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Gemini Rights
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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 52 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length solo studio release for producer/The Internet guitarist Steve Lacy features guest appearances from Fousheé and Matt Martians.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. The Observer (UK)
    Jul 18, 2022
    100
    A sumptuous listen that glows like a freaky summer love.
  2. AllMusic
    Aug 5, 2022
    80
    From top to bottom, Lacy's strums scratch an itch with a tinge of abrasiveness. Keyboards supplied throughout by sensitive and unobtrusive players John Carroll Kirby and Ely Rise, background harmonies from a quartet of women (including Lacy's sisters), and occasional production help from DJ Dahi and the Internet's Matt Martians all enhance Lacy's sound without complicating it.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 15, 2022
    80
    ‘Gemini Rights’, which feature his most direct compositions yet, will make the ‘cult artist’ tag surrounding Lacy increasingly redundant.
  4. HipHopDX
    Sep 12, 2022
    80
    Gemini Rights is a coming of age album where Lacy asserts that whatever journey he’s been on, it’s clear he now knows who he wants to become.
  5. Pitchfork
    Jul 20, 2022
    71
    For the first time, Lacy’s virtuosity is in service of his vision rather than the extent of it.
  6. The Line of Best Fit
    Aug 1, 2022
    70
    With his sophomore album, Lacy has established a few things. He’s talented, driven, and able to connect and resonate with his listeners. He hasn’t harnessed the full power of his ability yet, but as he continues to pave a path in front of him, his Gemini star will shine brightly when he does.
  7. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jul 15, 2022
    60
    On Gemini Rights, his second solo album proper, Lacy returns to a familiar well of sexy debauchery and smooth licks, while unpicking the emotional aftermath of a recent break-up.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. quietdelilah
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Não tem como não se apaixonar por Bad Habits, é uma viagem atemporal e sensual.
  2. Matttslime
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    It’s Steve Lacy’s best by far. You can really see how much his style has matured while still maintaining that homemade feel he goes for.
  4. Kamoyayo
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Thank you for making my year,this is your best album and ooh helmet is the song of year plss
  5. dondl
    Jul 15, 2022
    8
    shmexy album :) i dont think the songs matched up to the singles especially mercury but the album overall is really nice and vibey.
  6. Voast
    Jul 16, 2022
    8
    Great album overall with high highs and no overbearing lows. Themes and messages get across efficiently and comprehensively throughGreat album overall with high highs and no overbearing lows. Themes and messages get across efficiently and comprehensively through consistently great tracks all around. Highly recommendable listen certainly a highlight of 2022 as of now.… Expand
  7. Diego_19
    Jan 31, 2023
    7
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  8. eetion
    Jul 17, 2022
    3
    To be honest I wasn’t that pleasantly surprised by Steve Lacy’s new album. The singles were really promising but the album in whole didn’tTo be honest I wasn’t that pleasantly surprised by Steve Lacy’s new album. The singles were really promising but the album in whole didn’t make up for my expectations and hopes. It felt like all the songs were kinda mediocre and boring (counting out a few). It felt kinda like listening to the same song over and over at moments. I still do love Steve Lacy and he does have a bright future and has had a bright past. This wasn’t just it.… Expand

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