Black Pumas
by Black Pumas
  • Record Label: ATO
  • Release Date: Jun 21, 2019
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. AllMusic
    Jun 28, 2019
    60
    A substantial portion of the album is either reverential or referential to a degree that it can sound more like an exercise in homage or a licensing tactic than a distinctive work.

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. clem666
    Apr 15, 2022
    8
    Great soul, highly soothing and agreeable. Terrific riffs, amazing production and patterns. Lyrics could have been a bit more deep andGreat soul, highly soothing and agreeable. Terrific riffs, amazing production and patterns. Lyrics could have been a bit more deep and creative but the material is definitely here. Short and striking album ! Still waiting for their next effort to come.
    The start of the project is particularly shocking and puts us in the universe they create, but the second third tends to be less surprising, less notable. Fortunately the very end sees a burst of creativity and allows the album to conclude itself in very good terms. Another flaw to me was the lack of a 'second reading': once you have listened to 'Black Pumas' several times, the magic eventually fades away, or at least diminishes quite strongly.
    Very peaceful though. I should go back to it in a few months and hope the magic comes back.    … Full Review »
  2. Osama_13
    Dec 7, 2020
    0
    I don’t understand how people would call this a good record??? Literally one of the most forgettable albums of this year I can’t remember whatI don’t understand how people would call this a good record??? Literally one of the most forgettable albums of this year I can’t remember what the songs sound like after 2 listens… Full Review »
  3. hellokittypie
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    Black Pumas, thanks for this incredible and inspiring record, I can feel every letter and melody of every second. One of the best jobs done inBlack Pumas, thanks for this incredible and inspiring record, I can feel every letter and melody of every second. One of the best jobs done in 2019, you can take us to another universe of empowerment. A magnificent blend of soul, funk and blues.… Full Review »
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