Jamie Lidell - Jamie Lidell
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71 out of 100

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6.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: The fifth full-length release from the British producer/singer was influenced by 1980s pop-soul.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. The A.V. Club
    Feb 19, 2013
    91
    It doesn’t feel as radically fresh and inventive as his earlier work, but the tradeoff is the high level of craft and confidence that Lidell brings to the proceedings.
  2. Fact Magazine (UK)
    Feb 22, 2013
    80
    Overall, Jamie Lidell errs on the side of caution with its inherent love affair with Prince but remains playful and original in almost every other respect, which is what makes it such a cohesive and enjoyable listen.
  3. Under The Radar
    Mar 7, 2013
    80
    [A] devilish LP from Jamie Lidell, and sticks a big middle finger to anyone convinced that a Brit could never do an authentic Frank Ocean impression.
  4. Resident Advisor
    Mar 12, 2013
    60
    As ever, there are great songs here, underpinned by sharp, imaginative production.... The problem is that Lidell doesn't go far enough.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. MooziikMaster
    9
    Yes, R&B is a big thing nowadays. Some people don't realize that you can be a little creative and funky in this genre. Jamie Lidell has fused R&B, funk, and electronic music to create this musical masterpiece. Sure, the songs are a bit out of the ordinary, but I think that's just what we need. Today's music is all the same crap over and over with a different beat. This is new, this is fresh, this is awesome. The highlights are: "I'm Selfish", "What A Shame", "You Naked", and "Blaming Something".… Expand
  2. lemuriams
    8
    At first glance, you can see that people judge under the influence of reviewers.

    8.0 is my rating REASON blaming Something, Big Love and I    'm Selfish is the perfect songs and I hope that the next album will be maintained in this style.

    Compass was a prelude to this album ALTERNATIVE R B is like most of his copyrighted style that not everyone will like it.

    I recommend this album as much as possible.    … Expand

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