The ArchAndroid

Never actually listened to her but this album is amazing.

I read a while ago that Janelle Monae refers to herself as a’futurist’. This album presents a future of music that heavily relies on reflections of the past, which I respect. It was interesting to hear the blend of classical (Suite II) blended with modern speed rap/dance (Dance or Die was an impressive song), while Cold War felt like a Donna Summers flashback, and Sir Greendown felt like a Nico homage. Favorite song was the collaboration with Big Boi Tightrope which reminded me how good OutCast was, and how good Ms. Monae is. The more I write about this album the more I realize how much I like it. I didn’t even hate looking at the cover repeated…

29/03/25 Never judge a book by its cover, I was fully ready to write this off. It wasn't too bad.

Big opening. I was enjoying some of the vibe but it went all over. I feel like if this clicked it would be an album I couldn't stop listening to but it wasn't clicking and I don't think could for me. I like the moxie and there's a lot of skill here. Do another 100 albums like this and one of those is a masterpiece for sure. High 3 or low 4.

Discazo. Tal vez un poco largo para mi gusto, pero qué arreglos, qué orquestaciones. Ya había escuchado discos de Monáe, pero este me parece creo que de los mejores.

This was a pleasant surprise. I wasn't sure of what to expect just by looking at the artist's name and album artwork. What I got was a bombastic, overthought (yet super enjoyable!) album that definitely needs more listens! Looking at the Wikipedia page, I see comparisons with Bowie, Outkast or Michael Jackson, but to be honest I don't think it has that much to do. This album is a singular piece of music on itself, and I promise I'll come back to it again. Probably not for driving, as on the first listen it didn't sound like a sing along thingy.

Interplanetary it may be, but disco is what it often sounds like (and mostly in a good way -- like P-Funk good way, with some notes and vibes that Tame Impala would late steal, too). "Locked Inside" achieves liftoff. "Oh Maker" and "Neon Valley Street" are terific, the latter being most Prince-esque. Overall, this feels like a major star turn, and an order of magnitude more ambitious (with the attendant risk of being overdone) than her previous, which were also quite likable (one feels some compunction to revisit). She pulls it off, and the variety is compelling – the ethereal "57821" and Debussian "Say You'll Go" could not contrast more with "Make the Bus" (where Of Montreal turn up to pretty bonkers effect) and "Tightrope" (whence Big Boi bounces out), and the closing cut tries to wrap it all up in one big, multi-modal, richly layered and heavily orchestrated package. One both enjoys the record and admires it, which is the tricky balance ambitious artists aim to strike. Just f*in good and fun.

Wonderful album. Saw her in concert a few years ago and she is very entertaining!

Very much enjoyed the instrumentals Current Fav: Suite III Overture

This was an amazing album. Loved the music. Everything felt together, it all flowed from one track to the next.

She doesn't get enough credit

Really enjoyed this which surprised me. Only criticism it was a bit too long, take 20 minutes off it and would have been perfect.

4 Tightrope stands up. Come Alive (War of the Roses) is fantastic and surprising. Make the bus is also really good. 57821 - mix of indie and folk.

Possibly the most eclectic album in the list so far. It has symphonic, rap, R&B, theatrical, electronic/sci-fi sounds, church choir, etc. Very impressive. I don't feel specifically hooked by individual songs, but I'm really enjoying the album as a whole.

Lots of stylistic variety. Great singing. Definitely seems worth returning to when there’s more time.

Wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did. Ended up listening to it all the way through while at work. Smooth.

Full of personality, undeniably fun. The album still feels cohesive and thematic despite all sorts of full-out genre changes throughout.

Still as great as when it came out

I think this was very interesting and classy. I may just have a thing for this French style, IDK. I love how "different" it is and how it tries to integrate more mainstream forms of genre into this ... dramatic undertoned style. I would like to give it a three and a half. I may opt for a four here because I think it is worthy a listen and I had never come close to hearing anything by her before, so the boost might introduce others to this style. Just note that while I like it, I don't personally love all of it or think it perfect or anything. So three point five raised to four for the sake of exposure.

Enjoyed it more than I thought I would

che me pareció muy bueno heh

Stevie Wonder chord progressions, ELO lyrics, funky bass lines, ripping guitar solos, exquisite production, with a sexy millennial fembot on the cover … I can’t sit here and say I didn’t like it.

Solid, some tracks felt a bit long but was entertained.

Amazing album. Overall it was too varied in style for me to truly enjoy it as a whole album, but it felt more like a family style meal at a fancy restaurant where you’re getting bits and pieces of excellence and taking it in bit by bit. Come Alive and Neone Valley Street in particular were amazing tracks for me. Super solid and interesting listen.

Wow, where to begin? Janelle Monáe has crafted an experience in doing so, has elevated the pop album. Her influences are vast: jazz, swing, hip-hop, soul, gospel, psychedelic rock, rockabilly.... it goes on. And it's downright impressive how effortlessly she seems to move between them. It really speaks to the sequencing of the album as well. Monáe has a demanding presence whether singing or rapping... and what a voice. Wow! This is one instance where the music is so good, that the concept actually holds it back a little bit. My prime example is "Cold War": musically great, but lyrically clunky. That said, I love the Afro-futurist inspiration and wouldn't change that at all. To simply label The ArchAndroid as any particular genre or style would be reductive, and to refer to Janelle Monáe anything other than an artist is to severely underrate her. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because I doubt I would come back to it all that often (not my personal style of music) but to deny her artistry and vision would be ignorant; plain and simple.

I kind of know Janelle Monáe more for her acting nowadays, that I almost forgot that she's had (and is still somewhat having) a successful music career. With "The ArchAndroid", we very much have a concept album here. Apparently this is a continuation of Monáe's debut EP, which I haven't heard. Thematically, heavy inspiration is grabbed from Fritz Lang's classic science-fiction film "Metropolis". You definitely see it on the cover as well. But the blending of R&B, soul and pop (among many others) with this sort of "retro-futurism" theme is what I think makes this album unique. It all operates on a grand scale and yet never feels too "showy".

В цілому чотри зірки за першу пісню в альбомі. Взагалі альбом дуже крутий,я радий,що його почув,тому 4 зірки

This one grew on me. Maybe I had high standards seeing Janelle Monae here, unexpected to start with. Love their acting work and fashion, but I didn't know they also made music. The classical opening intrigued me, but the first songs felt too polished somehow. Maybe another listen would be different now I'm into it. They were well made but maybe their crystal clear voice was almost too... neutral for this? As the album went on the eccentricity and darkness started to gather in force, which I was all here for. More wacky instrumentals, showy, musical-esque moments and more interludes all built up an artful concept, and a chance for them to show some really soulful singing. Oh, Maker took my breath away in particular.

