Ungodly Hour
by Chloe x Halle
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 444 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 405 out of 444
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 444
  3. Negative: 31 out of 444
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  1. AlissonMl
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I loved this album, it's so good. Best album of the year. The beat, their voices, the lyrics, the intrumentals, everything aboutthis album is really amazing. I love Chloe x Halle
  2. maykwho
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    coesão, aclamação e coerência, ninguém está pronto pra essa conversa, o aoty vem aí
  3. Amogetswe17
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I love , I love ,I love , I love. The vocals are just EVERYTHING. The music videos are just WOW
  4. grelinhx
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    melhor álbum que eu escutei nessa quarentena, chloe x halle merecerem o aoty. entregaram sem prometer! as afilhadas da Beyoncé seguem fazendo tudo! icônicas!
  5. sacidofolklore
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    album of the year along with "smile", "folklore" and "future nostalgia", support women who are boycotted by men (even women) who think they are superior at women who work hard just because they have a degree in criticism, which they don't value and don't honestly criticize
  6. Sagitario1550
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is R&B perfection. Chloe and Halle are soooo talented, the way they blend their voices together pefectly is beautiful. Altough not all the songs are great, Lonely, Ungodly Hour and Don't make it harder on me are masterpieces.
  7. Krish0211
    Jun 19, 2021
    10
    SO GOOD. these two women are so vocally talented. the harmonies and melodies are top notch,
  8. ferzeli
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Pepe e Nenem entregaram TUDO e mais um pouco aqui.. depois que fizeram o the kids are alright viraram pra beyoncé e disseram "ainda vou te dar muito orgulho velha". E deram! Da pra ver bem como elas cresceram como artistas de um álbum pra outro.
    Só entra aqui quem é crescidinha!!!!!
  9. Vitorhss
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Sao duas artistas fenomenais, infelizmente nao conhecia o som, talento delas, somente após a apresentação no VMA 2020 tive o prazer de conhecer e escutar sua musica... o album esta realmente incrível e merece reconhecimento, princupalmente do Grammy 2021
  10. Portilla
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. iconic! the way their voices form that beautiful harmony in all the songs is perfect, they deserve more recognition.… Expand
  11. Rushiethemusicg
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Simply pop, r&b and just music in general perfection. This album does not get old. The beauty of their voices. The lyrics. Yes. Yes.
  12. murillopiress
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    literalmente um dos melhores álbuns feitos esse ano, provavelmente em meu top 3, desde a produção, os vocais até a todas as performances, a impecabilidade se mostra presente, eu estou muito ansioso para o que essas meninas maravilhosas e talentosas têm para nós nos próximos anos!!! muito obrigado ungodly hour! muito obrigado chloe x halle!
  13. Nun3ssss
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um álbum doce, refroes viciantes e um gosto romântico do reb. Perfeito pra um segundo álbum de estúdio… Expand
  14. Nkansami
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    Of heaven and truly blessed by every divine being. Just angelic pureness of their voices juxtaposed with raunchy and yet heartfelt hedonistic lyrics. The sympathy they evoke is otherworldly. Their hypnotic harmonisation, the alluring melodies and trancing runs all mould to show one thing: the wonders of natural musicality. Just so much talent, pure art.
  15. LISOCHIKOTOSA
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ungodly Hour is everything it needed to be and more. Its a progression from their debut album and finds them experimenting with new sounds while still being as authentic as they have always been. Chloe is still very involved in the production though not as much as she was in their debut. The albums into and first track, Forgive Me are very moody and atmospheric and they have some trap elements as well. The next track Baby Girl is the first in a string of female empowerment tracks on the album, produced by Chloe it has some Caribbean flavor to it and a powerful chorus. Do it, which was released as a single is is a smooth R&B track which just gets sweeter as it goes with that chorus. WHAT A BANGER! Tipsy has much darker lyrics than the other songs but you might even miss it because of the very upbeat fun production. The title track is a club anthem which also deals with the theme of love. Its very impressive to see them venture into this sound. Busy Boy is also a great R&B song that sounds like something straight out of the 90's, it just reminded me of TLC and Aaliyah, love it! Catch Up,the duet with Swae Lee has very nice Hip Hop production and a nice chorus as well, like something you would hear at a house party. The next 2 tracks which are my personal favorite , Overwhelmed and Lonely deal with more somber subject matter but have a very hopeful and uplifting message as well. The next 2 tracks after Lonely are traditional R&B ballads which deal with more mature subject matter in a way Chloe and Halle have never done before. The albums last track also has a very motivational message and it sounds like something that would fit on their debut perfectly. All in all, these girls did what needed to be done lol. The album is so cohesive and it has no fillers (at least for me) and this is just so rare. The growth, the vocals and melodies they show here is excellent. I don't know how they can top this, honestly i am so curious. Well done to them and Congratulations… Expand
  16. DiegoEspinosa
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    Chloe x Halle delivered every single aspect with this album. The production is on point, the vocals are majestic and their chemistry in every song is just mind-blowing. The transitions between the songs are flawless, R&B perfection.
