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85 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critics What's this?

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9.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 31 Ratings

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  • Summary: The first album for the singer since 2001's "Now" is part of a planned trilogy (the next two albums to be named BlackSUMMERS'night and Blacksummers'NIGHT).

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Los Angeles Times
    100
    For those who like their pop delicate and unapologetically deep, this is one for turning up loud and wallowing.
  2. BBC Music
    Mar 16, 2011
    90
    It's one of the best things you'll hear all year. Bring on the next two.
  3. Observer Music Monthly
    60
    Maxwell's voice is so unusually rich and supple that at best, as on the mercurial 'Bad Habits,' you cannot help but disregard his fondness for cliche.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. dijavantewow
    10
    Fantastic neo-soul album. Maxwell has a been away for way too long, and I'm glad he came back with something so powerful. When someone can actually make an album that you can connect with, rather than just a bunch of junk available for sale, then I remember why I love music so much.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. albertaa
    10
    This album was worth the wait. These days the public are forced to listen to music with no story, lyrics with no meaning and voices with no soul. Maxwell has definitely given us 'real music'. Music that will be remembered and appreciated for a long time.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. PauloP
    1
    Rubbish.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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