Critics Had Mixed Feelings On These 2016 Albums

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7. Rachel Platten, Wildfire

[Columbia]

Metascore: 52

Few official publications seemed to review Rachel Platten’s Wildfire. All Music gave Wildfire the kindest marks, though that only awarded her three stars (60). The other three publications – The New York Press, Boston Globe, and The Guardian – weren’t quite so generous. The Times proclaims she’s “blindly experimenting with styles.” The Globe asserts “Too often here she’s battling stuffed-to-the-ills arrangements.” The Guardian criticizes “the hallmarks of temporary success” apparent here.

Our thoughts? On a review submitted to Starpulse, we gave Platten 3 stars. Nothing too crazy!

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7. Rachel Platten, Wildfire

[Columbia]

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Critics Had Mixed Feelings On These 2016 Albums

Published by the musical hype on June 24, 2016June 24, 2016

7. Rachel Platten, Wildfire

[Columbia]

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