Black on Blonde
by k-os
  • Record Label: Nettwerk
  • Release Date: Apr 23, 2013
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Exclaim
    May 2, 2013
    70
    While the disc does eventually find its footing, the clash between clearly artistic and commercial endeavours makes for an uneven and somewhat jarring listen.
  2. AllMusic
    May 2, 2013
    70
    It makes for a big and a bit cumbersome listen, but K-Os is best when he's true to his moniker, offering the listener an unpredictable and unclassifiable blitzkrieg of ideas that range from clever to brilliant.

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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. simonsays
    Jun 14, 2013
    5
    Ambitious, but a challenging listen mainly because it sounds like this album has no idea what it's doing. It often seems like it's trying toAmbitious, but a challenging listen mainly because it sounds like this album has no idea what it's doing. It often seems like it's trying to be commercial without being commercial (if that makes sense), but it just ends up messy and cluttered.… Full Review »
  2. JetsOnATrain
    Aug 26, 2023
    9
    Another amazing album from K-OS, as usual hitting it out of the park with his rapping and singing talent. The instrumentals are all there inAnother amazing album from K-OS, as usual hitting it out of the park with his rapping and singing talent. The instrumentals are all there in quality but the mixing could be improved.… Full Review »
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