Hearing so many other albums on this list helps you appreciate how this one is a genre-bending, well-produced, expansive piece of art. It simply blows away many of the earlier list albums by building upon many of their elements all at once. If you don’t give this 4+ stars, you’re probably a bitter boomer

Die erste Hälfte ist ein Fünfsternealbum

1️⃣Cold War 2️⃣Locked Inside 3️⃣Dance or Die

This one is a keeper. I love albums that work a story and a concept from start to finish. I love the sci fi story that can also relate to what's happening in real life. The music is awesome too. I've never heard about this artist before or anything from this album. I think it's really well produced, like the good kind of pop music. Eclectic and not extremely commercial. This music is like an art project wrapped in pop music. I like it.

The illuminati make some pretty mean tunes sometimes

This album has got to be a story of a producer with 2 personalities. For the first half it's fine, nice and safe candy music. Then at some point personality 2 takes over and just goes, show us what you can do, any genre, we don't care, do what you want to do. The listening experience went from this is fine, to, actually this is kinda cool.

LOVE a Janelle Monáe! ArchAndroid isn't my favorite of her albums, but there is such a strong groundwork laid for each follow up that I can't not love it <3 and this being released in 2010 is soooooo electric lady

Enjoyed this a lot. The variety of the different songs really kept you guessing what would be next. I did not like how Spotify split songs that are obviously supposed to run together. The spilt second gap was frustrating. I liked Monae's voice, although I think I caught a little autotune, but it was negligible. I did feel "Mushroom & Roses" was a little long, along with "Say You'll Go". "Wondaland" was a bit repetitive, also. But the rest fit really well. Top tracks: "Dance Or Die," "Faster," "Tightrope," "Neon Gumbo"

Interesting album - it's progressive R&B! I'm not a big R&B fan, but I can appreciate the creativity on this album. Plus, there are a lot of tracks with just the kind of weirdness I like (e.g., Make the Bus, Wondaland, Mushrooms & Roses). Really liked Come Alive (especially the crazed singing towards the end). Some nice guitar solos on the album also (e.g., Neon Valley Street). BabopbyeYa provides a dramatic over the top ending. I enjoyed the album more and more each time I listened, which is always a good sign. I'll give it a 4 and would definitely revisit.

actually the first album i'd listen to again and with songs i've saved separately! really liked it for the most part

I do sometimes miss when Janelle Monae was making these insanely intricate, operatic albums - some of the compositions are so lush and gorgeous it stops you in your tracks - but these structures were also clearly kind of a gilded cage of Monae's own design, and that feels really evident in the back half of The ArchAndroid.

I am a huge Janelle Monáe stan. I would love to give this album a 5 for that reason alone. However, as a huge Janelle Monáe stan, I have listened to their other albums, and I know two things: 1) as far as robot-themed epics of love and race and revolution go, The Electric Lady is superior and 2) as far as groovy-ass R&B albums that touch on as wide of a thematic and sonic ground go, Dirty Computer remains the best* (*read: my favorite) album of the 2010s. That being said, this album remains ambitious in scope, silly at times in execution (on purpose), and with some all time bangers left over - if you've never gotten chills from watching the "Cold War" music video, well, I'm assuming you've never logged on to YouTube before. This laid the groundwork for Monáe's best work, but wow, what a foundation.

Det är något med det här som är väldigt tilltagande. Gillar att det är sån skillnad på låtarna och brett spektra på genrer. Det är väl långt men på något sätt så håller det. Väldigt coolt album

Unique and enjoyable. I have come to appreciate albums like this. They take one out of their comfort zone and show you something different. After listening you are forever changed for the better. Gaining a broader and deeper meaning of what music really is.

A sci-fi concept album focusing on civil rights and discrimination through many genres while referencing things like Blade Runner, Terminator and especially Metropolis. It's geeky but also very heartfelt and fun, with a lot of passion put into the album. Previously I have listened to their album The Electric Lady and was happy to listen to another album of theirs!!

Love these concept albums. Pretty awesome melding of different genres and styles, there's ups and downs, and it's all a little psychedelic which I like.

This was worth a listen. For an early career album this is excellent. Nice range of styles.

Very different and interesting! I feel like of the albums I've listened to so far, this is probably the most technically beautiful album I've heard.

Really fun, boundary-pushing pop music highlighted by Janelle's vocals and excellent composition. I think some fat could definitely be trimmed, (especially the track with Of Montreal), but the highlights really stand out for me. 8/10

Really good ... There are some very good, deep songs on here, tons of great beats, and a couple that were a little too pop for me.

Never heard of her before, but rather enjoyed the album.

Catchy, groovy tunes, gives me modern Michael Jackson vibes - Voice and instrumentals are diverse and standouts, they are clean yet have the old-school R&B feel - Not much to complain about, but did not blow me away

This was fresh and quite unique sounding to me. She seemed to incorporate several different genres/sounds but kept it all quite cohesive which made for a pleasant listening experience. 3.5 stars but I'm feeling generous so rounding up. Blend.

Thoroughly enjoyed this! I haven’t listened to much Janelle Monáe previously but not sure why - will be adding to my playlists

Big fan of this album! From start to finish - cool sounding songs, great vocals. Overall, great album, that I will 100% listen to again.

Pretty dang cool and I didn’t know it existed.

She's really good - the album conceptually is interesting and I appreciate the variety of styles here. And an Of Montreal feature! Cool

This was pretty cool, lots of different interesting music. Listens almost like a musical soundtrack

amazing album, tons of variety and great musicians. The vocals are awesome and the vision is intriguing.

luv u Janelle Monáe art deco cyborg pop album

Never heard of it before today but I did enjoy it.

Really enjoyed Dirty Computer (Make Me Feel is one of the best songs Prince never wrote), remember seeing this record in the end of year lists years earlier and being intrigued by the Fritz Lang aping cover. Didn't get around to it though. I know enough to know she is an extremely interesting artist. So here we go. Oh man, I love how this never lets up. No break between songs. Going to take time to digest however. Pop can pop and be accessible while staying interesting. Plenty weirdness here however although curiously most songs aren't standing out to me despite all being different. The Of Montreal song sounds like all Of Montreal songs, ie, mental, catchy, but never sticking to the same melodic rhythm for more than about 15 seconds. Which is distinctive, to say nothing else. This record is for sure a little too long. Dirty Computer is most definitely more accessible than this. Gonna rate it highly though.

