Ava Max - Don't Click Play (2025)


Don't Click Play is a dance-pop record that leans into empowerment, self-love, and popping synth production—though perhaps less cohesive than her earlier work. The album embraces her playful persona yet masks an undercurrent of personal reinvention and subtle defiance. Standout singles like “Lovin Myself” and “Wet Hot American Dream” deliver vibrant hooks and club-ready energy, but the overall collection feels more “pleasant and agile” than groundbreaking. Critics noted that while it’s listenable and polished, it lacks the innovation that set her apart previously. In many ways, Don’t Click Play feels like a comfortable return to form—not a reinvention, but a reaffirmation of her pop roots.




Genre: Dance Pop
Country: US

Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 384th / 593

Highlight: Lovin Myself


Made me think of:
Lady Gaga
Dua Lipa
Bebe Rexha

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