Music is supposed to be relieving, have soul and deep or hidden meaning, and this album describe all of that. So, it doesn't important if this song is rejected by other artists, it's not because Sia not good at writes, it because Sia writing another one. SiaFor me, critic is the way to make an artist boost up and can continue their journey and become a better person every step of the way. Music is supposed to be relieving, have soul and deep or hidden meaning, and this album describe all of that. So, it doesn't important if this song is rejected by other artists, it's not because Sia not good at writes, it because Sia writing another one. Sia still co wrote Flashlight despite of Bird Set Free that didn't released to those film.… Expand
  24. ViktorMaloedov
    Feb 13, 2016
    10
    WOW! This is Sia, kids! It's best album of the January! Oh my God, I love it! My favorite songs - Alive(for Adele), Bird Set Free(for Adele or Rihanna), Move Your Body(for Shakira), House On Fire(for ?), Sweet Design(for Beyoncè), Reaper(for Rihanna), Cheap Thrills(for Rihanna), Unstopteble(for Demi Lovato or Katy Perry). Thank you, Sia!
  25. IndianaJo
    Feb 20, 2016
    10
    Sure, it may be a bit more pop than her last album, but her voice is so robust and unique that I can't help but enjoy every minute of it. If any other musician made an album this great, the reviews would be through the roof...the reason for the bad reviews are because so many people expected another 1000 Forms of Fear. I like her new and old music alike! She still sings with more passionSure, it may be a bit more pop than her last album, but her voice is so robust and unique that I can't help but enjoy every minute of it. If any other musician made an album this great, the reviews would be through the roof...the reason for the bad reviews are because so many people expected another 1000 Forms of Fear. I like her new and old music alike! She still sings with more passion and soul than a lot of artists out there, not to mention she pens most of the music she sings.… Expand
  26. diogosferreirav
    Oct 18, 2016
    10
    sia always amazing! the album is wonderful. more I feel a little lack of feeling in it. (Discarded songs of other artists). It's the album you listen to all the songs without stopping. What makes this work is so amazing is that the songs really says something, it's not like the album that many artists do.
  27. CatoEmma
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    It's amazing what Sia can do with recycled artist songs that rejected them and make a worldwide hit!! And it is also very versatile, has cheerful songs and also deep cancones.
    I just love it!!!
  28. phidelcedeno
    Jul 20, 2017
    10
    'This Is Acting' brings together what is necessary to make an album with a good quality, it is certainly an excellent example of making a letter go hand in hand with sound. The composition is the soul of this album and the production of its body, mixed with the strength of beautiful vowels. An ecstasy from the beginning to the end, congratulations to Sia.
  29. Stefffan
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    Great vocals are there. Catchy and quality songs are there. This is her best album so far and THEEEEEEEEE best album of 2016. Glad she keeps these songs.
  30. Italobato
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores álbuns pop que já ouvi. Sia sabe como fazer tudo dar certo.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. No Ripcord
    Feb 16, 2016
    70
    Every track is a potential hit, and Sia’s use of pure pop hooks, coupled with an astounding control over her rampant voice, makes this a very good record.
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  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Feb 8, 2016
    50
    There are only so many times you can key into someone’s heart before they change the code, and after about 20 listens, the veneer crumbles a bit, and it’s a little too easy to see the gears turning underneath. But that’s not the most frustrating thing about the record; the most frustrating thing is that Sia has so much access to us and just doesn’t do much with it.
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  3. Q Magazine
    Feb 4, 2016
    60
    One can't shake the feeling that This Is Acting was compromised from the start. [Mar 2016, p.114]
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