Great album with loads of different styles and genres. It's pretty epic in length and scope but I didn't get bored during it as it's always bringing something new in from song to song. She is cool AF too which helps.

A fun and refreshing album that’s on this list. I really really like this and enjoyed it!

Andi from Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery?? I’ve never heard of this album but what a strong start to this project. Psychedelic space funk. Also, I totally forgot about Of Montreal, what a throwback.

What an album. I had a grand time listening to it a few times. 57821 and Cold War were some of my favorites.

Many genres at once

pop perfection! i can’t believe there’s an of montreal feature on this thing.

Любимая исполнительница. Хотелось бы, чтобы она выпускала больше музыки, но то, что имеется - очень хорошо. Лучшая песня - Cold War.

I love when the days album is by an artist I have never heard of so I have no idea what to expect when I start listening. After the first song I went about making breakfast with the album playing in me headphones and suddenly 7 songs had passed and I was really enjoying the music. While its not a style I often listen to myself songs from this album will have their place in several playlists so I can groove along when they come up.

I know of Janelle but honestly didn’t know what to expect here. Admittedly I probably expected something much poppier, for no good reason. I thoroughly enjoyed this, just a really fun album. The wide pool of influences used here is about as varied as Janelle’s talents, just really impressed.

Wonderfully eclectic

This was a fantastic surprise. I'm starting to think I just like R&B a lot. this is such a black girl confidence bop!

Catchy Sound, interesting mix of genres

I like the beginning of the album more than the end of it

Overall: 8/10 I really appreciate the genre-blending Monae does on this album. It's still a pop album at the end of the day but she experiments with making danceable bops and beautiful ballads, all with a futuristic angle. Tightrope is also may be the most fun song I've heard while going through this list, I adore it. I could see this getting a perfect rating from me after a few more listens. Fav Song: Tightrope Least Fav Song: Say You'll Go

Dirty computer is her best album.

This one has some high highs. It felt like a Prince album in the way it seamlessly flowed through and flirted with different genres. It would’ve been so much better if the record had been trimmed down. Definitely saving a lot of the songs.

Wow. This is quite good. The first few songs are actually amazing. The vibe changes in the back half , a little more laid back for my liking but still good. This was a nice surprise as I did not know what to expect.

Film music-ish. Very nice

I don't really know what to make of this but I think I liked it?

yasss

I didn't know she was a musician but this album is as good as Glass Onion (the movie).

Great

Sci Fi RnB? Had no idea what I was missing.

A bit hectic and overproduced for my taste but has very good tracks. Cold War is incredible, for example.

Great flow from Suite II Overture to Locked Inside. This album has a lot of great songs, but some songs are a bit weird. The weirdest one was Neon Gumbo, but at least that one is short. There's 7 stand-out songs. Hard to pick a favourite.

This album art was super familiar for me but I can't remember when/why I listened to this before. This is some really great soul/R&B/pop music. It's unique and layered and so much better than any straight pop album these days.

I came to Janelle Monáe late but I really love her last two albums. Very pleased this thing got me to finally go back and listen to her first. I don't think it is quite as good as the ones I know but that could just be that it's hard to take in a 70+ minute concept album in one day.

Great variety, from R&B feels to pop-rock-esque

It was great just not my kind of music

really consistent. so full of character and life. take away Make the Bus and its pretty much perfect

absolute MONSTER of an album. she pulls you in with the first half being a stellar pop/funk/electronic/disco album. then slowly we get deeper and deeper musically and stylistically until we reach the final 8 minute orchestral track to bring everything to a climactic end. simply brilliant

Superambitieus als debuut en tegelijk zo goed uitgewerkt, heb eigenlijk niet veel klachten erover dus dit is meer een 4.5 omlaag afgerond. Misschien kon het ietsje getrimd worden qua aantal nummers, maar moet het nog een paar keer luisteren om daar beter over te oordelen en dat is het enige nitpicky dat ik kan bedenken, iig.

Top album, did not expect. Ik zie mezelf dit oprecht nog een keer luisteren. Wel op niche momenten, maar still. Good stuff. Favo tracks: Cold war, come alive, wondaland

I recently had the privilege of watching Fritz Lang's Metropolis accompanied by a theater organ performance of the original score, and I can feel a lot of the DNA from both the film and its soundtrack in this album. There's a massive stylistic variety on this album, and it stands utterly unique from most of the music of today. There is a lot about this album that I love- but unfortunately I can't bring myself to love the album itself. The thing that frustrates me is that I cannot pinpoint *why* I feel somewhat apathetic to this album, despite liking so much about it. There are a few tracks I do love, especially "Wondaland" and "BaBopByeYa," but the whole package just doesn't land for me. That said, I am still a fan and hope that I can grow to appreciate Monáe's work more.

I loved some of the bops on the album. Overall, I didn't know she had so many instrumental songs.

Never have I ever listened to Janelle Monae before and I’m glad I finally did! Super weird album, but I’m giving extra credit and rounding up for what felt like a smooth, groovy ride anyway.

Really fun variety

Die erste Hälfte ist ein Fünfsternealbum

好新的专辑

This one was a surprise. I'd never heard of it before, but the creativity involved got my interest right from the start.

I have a lot of time for Janelle. She has the voice and look to be very straightforward pop superstar. And she sort of is ... but in her own very Janelle Monae way. I've always like ArchAndroid, but not as much as her first foray into the concept. It covers a lot of ground, and it feels a bit too ambitious. But it's it's always interesting and unique.

I love how this album has so much variety and so many interesting sounds. The run of psych songs later in the album was soo good. She is an impressive vocalist and she seems a bit weird which is a big turn on for me. What gives her the right to be gorgeous, talented, and also interesting?

Really fun record! Janelle Monae is really interesting to me, I had heard about this but never commited. It's really cool and varied. She plays with a lot of cool elements of pop, psych, jazz, funk and prog. I love the storytelling and how this album flows from one song to the next telling a story. Its a really fun take on pop music and really pushes the boundaries of what the genre can do.

I wasn’t expecting today’s selection to be an Afrofuturist concept album inspired by Fritz Lang’s Metropolis, but it turns out that it was exactly what I needed this morning. It’s gloriously textured and complex and I’m already listening for the second time. I’m also a sucker for any album that has an orchestral overture! My highlight is the psychedelic Mushrooms & Roses which explores the unexpected subject of robot sex. Droidtastic!

