A Funk Odyssey - Jamiroquai
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Metascore
58 out of 100

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8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: This is the fifth album for the UK outfit, led by Stevie Wonder soundalike Jason Kay.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Q Magazine
    80
    This time, there's a bankable chorus or barbed sentiment for every mirror-ball moment, not just on the singles. [Sep 2001, p.112]
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  2. Dot Music
    80
    Not quite as effortlessly enormous as 1999's blistering 'Synkronised', 'A Funk Odyssey' nevertheless won't disappoint anyone taken with the band's direction on that record.
  3. Sonicnet
    60
    The album never truly develops, as the group prefers to rehash old stuff rather than break new ground.
  4. Playlouder
    10
    Excruciating, toe-curling Pain, the sort that makes you want to leap through windows or run over children.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. JesseT
    10
    Amazing work. A funk album that actually stands up to all the other ones out there with unique sounds and rhythms. If you're a fan of Jamiroquai, there's no way you can be disappointed with this album.… Expand
  2. SiroM
    10
    Beautiful!!! Every song is fantastic in this album
  3. LeeG
    8
    BRING BACK THOSE FUNKY TUNES MAN. exellent acoustic songs in there as well (black crow). sum songs ain't that good but well worth gettin
  4. himlen_i_bla
    7
    This is my least favorite Jamiroquai album, but I still absolutely love it. Jay Kay has a knack for making quality funk music, and the musicians in the band are so skilled at what they do--they are definitely some of the best out there. Love the backup singers, as well. Perfect music for a night at the discotheque.… Expand

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