Petrichor

Pitchfork 7.0/10 The New Jersey multihyphenate looks to level up with a boldly experimental album marked by arena-rock grandiosity and sudden switch-ups.

The Line of Best Fit 8/10 This is not just Shake’s best work – it’s a classic in the making. Both deeply personal and universal, the album showcases her refusal to compromise, her willingness to take risks, and her ability to turn vulnerability into art. Its maximalism is not a flaw but its greatest strength, a testament to Shake’s boundless creativity and vision.

NME 3/5 The New Jersey artist’s third album is a lovesick showcase – an invite into her deepest vulnerabilities, desires and otherworldly imaginations.

Clash 7/10 At the heart of ‘PETRICHOR’ is ambition, a world-building exercise for Danielle Balbuena that places its primary focus on production. In its pursuit of a more full, cinematic listen, the project is occasionally hindered by its sense of spectacle, struggling to form a genuine, consistent bond with its listener.

The Observer 2/5 The one-time rapper unleashes howling guitars, weeping strings and OTT vocals – including those of Courtney Love – on her overcooked third album.

The Telegraph 3/5 While Petrichor is a solid album that will surely cement 070 Shake’s visibility, it would be good if she embraced more of the poppier moments instead of obscuring them under foggy soundscapes.