  17. Iampaulovitor
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    The best duo alive, their voices are like melody and the way that they sing it's all you need to hear, you should pay attention In this girls
  18. sxduocxh
    May 21, 2021
    10
    O MAIOR, o álbum entrega tudo, o r&b/soul contemporâneo e atual é simplesmente incrível.
  19. BrendonVicente
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    Um álbum impecável com vozes angelicais,não contém nenhuma música ruim,instrumentais únicas simplesmente um álbum impecável,com uma estética incrível
  20. brady19k
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Such an incredible album. The only flaw I have with the album is that I wish it was longer because I didn't want it to end. Incredible vocals and harmonies.
  21. viniciusv
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    Chlöe and Halle Bailey literally killed in their sophomore studio album, and they saved my whole soul and spirit, and somehow them lit up my life with their voices, lyrics and productions. Those girls and their songs, albums, mixtape, ep, vocals, power, finesse, classy, kindness, fun, joy and personalities brought the sweet part that I needed. THEY'RE THE SWEETENER IN MY DAILY BASIS!
  22. Superbusyboy
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    You can truly tell that they really prioritize their musicianship and it’s really great to hear.
  23. Sarahv
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
    Contender for album of the year! Such a cohesive body of work with a ton of replay value. Will be playing this a lot
  24. lukemrogers
    Jun 12, 2020
    9
    BEST harmonies in the industry. There’s so many highlights in this album. The title track is mind-blowing, and every song feels so necessary. Ugh. So good.
  25. Izanglez
    Jun 12, 2020
    9
    Mind-blowing harmonies. Amazingly produced R&B album. Some boring songs. In my opinion, it would have been enough with 10 or 11 tracks. Loved it overall. It was my first time listening to them.
  26. beysdragon
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    second best after sawayama. deserves more recognition, i love their harmonies and visuals
  27. Stolasuwu
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
    The first album by them I've ever heard. Favs are album title, tipsy and wonder what she thinks of me, a very cohesive album overall.
  28. JonathanReview
    Jun 17, 2020
    9
    This album has a pretty cohesive sound that compliments Chloe’s and Halle’s vocals like soft butter. It begins with a really strong intro track, and it beautifully transitions into Baby Girl and Do It, both very solid tracks. However, the peak of the album hits with the beautiful productions and harmonies provided in “Tipsy” and the title track, “Ungodly Hour. ” The only song on the albumThis album has a pretty cohesive sound that compliments Chloe’s and Halle’s vocals like soft butter. It begins with a really strong intro track, and it beautifully transitions into Baby Girl and Do It, both very solid tracks. However, the peak of the album hits with the beautiful productions and harmonies provided in “Tipsy” and the title track, “Ungodly Hour. ” The only song on the album I felt could have stayed off the album is “Catch Up” ft. Swae Lee. This song in particular is so weak compared to the incredibly strong tracks surrounding it. We reach another peak of the album when the girls introduce “Lonely” with an “Overwhelmed” interlude that puts their vocals on front stage. From here on out, every song works amazing in the album (huge highlight also being “Don’t Make it Harder on Me” and after listening to it a few times, I think it’s a strong contender for one of my favorite albums this year!… Expand
  29. juanmt8
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    its so cohesive, talented, and engaging. very superior to any project released this year.
  30. jovelynjovelyn
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Me encanta este álbum. No conocía a estas chicas y se han convertido en mis promesas del pop favoritas. Forgive me es un smash hit dormido.
  31. ladonlatrell
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    I LOVE this album from its smooth production to it’s catchy melodies. Do it is one of the best songs this year the only problem is i feel like ROYL shouldn’t be here but definitely one of the top albums this year
  32. Saraafn
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    loved this so much. This is the definition of a modern r&b album.
    favorites: I Wonder What She Thinks Of Me, Forgive Me, Ungodly Hour, Royl
  33. stream134340
    Sep 14, 2020
    9
    this album is so good and has some banger like forgive me and tipsy, really one of the best albums of the year and deserved so much better! these girls will get bigger i just know it
  34. Alberto27
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    Un disco en crechendo, con cada escuchada se vuelve mejor.