Wacky album cover Stranger profile picture too I had a bunch of notes written but they didn't save :) A really strange blend of styles in one album, very different. I listened to it all once through in the background but had other noises going on. I relistened to it on shuffle and was consistently surprised by the difference between songs. Actually some very funky tracks, I got into a few of them Interesting having the "Suites" II and III combined into a "mega album". Does make it feel longer but its a solid heap of tracks. The inclusion of overtures leading into each suite was interesting as well. Overall I was surprised by my enjoyment of this, I wasn't expecting much to be completely honest. Come Alive (War of the Roses) was very reminicient of Diablo Swing Orchestra (probably because the entire song is swung) I swear I've heard Locked Inside's chorus somewhere else, I just don't know where. Has to be in an edit or reel or something. Same with Faster, no idea. Cold War was a vibe, 16ths on the hats, very groovy. Lots of bell and ride during the choruses, very fun "Oh Maker"'s 1 and 3 drum+bass pattern reminded me a lot of Christmas songs for whatever reason (During the higher section at 2:00 especially), but also of electro swing tracks like Proleter's April Showers Plenty of the songs had interesting, very artsy, motifs and decisions that don't feel very mainstream (Which I'm all for, when its not the entire track). The change of genres throughout the album often caught me offguard Not a great album, but plenty of great songs

What a storyteller. *Favorite tracks: Dance or Die Cold War Tightrope Come Alive Neon Valley Street BaBopByeYa

way better than i would have expected

This was intriguingly good. I'd never heard of the singer before but the album opening was brilliant. Didn't maintain those heights but overall very enjoyable and something I'll come back to

This is great. So many influences I can hear, from Lauryn Hill to Bowie to Ella Fitzgerald to more modern indie rock. Janelle's amazing voice is the constant. Really enjoyed this one.

This girl has a voice! Fantastic instrumentation. Very inventive production. Fun ride start to finish. Fav Track: Locked Inside

She is one of the best singers and the writing is great. This album is actually better than I remember, but it's a lot all the time. This feels like it could easily be 3 albums and not how it's placed on the album. Then the songs themselves are just... To much? Trying a bit too hard? I don't know. The whole album seems busy and it starts to distract from the star, Janelle herself. That being said I remember it being a lot worse when I heard it when it first came out so maybe in 20 years it will sound perfect?

This was an impressive listen, a mish-mash of different genres and influences from all over the place, but it all somehow comes together and just works.

pre: I really like Janelle Monáe but I mostly know her from songs here and there (I have listened to Come Alive approx 1 million times). I like the theatricality of her performance. Looking forward to seeing if a straight-through listen holds up. Not my normal listening but I really enjoyed this, I will listen again

Favorite tracks: Locked Inside, Thugga Massina, Mushrooms and Roses. Surprising amount of variety across this record.

Really good. Great vocals and some really fun production choices at times

I really enjoyed this album. Janelle's voice is gorgeous. She has a cool vibe as well. There were 3 songs I could have done without. That's the reason for the 4 stars.

Yes. This is a cracker. Full of memorable songs that will get you up and dancing, or nodding in a reflective mood, as the mood befits. She's not a bad actress either you know...

This album had me constantly asking what it was. It’s a chameleon with so many different colors. R&B, stadium rock, electronic, pop, etc. Janelle Monae has a great voice. I loved how in the first half of the album, sets of three songs would transition directly into each other. That said, I fell off in the second half of the album because it was on the longer side and had lost its luster. I also don’t think these songs work as singles. That’s not a bad thing, just that it works better as an album. Standouts: Dance or Die, Faster, Locked Inside, Tightrope, Oh, Maker, and 57821.

Prob one of the strongest 4 stars ive given. I loved it but didnt think it was as good as my other 5s. Maybe itll grow on me some more and then ill prob put it even higher.

Super cool, music great one spng different from the other, high end production. Some songs are really bangers. The last one is my favourite

great songs <3

ty janelle monáe for envisioning and creating beautiful new sonic worlds 🙏

I thought the album flowed really well together. As someone that doesn't pay a ton of attention to which song I'm on in the album, the songs flowed so well that I couldn't really tell when one song ended and another began. Songs were pretty unique and different than what I'm used to, would listen to some more.

Loved it. This would be a five except for there was one bit of TERRIBLE rapping that was just obliged back then, and some of the songs were kind of forgettable.

Songs: Cold War

Cool and different.

First listen. Pretty good. Pleasantly surprised.

She has such a great feel for rhythm and the Of Montreal collab almost puts this at 5. It's a 4.5, but going to 4 for a bit of same-ness.

Epic and ambitious. Multi Genre dabbling pays off with an eclectic and exciting sound.

This album is enjoyably eclectic. The range and diversity in sound within its own genre is astounding. A breath of fresh air.

Surprisingly good album. Eclectic and ever changing genres and they were all handled very well

Great album. I am mostly struck by how far reaching across genres it is. Opening with classical overture, then moving to 80s and 90s pop and rap, and Sir Greendown is a 1950s enchanting soft hula sound, club sounds for Cold War, the almost cartoon sound of Oh Maker. 57821 is 1960s soft gentle psych pop. The whole thing is extremely ambitious and expansive, and importantly succeeds. For sure this album deserves its place on the list; it's not like anything else I've heard. And there's so much to hear, not just in terms of the length. And although it's very long, crucially it's interesting enough that I was never ever bored.

Hit and miss. Some bangers, some weirdos.

Surprisingly good album.

I shit you not, before this album, I only knew Janelle Monáe from her bit part in We Are Young by Fun. All 10 seconds of her before Nate Ruess banishes her to the background. Then here comes this album, my first from the 2010’s. How have I gone so long without hearing anything about this? It’s a masterful blend of genres that Janelle transitions through each and every one of them smoothly. The suite suite was mostly very good, even if I felt it was a few tracks two many. The third suite, however, is a five star effort in itself. It really leans into its futuristic, psychedelic themes with the likes of Wondaland and Make the Bus. It’s also a wonderful r&b album, with the fantastically moving Say You’ll Go. In parts presenting an epic dystopian future and in parts keeping the pop vibe that was present in the 2010’s, this album is making kick myself for deeming Janelle Monáe as the Na Na girl for that one Fun song. Favorite track: Say You’ll Go Other hits: Cold War, Tightrope, Make the Bus, Wondaland, Neon Valley Street, Come Alive (War of the Roses), Oh,Maker

Inventive and kind of cool. "Tightrope" was the only one I'd heard before, and it's fun. Would listen again!

