Apollo XXI
by Steve Lacy
  • Record Label: N/A
  • Release Date: May 24, 2019
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    May 29, 2019
    60
    On this sprawling, often horizontal record, Lacy’s default setting is a blissful Los Angeles funk that bleeds easily into punchier hip-hop passages. Occasionally, he’ll show off his Prince 2.0 soloing skills on songs like Love 2 Fast.

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#66 Most Shared Album of 2019

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 36
  3. Negative: 2 out of 36
  1. HercMatheus
    May 31, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Esse album é uma bosta meu Deus do céu uma das piores coisas que ja ouvi em toda minha vida… Full Review »
  2. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 6, 2022
    5
    I really enjoyed this record ! Steve has a rich soulful vouce that thrives when accompanied by the rnb jazzy production hes become known for.I really enjoyed this record ! Steve has a rich soulful vouce that thrives when accompanied by the rnb jazzy production hes become known for. Hate CD is my favorite off of this record.… Full Review »
  3. leumassregor
    Sep 6, 2021
    7
    This is a wonderful debut album that definitely go down as one of my favorite R&B albums. Steve brings to the table wonderful instrumentalsThis is a wonderful debut album that definitely go down as one of my favorite R&B albums. Steve brings to the table wonderful instrumentals and beautiful melodies however some of the songs unfortunately aren't too attention catching and sort of go over your head. Other than that, a lot of the songs on this record are fantastic, and will forever take a spot on my R&B playlists.… Full Review »
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