    Do it un clásico instantaneo
  35. CarLoL
    Sep 29, 2020
    9
    Ungodly Hour é um perfeito exemplo para descrever um "pop/R&B perfection",perfeito
  36. aristoncosta
    Oct 24, 2020
    9
    This album is the surprise of the year, nobody expected it but it came and brought with it R&B, House and Pop in the right measure and that we needed. In addition to showing the girls' maturity, it opens the range for more people to get to know them and opens up the possibility for them to challenge themselves vocally.
  37. vasiliss
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    amazing album!! both served in vocals and lyrics ... the beats are also good but i personally would like to see more songs like "do it" on the album...
  38. Americae
    Mar 23, 2021
    9
    HARMONIZE ME! them vocals were on point, the production is different than most projects in their genre and I love it. My first introduction to these two amazing sisters left me very pleasant.
  39. mctthewgroom
    Aug 26, 2021
    9
    Damn, this album almost has no skips. Incredible work and shows a lot of growth from TKAA. Highlights for me are don't make it harder on me, forgive me and wonder what she thinks of me
  40. Wanesta
    Jan 7, 2022
    9
    With Ungodly Hour, the magical duo of Chlöe and Halle Bailey creates an angelic record with an amazing production, a heavy bass and wonderful strings. Arguably considered amongst the modern top vocalists, Beyoncé's protégées are truly killing it. You don't want it to end, and when it does, you can only pray to come back to the Ungodly Hour the next day.
  41. vinisnog
    Jul 16, 2022
    9
    Lindo álbum de R&B., um dos meus favoritos este ano com certeza.
    Eles mostraram o quão crescidas estão, falando sobre assuntos que os jovens adultos fazem e sofrem durante os momentos em que sentem emoções profundas durante a "Ungodly Hour".
    Elas não só cantaram todas as músicas, mas também as produziram e escreveram
  42. Jeesusgaytan
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    It's a sensual mescal of sounds, but. At the same time very funny, they manage to make a very funny album and easy to listen to despite its duration, it is a very good and very attractive album with the voices of these 2 sisters
  43. barthurbottino
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Foram perspicazes aqui. Eu não sou fã de R&B, mas ficou muito bom. A title é minha favorita.… Expand
  44. Simao
    Oct 1, 2020
    8
    this album has some amazing songs! however there are a few skips which kinda ruin the flow of the album.
    chloe x halle showed their potential with ungodly hour and i’m very excited for future projects in which i'm sure they’ll show some further growth!!

    Fav song: don’t make it harder on me
    Least fav song: catch up
  45. Willduffy
    Dec 1, 2020
    8
    An incredible album, one of the best of 2020. I don't know how they'll top this but I look forward to hearing new music.
  46. michcl
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    R&B excellence! the production of this album is beautiful and their vocals are heavenly.
  47. andyn823
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This is really my type of R&B music. It is so beautiful. This album is so mature. It speaks about the female empowerment and women's desire around men. I love the harmonies. Some of the tracks here sound a bit boring, and some of the tracks are very outstanding. Best tracks : "Ungodly Hour", "Lonely", and "Wonder What She Thinks Of Me".
  48. vitortfv
    Dec 3, 2020
    7
    Bringing contemporary and more popular R&B, Ungodly Hour is one of the best albums of the year, with captivating and well-produced songs.
  49. jeffer21
    Jun 17, 2020
    7
    This album came even more mature and classy but the debut album remains the best of them!
  50. IAmDaan
    Jun 13, 2020
    7
    The second full-length album of two sisters in the Chloe x Halle duo "Ungodly Hour" reveals the full potential of the creators, it penetrates the mind, exploring secret love feelings, their consequences, as well as the pain they bring. The whole record is made in the style of R&B, in which the voices are elegantly combined, and also show some of the best vocal data in R&B, such as Lizzo.The second full-length album of two sisters in the Chloe x Halle duo "Ungodly Hour" reveals the full potential of the creators, it penetrates the mind, exploring secret love feelings, their consequences, as well as the pain they bring. The whole record is made in the style of R&B, in which the voices are elegantly combined, and also show some of the best vocal data in R&B, such as Lizzo. But the whole album could not fit everything into itself, it could not completely immerse the listener, and in some compositions it breaks the thread of the story, which would give an impetus to the story, and also impetus the integrity of this release.… Expand
  51. CriticoP3
    Jun 27, 2020
    7
    Ungodly Hour enseña a la perfección la madurez artística en la que se encaminan Chloe x Halle. Cada track es una deleite melódico y soul lirico. Ambas se complementan una a la otra, creando tal uniformidad a la par pero sin perder personalidad; es como oír las voces de los ángeles inspiradas por Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Aaliyah y Minnie Riperton.

    Puntaje: 74/100 -CriticoP3 para    Ungodly Hour enseña a la perfección la madurez artística en la que se encaminan Chloe x Halle. Cada track es una deleite melódico y soul lirico. Ambas se complementan una a la otra, creando tal uniformidad a la par pero sin perder personalidad; es como oír las voces de los ángeles inspiradas por Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Aaliyah y Minnie Riperton.

