Comfort Woman
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
  • Record Label: Maverick
  • Release Date: Oct 14, 2003
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Urb
    90
    She's made her Marvin Gaye album, a sweet collection of dreamy, reggae-kissed gems. [Dec 2003, p.86]
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  2. AllMusic
    90
    A perfect commingling of the spirits of dub reggae and mid-'70s soul and groove jazz.... NdegeOcello's finest moment on record thus far.
  3. Launch.com
    90
    In austere style and apolitical theme, it's similar to Ndegocello's 1996 outing Bitter, but this is the work of an older, wiser woman who can view that album's romantic failures within a bigger picture.
  5. ShakingThrough.net
    86
    She manages to gush with happiness while still maintaining a clear focus on her craft, thanks to the unwavering integrity she brings to her lyrical phrasing and musical arrangements.
  6. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Her first "feel good" album. [17 Oct 2003, p.82]
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  7. Mojo
    80
    An extended groove workout, akin to Erykah Badu's Worldwide Underground EP. [Jan 2004, p.102]
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  8. Blender
    80
    She shows the breadth of her talent and the depth of her sentiment. [Nov 2003, p.118]
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  9. Uncut
    70
    A sensual, sumptuous overload. [Jan 2004, p.116]
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  10. Vibe
    60
    Though Comfort Woman does not match the rebellion of past efforts, its overall joy is infectious. [Dec 2003, p.214]
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  11. The Guardian
    60
    You end up wishing Ndegeocello would grab someone and go get a room.
  12. Rolling Stone
    60
    Unfortunately, most of the songs... are simply retreads of past works, with only the occasional fresh perception.
  13. Austin Chronicle
    50
    The strength of Comfort Woman's first half quickly diminishes as the ideas run dry.
  14. Q Magazine
    40
    It's all wonderfully sensual, only there's no passion or intensity. [Feb 2004, p.105]
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  15. The A.V. Club
    30
    The last adjective that could ever describe NdegeOcello's music is "dull," but that's just the damnation to apply to the new Comfort Woman, along with "inexplicable," "meandering," and "inexplicably meandering."

Awards & Rankings

93
#93 Most Shared Album of 2003

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. matthewj
    Mar 26, 2004
    10
    Her music is smooth and mellow. Perfect love music, as well as everyday music. I will definitely be looking for a next album
  2. RobertB
    Jan 22, 2004
    10
    A beautiful album. I can listen to it every day. Sonic love. I wish more people appreciated her artistic talent.
  3. m
    Dec 18, 2003
    10
    Best album of 2003.
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