Review
Ava Max's "Diamonds & Dancefloors" truly sparkles in its commitment to the dance-pop universe. Released on January 27, 2023, by Atlantic Records, the album flings you into a shimmering world of synth-pop anthems crafted essentially for twirling away heartbreak. Starting strong with "Million Dollar Baby," Ava sets her glitzy stage ablaze with energy so contagious, you might answer emails dancing. "Sleepwalker" and "Maybe You're The Problem" reinforce her penchant for hooks stickier than your ex’s new relationship status, while tracks like "Ghost" and "Weapons" show that she can dial up the emotional intensity without losing that toe-tapping beat.
While some critics have been quick to peg the lyrics as somewhat predictable, and the tunes as a merry-go-round of the pop formula, the album resonates with an unapologetic joy that’s too infectious to ignore. It revels in its pop purity without pretending to be a ground-breaking manifesto on music innovation—think less musical revolution, more glitter bomb at the disco. Ava doesn’t skimp on strong vocals and consistent production quality, which secures "Diamonds & Dancefloors" as a polished, pulsating playground that invites you to dance the drama away. The record doesn’t just mimic its predecessors like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry but sparkles with Ava’s own unique flare, making it a solid step for her to shimmy up the ladder in her glitzy pop career. - Chloe
