Customer Ratings & Reviews

ANTI IS FINALLY HERE and its...STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS, proving to be worth the wait, and what a wait it was. The road to experiencing ANTI was a LONG and annoying one (did I say long, I meant torturously long). Full of rumored release dates, chilling AntidiaRy video teasers, three random and diverse singles (Four Five Seconds, American Oxygen and Bi+ch Better Have My Money, which unfortunately did not make it on the album) and thirst-worthy studio snippets, which made the road to the album even more twist and turn filled. For awhile, it felt like the album was just a haunting mystery with no happy ending, that teased restless fans. Thankfully, Rih finally ended the wait and surprised everyone by releasing it on January 27th on TIDAL...FOR FREE with a download code for her NAVY, for ANYONE, even the haters. Which only proved how much of a "G" Ms. Fenty truly is (also I must mention that the RIAA certified it platinum!). Other digital retailers (Amazon, Google Music etc.) soon followed and then news of a physical CD release set for today. Now, finally with all that out of the way, lets dig deep into this timeless music and groundbreaking physical album. Rih said she needed to focus on making "timeless...soulful" music this go around that would not feel stale, or distant to who she is now. She did just that and more with this SOLID album that took years to make. ANTI feels like freely travelling through a lush fantasy realm where time is non-existent but FEELING is all that matters and beauty both light and dark is abundant in certain spaces. The album opener 'Consideration' (which features the honeyed vocals of SZA and fiery voiced Rih demanding/questioning why peace seems to escape her/them) sets the perfect tone with it's Alternative/Hip-Hop snap. Then the album moves to a heady and euphoric place of lovelorn coos with 'James Joint' (which needs to be longer, because it feels decadent in every way, with its production reminiscent of something Stevie Wonder would do). On ANTI its clear what Rih had on her mind these past few years of her musical absence: DEEPER artistic/personal exploration and LOVE with all of it's many shades and shapes. On the sweet yet frustrated 'Kiss It Better' she demands her lover to "phuck [his] pride/ just take it on back.../ [asking him] what are you willing to do/ kiss it, kiss it better baby". 'Desperado' finds her staying in a no-strings attached dalliance "[where] there ain't nothin' here for [her] anymore/ but [she] don't wanna be alone". ANTI finds here shifting between three love-related moods: vulnerable ('Work', 'Never Ending', 'Close To You'), feverish ('Yeah I Said It', 'Love On The Brain', 'Higher') and stubborn ('Woo' and 'Needed Me') which in turn showcases her vocally at her MOST UNTAMED and ABSOLUTE BEST, this go around the moods bring out richer "characters" in her voice, and each one is unforgettable. There is also a woozy, free flying cover of Tame Impala's 'New Person, Same Old Mistakes' which only heightens the fantasy aspect of the elegant body of work. The deluxe version has three additional tracks: the sinister and sneering quasi-instrumental 'Goodnight Gotham' which was also used in her Dior campaign Secret Garden, Punk inspired hip-hop/electro warble of 'Pose' and dirty carefree romp '$ex With Me'. Physically the album matches the music by being a TOTAL work of art. The front and back cover collaboration conceived by Roy Nachum and Rihanna has actual braille on both sides and the inside as well (pure genius, peep the written poem hidden on the back of the album's poster included inside that perfectly captures Rih's mindset for this album and those to come after it). As great as many of her albums are (Rated R, Talk That Talk and Unapologetic in particular) this one just feels especially EXCEPTIONAL. In a way ANTI feels like Rihanna's RE-DEBUT to music and I must say I love meeting this new musically fully-realized Rih, cooler and even more relatable.

That's right! "Meh nuh cyar" if people keep complaining they don't understand half of the lyrics on this record. This album is on FIYAH! There are so many potential singles, Rih could literally release any song off this album and it would become a smash. Favorite tracks include "Never Ending", "Close To You", the sassy and in your face "Needed Me", and "S E X With Me." I would have given this album 5 stars, but the fact that I purchased the DELUXE Edition and it's missing every single song she released as a single last year, such as: "FourFiveSeconds", "American Oxygen," and "BBHMM", I'm deducting a star.