She has a beautiful voice and super deep, symbolic beautiful lyrics. It was super unique and different. The scifi feelings imparted on classical, hip hop, R&B and afrocentric sounds was really interesting. The only criticism is there might have been a little too much on the album and it didn't all seem to flow all the time. But it really did feel like it could be the soundtrack to a scifi musical about a droid looking for love.

This is a pretty cool & creative fusion of different music styles. I'm not usually into symphonic music but it's woven into the music in a cool way that makes me feel like a really awesome movie is about to start. Sexy, romantic, and groov'n.

Made my eardrums happy

Shit slapped so hard

I absolutely love this album! Listened to the deluxe version, twice. It’s not at all what I’m into but there’s real artistry in her work. I have heard, on good authority, that she is quite the live performer. Impressive album.

I liked that. No time for a review

A fantastically creative album from one of the best talents around

It was a fun discovery

Wow. Now this is a concept album in the best way. I love the range and the bold way she goes after different sounds. So many different approaches yet so much Janelle Monáe in each approach! This needs more than one listen for sure.

An all to rare occasion where the list has delivered a new artist I hadn't heard of that I'll be checking out more. I admired the commitment to the concept of this album and it was clearly executed but it was a lot to take in on the first listen, I could have happily cut a track or two , hence the four instead of five.

I think I liked this on first listen more than Dirty Computer. She's got a pretty unique sound here. It's a bold mix of prog, psychedelia, and rhythm and pop. Also, props to having your debut LP be a concept album. On the whole, I'm not sure it quiiiiiiite comes together, but it was a great experience.

not a fan to the multiple references to being “like a schizo” but other than that this is very good. drags a bit tbh highlights: locked inside, sir greendown, oh maker, neon valley street (sep 9 2024)

Maravilla

This was epic, catchy, upbeat, energetic, theatrical.

Had never heard of her, but fortunately have now. Interresting music, varied, enjoyable and fun.

Finally a modern album that deserves to be in the list. I love it, my infant loved it. It’s like Bjork but hip hop/rnb/soul. 4/5

Janelle Monáe is so talented. I put Tightrope on one of my mix CDs and then kind of fell in love when I saw her dance in the music video. The Electric Lady and Dirty Computer are both excellent as well. My favorite moment is the interpolation of Claire De Lune on Say You'll Go. It's so gorgeous.

This style of music isn't really stuff I choose for myself. However, there's no doubting the talent on display. I found myself really enjoying it.

Incredible. Maybe the best eclectic-excellent album I’ve heard. 4.5/5

This was fun, and unique while still being musical as opposed to just noisy. I saved a couple of songs but probably wouldn't stick this on repeat which keeps it from five stars for me

I would never have guessed what era this album is from. It sounds like something out of science fiction from the 70s. Poppy, soulful, sometimes complex rnb pieces and dreamy ballads. The singer has an extremely versatile voice. The tempo changes constantly and so it never gets boring. My favorite tracks are Come Alive; Oh, Maker; Mushroom & Roses and Tightrope.

I know Janelle Monáe is a very popular artist but I haven’t heard much besides her hits. She deserves all the praise. This was amazing.

I'm surprised by how much I enjoyed thos album. Janelle is a very good singer, and every song feels different. Nothing is repetitive at all. It's hard to say what genre this album even is, as every song seems to explore a different one. There are funky bass riffs, electronic elements, even elements of old 50s styles it seemed. I'd give this a 4.5/5 if I could, but I'll settle a 4. I generally reserve a 5 star for albums that truly get to me, but this is still good.

Ik like the style, innovative and different

The 50’s throwback fad isnt my jam, but Janelle is one of the best at it. She has such a clean Doo Wop vibe and lovely enunciation. Tightrope was my favorite on this album but all of it is radio worthy. The alter ego is over theatrical but she probably would have been more commercially successful in the U.S. on a different label with more artistic control.

There's a lot going on on this record. Lots of different styles and influences. But somehow it sounds coherent. I really enjoyed it. Wouldn't have found it without this challenge. Favorite song: Dance or die.

Bizarre openingsnummer! Soort filmmuziek op het begin? Daarna klapt de beat er in? Het is een soort hiphop/R&B/Pop/Funk plaat tot nu toe? Het album gaat ALLE kanten op! Zo heb je een hiphop plaat, om dan later een soort oud musical achtig nummer te horen. Janelle kan eigenlijk elk genre aan, dat vind ik echt bizar om te horen! Niet elk experiment werkt even goed en daarom is het album absoluut niet perfect, maar je kan in elk geval niet zeggen dat er niet geexperimenteerd word op dit album! Album duurt me net iets te lang en de 2e helft ervan is gewoon een stuk minder voor mij. Daar word iets meer een soort musical/klassiekere stijl aangedaan, waar het begin veel meer op hiphop, funk en soul leunt. Jammer, maar nog steeds een ontzettend verfrissend album! FAVO: Dance or Die, Faster, Locked Inside, Tightrope, Neon Valley Street

I really enjoyed this! I liked how all of the songs blended into each other and I've been meaning to listen to this album for a while, so yeah very very high 4 stars

Didn't expect much from this but was very pleasantly surprised Had seen her on jools holland once and thought she was OK but this is actually a really good album with a fusion of several different genres bouncing around Cold War and War of the Roses are both standout tracks for me.

Surprising 4.5ish for me. There's way more going on here than I would have thought from being only moderately familiar with a few of the singles.

Thoroughly enjoyed the first half, but it lost me a bit after the second overture. This is exactly what I was hoping to find by doing this experiment: being introduced to a new album/artist that blows my socks off!

Incredibly diverse album, and even though no song really stands out, it has no weak links in it. Delightful to listen to. 8/10

Impressed

I really liked the mix of genres on this album, it was theatrical without being over the top.

What the hells did I just listen to? But in a good way? Eclectic, never boring. I was prepared to hate it, but failed successfully. 4.5 stars for the welcome surprise

Glad to see some Janelle Monae on this list. At first glance you wouldn’t expect this to be so good. This has it all. Packed with talent and musicianship! Deserves more listens to give it a faithful review. For now 4ish stars

I liked this much, much more than I expected to. I had heard of Janelle Monáe before, but had really listened to anything she made. This is an album of wildly different tracks that still somehow seem connected. Not really a huge fan of every single tracks, but certainly worth a listen.

