IRL
by Mahalia
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jul 14, 2023
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. The Skinny
    Jul 13, 2023
    60
    While IRL is satiny and consistent, sonically and lyrically you’re eager for some bigger swings. At times operating in truisms, you await unspooling of edgier insight. IRL is like a path reflecting dappled sunlight: we can see patches of brightness but its full light is obscured.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Lajaleaa
    Aug 24, 2023
    8
    For my first time listening to Mahalia, this is a pleasant surprise. Nothing too spectacular, but there is a strong pop and R&B star risingFor my first time listening to Mahalia, this is a pleasant surprise. Nothing too spectacular, but there is a strong pop and R&B star rising right here, and I'm excited to follow her music career. The lyrics are dynamic, the production is rarely flat, and the composition makes a good job to give something different to Mahalia and still placing this album as one of the strongest contenders for R&B of the year with no special guarantees.
    The deluxe version keeps on exploring this sensual and upbeat concept, which makes it great already. Do give it a try if you have the time and love R&B no matter what.    … Full Review »
  2. Gurv707
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    Perfect features, perfect production, deep and extremely vulnerable/ deep lyrics. a severely underrated artist, who needs more attention andPerfect features, perfect production, deep and extremely vulnerable/ deep lyrics. a severely underrated artist, who needs more attention and recognition!!… Full Review »
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