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Isolation Image
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 454 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length studio release for the Virginia artist features guest appearances from BIA, Bootsy Collins, Steve Lacy, Reykon, Jorja Smith and Tyler, The Creator as well as production from BadBadNotGood, Gorillaz, Greg Kurstin, Kevin Parker, Dave Sitek, and Thundercat.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. 100
    Miraculously, it feels in no way forced: it’s a joy to witness her glide into any genre and totally own it.
  2. Apr 11, 2018
    91
    On Isolation, she never sounds trapped in another era; she sounds free and inventive. And with nary a dud to be found among its 15 tracks, Isolation deserves a spot in the dance pop and neo-soul pantheons.
  3. 83
    Uchis’s voice possesses a bit of that wooden Winehouse timbre, but it comes out the same way Uchis does everything else, leisurely. Its slight lilt sometimes puts her out of tune, yet the imperfections play very much into Isolation’s outsider status.
  4. Q Magazine
    Apr 4, 2018
    80
    Isolation showcases just what made others scramble for her number: natural pop charisma and an ability to glide effortlessly between genres. [May 2018, p.113]
  5. Apr 11, 2018
    80
    Isolation works because Uchis displays impeccable command over her voice and her style. She bends genres to her will rather than allowing them to absorb her identity, making for an impressive effort that will only improve as it ages.
  6. Apr 6, 2018
    80
    There’s enough variety and sheer pop power here to merit the hype, and more.
  7. Apr 19, 2018
    70
    Her debut is in fact very well crafted despite wearing a lot of influences on its shining sleeves. It succeeds though in combining those influences into a very enjoyable album that mixes retro and contemporary genres.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 80
  3. Negative: 1 out of 80
  1. Apr 6, 2018
    10
    Uchis' latest release is almost comedic in sheer quality and cohesion of sound
  2. Apr 6, 2018
    10
    This album provides a very chill and fresh R&B/Soul sound. She seems like a whole new fresh artist ready to get her spotlight. No one can denyThis album provides a very chill and fresh R&B/Soul sound. She seems like a whole new fresh artist ready to get her spotlight. No one can deny that this is a phenomenal debut album with amazing productions, and amazing lyrics. DON'T SLEEP ON HER. Expand
  3. Jun 29, 2018
    10
    kali uchis is so tallented and briliant, amazing album!! jorja smith and reykon gave a new tune to the album, and so completed it perfectly
  4. Apr 6, 2018
    10
    Con una gran mezcla de sonidos, kali Uchis refresca la escena musical con un largo pero muy emotivo álbum mostrándose tal cual es.
  5. Aug 22, 2018
    9
    2018 Year's album. This time it's true. In front of Dirty Computer and DAYTONA. Creativity and mixing here has no boundaries. Do you want to2018 Year's album. This time it's true. In front of Dirty Computer and DAYTONA. Creativity and mixing here has no boundaries. Do you want to listen to Latin, samba/bossanova, pop, hip-hop, R&B, electro, soul and psychedelic? Here's your place Expand
  6. Apr 6, 2018
    9
    The best r&b album since Sza-Ctrl. I really enjoyed the tone of this album. It has great songwriting and production for each track. The soundThe best r&b album since Sza-Ctrl. I really enjoyed the tone of this album. It has great songwriting and production for each track. The sound of the album is different from Por Vida. I really love the growth. This is the best album I heard all year. The features on this album are great. Overall, if you love good music, listen to this album. Add this to your playlist. Expand
  7. May 29, 2018
    0
    Nothing new or remarkable, a bland attempt to achieve more success in the charts, but not cohesive, dull, boring, a step back in her game.

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