Didn't know much of this album but really enjoyed it. Pretty diverse and unexpected. Love her voice.

hullu modernismi.. konsepti.. post moderni influenssa... alkaa viulun näpelöimisellä. sitten kaahaa hauskuus!! all the girls say go! go! go! onpas versatiili ja lahjakas artisti... ei vedä kuitenkaan vertoja oululaisen nu-metal yhtyeen blind channelin joel hokalle joka laulu + kitara... unftahombale.. elokuussa 2021 julkaistu "Balboa", joka kertoo yhtyeen sanoin heidän "altavastaajuudesta" ja siitä kuinka "he ovat niin monia kertoja ryömineet pohjamudassa, mutta sieltä aina nousseet". SANKARIIIIT!! SANKARIIIIIIIIIIIT!!!!!! SANKARIIIIIIIIIIIT!!!!!! hyvä balumi faster

Good stuff, needs some listening time

I think this is the most surprised I have been by an album so far in this project. The variety of styles is impressive as is the vocal range and hooks. Really good, closer to 4.5 than 3.5 for me

This album is fantastic!! Never heard of Janelle before, but this is really solid! Genre is listed as prog soul or psychadelic pop. Seems accurate. Hard genre to nail down, but it works, whatever if is. Suite II was better than Suite III. This is a super strong debut album! Favourite songs: Cold War, Come Alive (War of the Roses), Tightrope, Dance or Die, Locked Inside, Faster, Mushrooms & Roses Least favourite songs: BaBopByeYa 4/5

Boo

Four songs I'd like to hear again - 57821, Dance of Die, Say You'll Go, and BeBopByeYa. Did not like the male vocalist on some tracks. The female vocalist was very talented and had good range and good pronunciation. This was worth listening to.

Pretty awesome album

Can't believe I hadn't heard this record, very good debut album.

Excellent. Eclectic yet well done across the board. The deluxe version is a lot to consume in volume, but it's always interesting.

Surprisingly excellent. There's something reminiscent of Beyonce in her vocals, but once I looked past that, I really enjoyed it.

Never heard of her. Will be an interesting listen

One of the few hour-long albums I’ve listened to so far that didn’t feel way too long. Great, catchy songs that all feel connected, yet sound quite different.

If I could give this 4.5, I would. I had never heard of janelle monae before, and am glad to have fixed that. The album has something for everyone with each song having its own unique feel, and that is a testament to her versatility. It didn’t hit me quite right to be a 5, but this was still very, very good

Gratíssima Surpresa. Não conhecia, porém, adorei o som. Totalmente diversificada a biblioteca do álbum! Muitas músicas agradáveis. Dá pra ouvir do começo ao fim sem pular. Muita música animada, outras melodiosas e bem bonitas, outras até puxadas pra música clássica e outras parecem saídas de um musical da broadway. Gostei bastante.

4 stars

9/18, 50%

não ouvi todo, mas achei bueno até onde fui

This is just a wonderfully super weird album, and I absolutely enjoyed it. I had zero expectations going in.

What a cool album! I thought the overtures really elevated the whole project. Mushrooms & Roses followed by Suite III Overture was absolutely AMAZING. Just a gorgeous transition between the two tracks and the continuing motif between the two was god tier.

Notable Tracks: Dance or Die, Faster, Tightrope, Oh Maker, Neon Valley Street, Wondaland, Say You’ll Go, BaBopByeYa

This album is already getting my attention with the groove and feel. I’m digging this. Janelle really had a great voice. I’m surprised I had not heard of her sooner. “Come alive” is hands down my favorite track.

First half hype, back half chill. Solid album.

What a wild album, in a good way! Felt like I was on a mad genre discovery trip, but one I’d happily go on again.

Love everything Janelle does

While I’m not a fan generally of R&B, there’s obviously a ton of musical talent and creativity that went into this album. It’s feels almost experimental or avant garde. So I’m going 4 even though I’ll likely not listen again.

this record is really good. The second half in particular was awesome. such style and i really dig the feminist themes.

I miss mushrooms.

I like the vibes, very theatrical. Has some really really good songs on there but it does get a bit much at points, it's also longer than it needs to be I think. Quite enjoyed this though and I could easily see this score rising on a relisten. Biggest highlights were Tightrope and Come Alive.

This is out there. Ambitious. Not totally disconnected to itself but a span of things, like a soundtrack for a movie at times. Grand. Vibrant. I'm not smart enough to provide a sufficient review, but I like it.

This might be some of the first modern pop Ive been exposed to that I don't hate. Wildly all over the map sound-wise, like someone setting out to touch every genre imaginable on a single (albeit 70 minute) album. Usually that's a turn-off for me, but this works. I love when she raps. I love when she screams. I love when she sings. The music also maintains a level of good interest, never turning into just background. It's ever-changing style actually works to its advantage here. All in all, another nice surprise for something I did not recognize at all going in.

Hieman tiivistetympi kokonaisuus olisi viiden tähden timantti.

"The ArchAndroid" is the debut studio album from Janelle Monáe. From classical to electronica, funk to rock, big-band jazz to pop, this album transcends musical genres and flows seamlessly. The lyrical themes and storyline is said to be influenced by "Metropolis," futuristic and unique. While this album did not have the greatest impact on popular culture, it did make great waves and received overwhelming critical acclaim.

Really very good! I only knew Tightrope but the whole first half is full of great stuff. Something is stopping me from making this a full 5 stars but it's a 4.5 for me. We love you Janelle Monae!

Very impressive album with so many different styles and genres all done so well. Monae’s voice is perfection. My Only gripe is that it is too long and a bit self-indulgent. Had she removed 3 songs or so it would have been even better.

I’ve been a big fan of “Cold War” since this album first dropped. It’s been on multiple playlists of mine. But I hadn’t given the full album a good listen. What I discovered is that Janelle Monae is a freaking vocal virtuoso with the range and ability to pretty much do anything she wants. There’s a lot of stylistic borrowing here, at multiple points it seems like obvious tributes to an obvious tracks by obvious artists who came before. It’s a highly dynamic album with several mood and tempo shifts peppered throughout.

