Be Right Back [EP]
by Jorja Smith
  • Record Label: FAMM
  • Release Date: May 14, 2021
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Variety
    May 14, 2021
    82
    As Smith says, “Be Right Back” is a stopgap — but if “Addicted” and “Weekend” are any indication of what’s coming next, we’ll be here waiting.
  2. Clash Music
    May 14, 2021
    80
    She’s opening out her sound, and finessing her approach. The results are immaculate – and she’s only just getting started.
  3. Paste Magazine
    May 14, 2021
    75
    As the poetic nature of her lyricism evolves, it makes future albums and EPs even more promising. Hopefully, the singer will experiment even further with more rich and upbeat tunes that will heighten the dynamism of her already-indelible voice.
  5. Pitchfork
    May 19, 2021
    72
    Be Right Back’s most appealing quality remains Smith’s voice, which stretches at will as she taps into various emotional states.
  6. Rolling Stone
    Jun 2, 2021
    70
    Deals with similar themes [as her debut], yet with even more depth and confidence. [Jun 2021, p.77]
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  7. AllMusic
    May 24, 2021
    70
    These songs stand on their own and bode well for the second album.
  8. DIY Magazine
    May 14, 2021
    70
    It’s a record of two halves; the former a collection of evocative vignettes, the latter a vehicle for her impressive vocal. And while the latter does have its moments - closer ‘Weekend’ is the kind of sprawling epic that brings to mind earlier Jessie Ware - it’s in the first half, shorn of any jazzy accompaniment, that ‘Be Right Back’ is truly interesting.
  9. The Observer (UK)
    May 17, 2021
    60
    Admittedly, these are songs that didn’t make the cut for Smith’s next full-length album, due out in 2022. Still, Digging’s angsty 80s pop rock energy and Bussdown’s (featuring rapper Shaybo) subtle dancehall beat are nice enough to rewind, proving that this is more than just an ephemeral work.
  10. New Musical Express (NME)
    May 14, 2021
    60
    Experimenting with different vocal registers and taking advantage of how harmoniously her voice goes with live instruments, she’s shared a collection that should leave you itching for her next step. If these are loosies, it’s proof of how top-notch her craft is.

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Diegodearaya
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Jorja Smith proved once again that she is a great singer and songwriter, the music she gave us on this EP is beautiful and shows that she isJorja Smith proved once again that she is a great singer and songwriter, the music she gave us on this EP is beautiful and shows that she is growing as an artist, and she is only 24 years old. Happy to say she is on the right track.… Full Review »
  2. rickkk
    Jul 4, 2021
    8
    heartwarming and very enjoyable, this is a very good jorja project, though not perfect
  3. guimatt
    May 24, 2021
    8
    what gets for me here is the evolution for every song. this ep has no skips, you can listen to it on a regular basis and have a really nicewhat gets for me here is the evolution for every song. this ep has no skips, you can listen to it on a regular basis and have a really nice time. jorja is one of the strongest rnb names in the presence. you should really give this girl a try… Full Review »
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