I've always been a Rihanna fan but at some point, in the last few years, I grew tired of the same old formula. Sure, each album always had some killer songs but they seemed to be all over the place. This album is SO MUCH BETTER. I don't know if it's because Rihanna is more in control of her music and she finally gave herself the time to make the record she wanted to do, but I love the different sound, the lyrics, everything. If this album means the beginning of a new era for Rihanna, I'm all in.

Great music cd but when first got it I tried to play in CD player in my truck . Cd kept saying error and would not play. I ejected it and it was a damaged cd. It was transparent near the other rim in two spots. I couldn't find my reciept so i couldn't return. Bought another copy elsewhere it played fine.recomend cd for music not sure if Best Buy got a defective batch but will be very careful buying any more cd's

this highly anticipated album was definitely worth the wait.. Rihanna had fans waiting for over 3 years for this album to say it has definitely lived up to the hype is an understatement. She has definitely challenged herself vocally with this one. My favorite tracks are Needed Me, Love On the Brain, S*x With Me, Yeah I Said It, and Same Ol Mistake.. I could probably say every song is my favorite except one..

This album took me by surprise. I was expecting a kind of "more the same" type album that artists of her fame level crank out. But there are some significant melodic left turns on this album. Which could have been horrible, but are not. Buy this one with an open mind. This is the graduation album for Rihanna. From Pop star to real musical artist in creative control.

This is my third Rhianna cd that I have purchased. I was disappointed that "B***h better have my Money" wasn't included. Still it is a pretty good effort. I am not a fan of the packaging , I prefer jewel box. Sorry it,s easier to keep clean and store.

This cd is pretty good, but it's not Rihanna's best listening to this cd's i'll probably skip through half the songs while the other half i'll listen to it's still worth picking up though.

Anti shows a Rihanna that hos found her artistic self. The record itself has hardly any noticible hits but the message each song envokes is enough. Highly recommend the album not commercial like many of her other matierial.

Hands down Rihanna's best work. This isn't the typical pop album that you'd expect from her. There's a mix of all different genres in this album, and it will be enjoyed for years to come. It was worth every penny.

It's rare when an artist releases a disc when every song is enjoyable...that's exactly what Rihanna does with Anti. Rihanna explores all sides of her musical talents on this one, definitely a must own.

Rihanna's CD is good but the problem I have is I don't get the packaging. You have to go online to get the titles of the songs so I can't even say what songs are good or bad. But in general the music is good, lyrics ok and CD gets 3 stars. Good buy if you're a Rihanna fan. To me this has to grow on me!

I like what she did with the packaging its different being that its in brail and it having a meaning behind it i like.. Being a long time Rihanna fan i was disappointed by this album.. i mean don't get me wrong there was a couple tracks on there that was like okay I'm feeling it but then the rest of the album i felt like she could have come harder.. i was expecting to see her on March 1st. live in PHX to get my final verdict of the album but she cancelled the show.. so overall i give it a 5 out of 10.. maybe next album.

I really like Rihanna but this project was severely underwhelming. I understand she's trying to branch out and do something different but I don't feel that a lot of the material in this project fits her. I think she would've killed it with a full project having a "trap-pop" sound like BBHMM, which wasn't even on the album by the way -___-

This is an album. No, there's not a central concept, but yes there's an overall dark, hazy vibe that carries throughout. Rihanna delivers another hit

Good album. Disappointed in the lyrics and the lack of direction. Shocking to find no real club banger other than the mediocre "Work". The whole Tidal release was a huge mess and disappointing. If you're a hardcore Rihanna fan buy it, if not then don't.

Best Buy has a wide selection of music all the best artist always the new music I love it those prices always keep me coming back have what I want in stock

I bought for my son and he has enjoyed it very much Best buy has great price after shopping around I purchased it alll other store were a little more.

I know that I am late at buying this cd but i like to take sometime and feel out the music before I buy it. I love her music.

This is an excellent CD. Rihanna has come back with lots of energy and has changed her style a little on this CD. One of her best pieces of work.