Love the themes and songcraft - her voice is always impressive. Really shows the artist in her form.

starts exciting & settles in, was nice to discover

01) Suite II Overture - / 02) Dance or Die - 7,5 03) Faster - 7,5 04) Locked Inside - 7,5 05) Sir Greendown - 7,5 06) Cold War - 8,5 07) Tightrope - 8,0 08) Neon Gumbo - / 09) Oh, Maker - 8,5 10) Come Alive (The War of the Roses) - 8,0 11) Mushrooms & Roses - 7,5 12) Suite III Overture - / 13) Neon Valley Street - 8,0 14) Make the Bus - 7,0 15) Wondaland - 8,0 16) 57821 - 8,0 17) Say You'll Go - 8,5 18) BabopbyeYa - 7,5 TOTAL: 7,83 (78/100) Current ranking: 79/182 I think the strongest point of this album, apart from Janelle's voice, are the different genres that are mixed in such a masterful way that every song sounds fresh, different and never boring. I didn't rate the interludes because they would lower the album's rating and this album doesn't deserve that.

Kinda long but pretty interesting listen. Wide range of sounds and vibes, which could be good or bad. Liked the album cover and how it connected to the music.

I’ve been meaning to listen to Janelle Monaes music. Saw her on a Instagram reel ab good met gala looks n feel like ik of her more from her acting but im glad i listened to this. The album was a bit long but i feel like it did a good job of having a cohesive variety in its sound and it sounded good. 8/10

8.5/10 - This album covered so many genres of music from classicalish through dnb. They also did most of these genres quite well. I loved a bunch of the pieces but with an album of this length some are going to miss like mushrooms and roses. Tightrope is the most popular song from the album and it was alright but the second most popular song Cold War was fantastic.

Had never really given any of Janelle Monae’s music a chance, but this was really good. 8/10

Fun album. I did find it a bit long though. 3.5/5

An eclectic album I can’t believe is already 14 Years Old, with still such a contemporary sound to today’s music style. Bowie (Make the Bus) and Kate Bush (Wondaland) can be heard as inspiration throughout this album. I love the Science Fiction concept, with an almost Old-Hollywood sound throughout (Sir Greendown). After prematurely judging this album due to recongising Janelle from her filmography, I enjoyed the album over all. The entire record flows well, but the second half was the best for my taste. BeBopByeYa at the end of the album feels almost full circle for the cinematic end from 1920’s music. Favourite tracks: Cold War, Tightrope, Come Alive.

Wow. What the hell is this? And I mean that in the best possible way.

Super artistic, lots of range

liked more than i expected. the production quality is refined.

What a vibe, boppin all the way through - 4/5

A far more modern album than most that I've had to rate thus far in my journey on this list, and it manages to impress. It's ambitious, trying many different sounds and styles which come together to form a thoroughly enjoyable album that justifies its runtime.

probably their best album

I really loved this album overall. Soul in general is not a genre i'm used to so this was a nice change of pace from what I usually listen to. The album kinda goes everywhere tho and walks a fine line between really original and artsy songs with rich instumentals and songs that you would find in a bad summer romcom movie featuring Adam Sandler. Would have rated 5/5 but the very few songs that sounded like really bad pop ruined it for me.

Good album.

Eclectic album, for sure. All over the place genre wise. Had pop, jazz, spoken word, drum and bass, etc. Great melodies. Not sure if it will be a regular returner but worth a listen through for sure.

It started slow and theatrical, I was dubious. Then it got very good! Well produced, cohesive like an album should be. Varied sounds, similar styles, energetic. "Afrofuturism"....guess I'm a fan. Liked it a lot.

Interesting. 4/5

Might be the weed I smoked, but this record transported me from reality and took me on an eccentric journey I was not expecting. The sequence of songs and beautiful melodies throughout were mesmerizing. This is another one of those records I’m very happy to have found from this project. Bravo, Janelle. 👏🏻

Never heard of them before but I really like the sound and the difference between songs.

Super interesting, fun, and varied (yet still cohesive) pop album. This is one I’ll listen to again - a really pleasant surprise!

Immense.

Some kind of Futuristic jazz/rap, pretty cool, great singer

Her voice is very good and she has a lot of range. Enjoyed the variety of music types on this album. The video for tightrope showed she can flat out dance as well.

I see why she acts and sings. She kept the album flowing together throughout making it simpler and easier to comprehend

had no idea what to expect with this & was surprised at how much I enjoyed listening. Wide variety on styles, enjoyed the flow from one track to the next, great use of different instruments/genres. some tracks were better than others & the jazzy ones showcased her voice the best.

Huh. This was a pleasant surprise. I came into this only knowing that Janelle Monae is a straight up unabashed weirdo. I don't typically go for techno or R&B, so I'd never heard more than a song or two from her. Gotta say: this was pretty good. It started to drag a bit at the end, but other than that it was an enjoyable listen.

An interesting and ambitious debut album, it bounces around different genres like an unruly toddler with ADHD. 70's theatricality with modern production, a great listen and an album I will revisit.

I liked this more than I thought I would.

This is a very technical album beyond my musical comprehension. For sure an album a listener like myself needs to listen to a few times to really take it in. I loved all of the stylistic variety. The jazzy songs were my favorite

This is really an incredible album. It caught me by surprise. It has a little bit of everything on here for every music taste. I’m impressed. I’m going to keep listening. Potential 5 but a 4 for now.

Pleasant album with such a wide variety of musical notes, classical, few rap like songs, instrumental.

Liked it, hints of Matalan but also good for cleaning to. 7/10

She's amazing.

There is the odd song here and there that feels like it didn't need to be here, but when this album goes hard, it goes fucking HARD. The production is fantastic, and this album blends genres that really shouldn't work on paper, but it still sounds incredible. Pile that on top of passionate and diverse vocals, and you have a truly amazing album.

Really good album with each song flowing into the next.

Possible 5 on a relisten

Good album not as great as people say it is though

This was an enjoyable listen. She's got a great voice and the music's varied, well produced and played.

Sounded like Beyonce but the music was better.

Lots of genres here - some jams for sure - not sure if I’d reach for this album but I def enjoyed it - would probably give a 3.5 if possible - not adding to my iPod but maybe I would on a second listen

4.5 stars, sucker for an overture. Vibes constantly fluctuated from in my feels to hype. really enjoyed

I have never even heard of Janelle. When I saw this record pop up, I admit I had a preconception of what this would sound like. I was wrong. Taking in all manner of influences and a pretty cool concept, I was pleasantly surprised by this record. I will definitely listen to this again, and check out her other stuff as well.

This is the first album of someone I already loved. Metropolis was a favorite album of mine, and I was surprised that both albums are over 10 years old. Anyway, I love when she’s telling a story. But Tightrope, which has OutKast’s Big Boi talking about MacBooks and NASDAQ, it takes me out of a future dystopia. Anyway, I liked the suite parts.

