Early Riser
by Taylor McFerrin
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. The Guardian
    Dec 18, 2014
    60
    McFerrin seeks to take some of those flights of fancy and turn them into something that’s compatible with modern hip-hop and neo-soul.
  2. The New York Times
    Jun 5, 2014
    60
    These songs don’t have a great dynamic range, or produce very surprising events. They float past you, often made of three or four chords and a trickling, curious beat.

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. cybersoupkitche
    Aug 7, 2014
    7
    Taylor McFerrin has pressure on him already because of his prolific father's career. First of all, I definitely commend his endeavor intoTaylor McFerrin has pressure on him already because of his prolific father's career. First of all, I definitely commend his endeavor into music without trying to mimic a shadow of Bobby McFerrin.

    This album involves good neo-soul and modern R&B production. It's a well written and recorded piece. Some of the featured artists on it are also very hot in neo-soul (I'm talking about you Hiatus Kaiyote). My only problem is that some of the songs are a tad monotonous near the middle of the album.

    The songs 'The Antidote' and 'Invisible/Visible' were my personal favorites.

    For a first album, this is a great start to Taylor McFerrin's career.    … Full Review »
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