I Came from Love
by Dave Okumu
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Clash Music
    Apr 17, 2023
    90
    Not only is ‘I Came From Love’ the best album that Okumu has released but it’s one of the finest albums of the year so far.
  2. DIY Magazine
    Apr 13, 2023
    90
    A poignant, thought-provoking record on so many levels.
  3. The Observer (UK)
    Apr 17, 2023
    80
    While it’s an emotional listen, I Came From Love is not a difficult record, musically.
  5. musicOMH.com
    Apr 17, 2023
    80
    It is a cohesive musical statement in spite of its length. His first-hand experiences mean Okumu’s sonorous tones carry powerful messages, in what is one of his finest musical achievements to date.
  6. The Guardian
    Apr 14, 2023
    80
    Always soulful and forever in the groove, Okumu’s seamless genre switch-ups ensure I Came from Love finds strength in its multiplicity.
  7. Mojo
    Apr 13, 2023
    80
    An often challenging, always thrilling triumph that rewards deep listening and re-listening. [May 2023, p.92]
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  8. AllMusic
    Apr 13, 2023
    80
    I Came from Love is an informative, emotionally heavy album reminding listeners of the harsh realities and injustices of history, while encouraging resistance and change.
  9. Uncut
    Apr 13, 2023
    70
    All necessarily mood but never morose. [May 2023, p.32]
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