    Puntaje: 74/100

    -CriticoP3 para Metacritic    … Expand
  52. jademorais
    Jul 16, 2020
    7
    The album was well divided between the girls, each one with a different vibe. Vocally wise, the track 'Wonder What She Thinks Of Me' it's the highlight. 'Ungodly Hour', 'Do It' and 'Forgive Me' brings a different side of the girls we didn't get to see before. The word that most represents the album is growth.
  53. adamdavids
    Jul 17, 2020
    7
    Going into this album I wouldn't have described myself of a fan of R&B; the genre appeared to me as too chill, too boring. And yet, Ungodly Hour has completely changed my perspective and now I'd like to explore more similar artists. We open with some breathy harmonising and a nice spoken word transition into the first real track, Forgive Me. You get hit with some good vocals and a hardGoing into this album I wouldn't have described myself of a fan of R&B; the genre appeared to me as too chill, too boring. And yet, Ungodly Hour has completely changed my perspective and now I'd like to explore more similar artists. We open with some breathy harmonising and a nice spoken word transition into the first real track, Forgive Me. You get hit with some good vocals and a hard hitting beat, and while this is far from the best track here, it's a sign of things to come. This track and the next, Baby Girl, are both pretty good songs don't get me wrong, but there's something stopping me from loving them - I think that's because they both fail to remain interesting and attention-grabbing throughout the whole song. But with Do It, the lead single, we get an insanely catchy tune with the almost hypnotising beat at the beginning and the addictive 'that just how we do it, do it, do it'. Tipsy isn't your (almost) standard R&B song, and while I'm not crazy about it, the song does switch things up a bit while still maintaining the vibe and cohesiveness of the project. Next we have the title track, Ungodly Hour, which I fell in love with the very first time I listened to the album. It sonically reminds me of REM off of Sweetener, and the lyrics about loving someone and them not always reciprocating it (but you'll be there when they do) really resonated with me. Combined with the up-and-down vocalising on the chorus this is my favourite song here. Then there's Busy Boy, which features some good songwriting about a guy cheating, and is also a solid ear worm. With the song Catch Up, we get an unfortunate blip in the quality of this project - it doesn't fit into the vibe of the album, the first rap part sounds generic, and it just sounds like an attempt to get onto the radio. A definite skip for me. I don't have a whole lot to say about the next four songs, except that they're all decent and are a continuation of the vibe from the beginning. Not much stands out about them, but they're enjoyable nonetheless. The album ends with ROYL, with some jumpy piano chords and some chant-like singing that runs throughout but doesn't get boring or repetitive. I quite like this album; I'd have liked it more if there were some more interesting elements to some tracks and if Catch Up didn't exist - but overall I'd listen to it again.… Expand
  54. atanganeli
    Sep 1, 2020
    7
    It's a good R&B album, but I'm not sure what happens to it that makes me unable to listen to most of the songs until the end. Although their voices go hand in hand with the background beats, I think a complete piece was tiring to listen to.
    Still, I still think "Ungodly Hour" is a good R&B album and it delivered most of what the fans wanted!
  55. All_ButTrU4
    Nov 20, 2021
    6
    Charming and sweet is the unexpectedly good debut from the Beyonce signed group. Powered by melodies and solid performances they make a great case ij why you should invest in them.
  56. RageNate
    Jul 10, 2020
    6
    Worthies (7/13):
    - Forgive Me
    - Baby Girl
    - Do It
    - Busy Boy
    - Lonely
    - Don't Make It Harder On Me
    - Wonder What She Thinks of Me
  57. Mobina1
    Mar 21, 2021
    6
    I excepted way more... Many skips on it but I really loved the deluxe tracks and I also love them. They're so lovely
  58. Paodanto
    Jul 4, 2020
    2
    J don't like this kind of music!! There aren't emotions. È un genere che non aporezzo
  59. baianapereira
    Mar 14, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. minha opinião e vocês não podem fazer nada sobre isso, se acham vergonhoso problema de vcs.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. AllMusic
    Sep 28, 2020
    80
    Its pop-R&B foundation is a little slicker, still tricked out with the occasional trap-styled production techniques -- probing bass, rattling percussion -- twisted just enough to not sound overdone.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Jul 2, 2020
    77
    Frequently the sharpest Chloe x Halle songs are the ones where the sisters are the most hands-on.
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  3. The Quietus
    Jun 26, 2020
    70
    Ungodly Hour boffs along with sexy aplomb. But this is carefully collated product with its eyes on all the prizes, rather than a space for vivid artistic expression.
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