A Curious Tale of Trials & Persons
by Little Simz
  • Record Label: Age 101
  • Release Date: Sep 18, 2015
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. samarium
    Apr 14, 2019
    10
    When I first heard this album I was underwhelmed because I wasn't really into this style of hip hop. Hearing this album a few times over the years has actually changed my taste in music. The way this album presents its message along with Little Simz's delivery creates a magical experience of an album.
  2. clem666
    Oct 30, 2021
    7
    Stunning debut album for king rapper Little Simz. We already feel what will define her later: devouring ambitions, control of the weight of each word used, infectious flows, orchestral instrumentals and an amazing verve.

    Themes addressed are stunning as Simz doesn't fear to be authentic, transparent about her fears, weaknesses and ideas. Lyrically she did a gigantic work on 'A Curious    Stunning debut album for king rapper Little Simz. We already feel what will define her later: devouring ambitions, control of the weight of each word used, infectious flows, orchestral instrumentals and an amazing verve.

    Themes addressed are stunning as Simz doesn't fear to be authentic, transparent about her fears, weaknesses and ideas. Lyrically she did a gigantic work on 'A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons'. Each song benefits from a true meaning, a measured impact and perfectly matches with the rest of the tracklist.

    As I said the production begins to be particularly interesting at the beginning of the project, especially on 'Persons' and 'Wings'. After that it unfortunately sounds way more accessible, less worked out. There are some highlights however with 'Dead Body' and 'Full or Empty'. Little Simz's confidence and self-awareness are definitely here to surprise us from beginning to the end. Add this to the fact that she is able to mix genres and her approaches and you get this eclectic and resourceful record.    … Expand

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. NOW Magazine
    Oct 14, 2015
    80
    Practically every bar the 21-year-old spits is full of fiery indignation, aimed not just at exposing (and undermining) entrenched social hierarchies, but at the insecurities that might also hold her back.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Sep 30, 2015
    78
    The album’s language is intelligent but wholly straightforward, rarely witty and almost device-less; Simz always says exactly what she means.
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  3. The Guardian
    Sep 25, 2015
    60
    It’s a debut that leaves a feeling of an artist still working herself out.
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