Deacon
by serpentwithfeet
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
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  1. hausoflilluis
    Mar 31, 2021
    5
    To be completely honest, I can't find the memorable thing about this album. It is simplistic (?); perhaps he wanted to play it as a minimalist to focus on the lyrical message, but that did not help to develop the concept of Deacon. I feel disappointed after having such high expectations for it. I can suddenly celebrate the frankness with which he talks about queer love, but it's like aTo be completely honest, I can't find the memorable thing about this album. It is simplistic (?); perhaps he wanted to play it as a minimalist to focus on the lyrical message, but that did not help to develop the concept of Deacon. I feel disappointed after having such high expectations for it. I can suddenly celebrate the frankness with which he talks about queer love, but it's like a baby who has been put on the most beautiful little shoes in the world, and hasn't been taught to walk yet.

    favorite tracks: "Malik", "Heart Storm", "Derrick's Bear", "Amir" and "Fellowship"
    KEY-TRACK: "Sailors' Superstition"    … Expand
  2. siyabulela
    Sep 9, 2021
    0
    not impressed by the album but great effort hopefully it can get better next time.
  3. ray08
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Absolutely stunning piece of work & oozes out like warm honey. Album of the year worthy 10/10
  4. lovezero
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    simply, it's a work of masterpiece with such otherwordly, heartfelt voice felt deep inside. fav. tracks: malik, amir, old & fine and highlight "sailors' superstition". one of the most memorable albums of 2021.
  5. WriterITDark
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    A delightful experience that teaches people the right to love and that queer poc also deserve recognition!

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Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. PopMatters
    Apr 26, 2021
    80
    DEACON delivers on the fantastic promise that Wise's earlier work - most notably his debut LP soil - has shown. He brings a creative, eccentric, and intelligent sound to alternative soul.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Mar 29, 2021
    80
    It’s the cheekiness and humor of Deacon that really shines, without sacrificing the complex theatricality that has made Serpentwithfeet such a standout project.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Mar 29, 2021
    77
    DEACON could use a few more awe-inspiring moments, but by celebrating simplicity, it enshrines the Black, queer love at its center as something blessedly uncomplicated and precious. Love doesn’t need tragedy to be great, and neither does serpentwithfeet. On DEACON, Wise proves his musicianship can stand on its own—no melodrama required.
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