• Record Label: N/A
  • Release Date: Jul 10, 2015
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Jul 7, 2015
    90
    A bloody good album, showcasing a decidedly more soulful side to his output than we might have seen before.
  2. Aug 10, 2015
    80
    This diverse, engaging and immensely likable collection plays at least as well on headphones as on the dancefloor.
  3. Aug 6, 2015
    80
    Beyond the history lessons, Knockin’ Boots underlines the simple joy of uplifting dance music.
  4. Jul 28, 2015
    80
    His debut album, Knockin' Boots, could actually be the best LP-length statement to come out of house's reawakening.
  5. 80
    Colourful and unconventional throughout, Knockin’ Boots keeps Julio Bashmore’s reputation for bangers firmly intact.
  6. Mojo
    Jul 7, 2015
    80
    Knockin' Boots shuttles between classic disco, '80s electro soul, Gallic House tropes and stripped-down future funk with significant aplomb. [Aug 2015, p.88]
  7. Q Magazine
    Jul 7, 2015
    80
    A house album that strips out the weaknesses while putting boosters under the strengths. [Aug 2015, p.113]
  8. Dec 22, 2015
    70
    While Walker doesn't push his sound forward that much, little of what's here is forgettable, and it's all constructed with a good time in mind.
  9. Aug 7, 2015
    68
    Sometimes Walker can have his cake and eat it, too, and on the best moments of Knockin' Boots, he does.
  10. 55
    An album clearly made by a mercurial talent, but who still sounds at his best quietly knocking out unassuming dancefloor gold.
  11. Jul 7, 2015
    50
    The plethora of guest vocalists (J'Danna, BIXBY, Okmalumkoolkat, Heavy D. & the Boyz) means things stay relatively fresh, but more often than not, it's not enough.
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Aug 8, 2015
    9
    Very tasteful piece of disco, house and soul. Maybe a bit commercial in areas but I don't think it matters a great deal here. It's moreVery tasteful piece of disco, house and soul. Maybe a bit commercial in areas but I don't think it matters a great deal here. It's more influence than construction of something that will work to the masses. Full Review »