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Dua Lipa - Dua Lipa

One of the biggest releases this week is UK pop artist Dua Lipa's debut self-titled album. After a string of singles and collaborations that have smashed charts around the world, she has definitely shown that she has the potential to be a star. With her debut, we are expecting some indication of just how far she can go - and with our review, you can find out with us. Let's go.

You can find our expertly put together (and slightly edited) ratings system below.
1 - Shouldn't have been recorded
2 - Filler
3 - Above average
4 - Killer
5 - Career defining masterpiece




Track 01 - Genesis

John - 3/5

Tilly - 3/5

Track 02 - Lost In Your Light [Feat. Miguel]

John - 3/5

Tilly - 3/5

Track 03 - Hotter Than Hell

John - 3/5

Tilly - 3/5

Track 04 - Be The One

John - 4/5

Tilly - 3.5/5

Track 05 - IDGAF

John - 3.5/5

Tilly - 3.5/5

Track 06 - Blow Your Mind (Mwah)

John - 3.5/5

Tilly - 3.5/5

Track 07 - Garden

John - 2.5/5

Tilly - 3/5

Track 08 - No Goodbyes

John - 4/5

Tilly - 3/5

Track 09 - Thinking 'Bout You

John - 3/5

Tilly - 3/5

Track 10 - New Rules

John - 3.5/5

Tilly - 3/5

Track 11 - Begging

John - 3/5

Tilly - 3/5

Track 12 - Homesick

John - 3/5

Tilly - 3/5




Conclusion

John - This is one of the most consistently strong albums I think we've reviewed. Every song was very listenable and there wasn't really a dull track on there. Considering that this is her debut, Dua Lipa has done incredibly well in creating an album that is so well produced and well written. The instrumentals are varied and catchy, and her vocals, whilst not being everyone's cup of tea, are faultless throughout. Standout tracks are Be The One, No Goodbyes and New Rules for me. The thing I find that Dua Lipa has nailed though, is that there is not one hint of a filler track on the record. Every song could have been a single, and that is no small accomplishment.

My one problem, is that it's just a solid album. There's nothing that takes your breath away or makes you want to sing along enough. That is the only thing holding me back from giving a 4 or higher. But for a debut, this is a very, very good album.

Overall Score - 3.5/5

Tilly - This was a very good pop album. There wasn't a single bad song on it, and every track felt like it could be a single, which for a debut is outstanding. My only fault as John said, was that there wasn't anything remarkable about it. It's a solid record though. Catchy, fun and easy to listen to. Highlights were definitely Blow Your Mind, IDGAF and Be The One, and I can't contrast that with worst songs because in all honesty, there were none. Overall, Dua Lipa was a strong debut but it was definitely missing a little something special. 

Overall Score - 3/5

For Fans Of - Foxes, Anne-Marie and Ella Eyre.

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