Banger best so far would give it 4.5 probably, for sure will listen again

Really liked this. She has an an amazing, powerful voice and I enjoyed the R&B and funk influences. Thoroughly enjoyed this album.

4.5

Great album from an amazing talent. So glad to see so many positive reviews from people who didn’t think they would like this album, maybe because they had misjudged Janelle Monáe and what her music would be like. Janelle is multitalented, intelligent and a real professional. And it all shows on this and their subsequent albums.

Tightrope is a you-need-to-move-with-it song! Love the cinematic elements and world building in this album.

This is one of the hidden gems I was hoping for. I was not familiar with her work, but I really enjoyed this. I liked the fusion of the classical and the smooth flow of R & B. I’ve listened multiple times. Thank you, Mrs. Monáe!

That was spectacular. So ahead of its time … even , 14 years after its release.

Love Janelle Monae, love these songs (especially the Big Boi and Saul tracks.) It does run a bit long, but it's still great.

Afrofuturism is fun, and this is as afrofuturism as you can get! Genrewise, it is eclectic as all hell. The production, writing and performances are all brilliant. The album felt a bit long towards the end, but a solid record that I'll be revisiting. (Who would have thought 2010s would be my best decade in here)

Interessant

Toll: Kannte ich bisher nicht. Abwechslungs- und Ideenreich. Zwar im Grund nicht meine Musik aber trotzdem irgendwie gut.

Seems like I’m continuing to venture into the 2010’s. And this album in particular is one I have been waiting to get. I’ve heard such good things about it. And traditionally I try not to set expectations for myself with these records. But I couldn’t stop myself from expecting great things. It could have turned out horribly if I didn’t like this. But great things I did get. Truthfully I don’t remember the last time I listened to an album that left genuinely blown away in some places. This should be used permanently as a case study on how to properly blend genres together seamlessly. I find the sheer scope of this record hard to grasp sometimes. It’s so gloriously ambitious, covers so many different genres, and flawlessly brings them all together. I wouldn’t blame someone for thinking some of these tracks were done by completely different artists. The only thing connecting them is Janelle singing. Plus this a concept album, that is also apart of a series that has a story? I can’t even imagine the work that went into this, and I’m sure the story is great, but the music itself is so massive that I can’t focus on anything else. Records like this, Blonde, and The Ghost~Pop Tape that push R&B music to new heights are some of the most inspiring and creative pieces of music I’ve ever heard. This leaves no stone unturned, and is constantly doing something interesting. I mentioned yesterday that I love albums that fill my head. This is one of those. There is no negative space. It’s all taken up by something cool. I just love the vision of this. To conceptualize something like this, and actually put it out there as a complete work, and have it sound as good as this does is a miracle. Rating: 8/10

Surprised how much I enjoyed this album! It's very clean and polish, none of the songs are misses! High recommend!

Psychedelic 2010s pop with a hint of funk and jazz and hip hop and r&b and it’s just surprisingly great. This album is a true display of talent.

One of the most versatile artists I've encountered so far. Felt like I heard 5 different genres and she did damn good in all of them.

Seen her around but never really checked out her music. Pretty good! Impressive for a debut. It’s a little long but still good and a lot of variety. Probably a 3.5 - 4 for me.

No sabía que Janelle era lesbiana!!!

Gran debut a pesar de q no me gustan tanto los concept albums

There was a lot to this album. A lot of songs were in a different genre. I did enjoy some of them, especially the first song which was very orchestral. There is not doubt to how good the singer is. However overall it wasn't really my thing,may need to listen again.

I generally don’t go for music of this era. But this is sufficiently creative to make me interested in Janelle’s other (more recent) work. I dig the reference to “Crimson and Clover” in “Mushrooms & Roses” (that song is really great). But overall, the songs aren’t 100% to my style.

Great!

Loved this album. Very cohesive while keeping it interesting. Loved the transition from faster paced numbers in the first half to some slow jams. Shout out to Cold War

Never listened to this albus previously, but that's really good

actually, not too bad.. I was a bit confused by the beginning of the album, as it started off with classical-ish music and then there were a few songs that sounded as if the instrumental was good enough but there was also this person singing over it, but then things got a bit better, so not a bad album

It was a good album.

Molto interessante

fave track: wondaland final thoughts: some very cool stuff but it's def not my fave of janelle's albums

this was so theatrical and fun to listen to! i definitely enjoyed the pop r&b vibe of the first half, i definitely felt some outkast influence on here. the second half was very experimental and in a good way! i don’t agree with all the production choices but i can’t ignore the creativity on here. it sounds very ahead for it’s time

There’s no denying how fun this album is, however I can’t help but feel that it suffers from a lack of direction and focus. Each track is enjoyable on its own, but altogether, sounds a tad messy. Still, there’s no arguing the production, writing, lyrics, and vocals on this project. Janelle is always a good listen. 4/5

Vocals are simply amazing and the level doesn't drop from up there. The main theme of most songs work great for the proyect. Menos guerra y más paz hptas. Very creative atmosphere and very good features. its an 8.5/10. Loved it.

Hmmm feel like this is a 3.5!! Had never heard any of these but generally liked it.

Different

if there’s one thing about me, it’s that i LOVE a concept album. this one was so rich with storytelling, i couldn’t stop listening. i will be coming back to this.

Weird album in a really fun way. There are some excellent songs in this album, like Come Alive, Dance or Die, and the the Gnarls Barkley-esque Tightrope. I didn’t love some of the slower, throwback songs like Sir Greendown, but I could see the sound and feel she was going for. Overall, an album I would highly recommend. 3.75 stars.

First time listening to Janelle Monáe. I found it a fun upbeat jazzy/neo soul record I could definitely see myself listening to again.

Great find.

3.6/5 Best Track: Faster

Not my usual listening but very enjoyable. An eclectic mix of styles and beats.

It's refreshing and interesting. Songs are well composed, with mostly soft sound images but still carry decent low ranges. It's worth a listen.

locked inside. Solid 🤘🏽

Very eclectic with some good songs. Something I may revisit in the future.

Feels like this set the blueprint for a lot of pop music or this generation. I was honestly very surprised with how much I enjoyed this album.

This is a cut above most of the albums on this list because of the subject matter, the concept, and the many styles used. Tentatively giving 3.5 stars until I have a chance to listen to it more.

Like her style

I wasn’t familiar with Janelle until Make Me Feel, which I love. This was very enjoyable too. I adore her voice! Especially love Come Alive.