Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Aug 27, 2019
    90
    Sonically, the album is a time capsule of the greatest moments in black music history. Lyrically, it's hard-hitting reality about the present day, the good, the bad and the horrific — but it's also a captivating tale about using love as a weapon to overcome, as well as the reality that sometimes love also fails, whether it be romantic, platonic or social.
  2. 80
    Where Black America Again was notable for its sharp, observational urgency, Let Love feels far more personal, and softer in tone. Common’s optimistic nature gives it an uplifting vibe.
  3. Aug 30, 2019
    70
    The benevolent spirit in ["HER Love"] and almost all of the other tracks makes the strong-arming "Hercules" and the retribution tale "Fifth Story" seem like misplaced throw-ins.
  4. Sep 5, 2019
    67
    Sometimes it really does seem like he’s rapping to instill love, sometimes he’s rapping for rap’s sake, and those lines get smudged at times, but more often than not he’s methodical. It is in the moments where his precision underscores his affection that Let Love truly conquers.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    Aug 27, 2019
    67
    Important sentiments may abound here, but they're missing a solid follow-through. [Sep 2019, p.101]
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Un album super completo y además lana nunca se queda corta con su música la amo
  2. Sep 1, 2019
    9
    I can’t say that I’m a huge fan of Common’s flow and really haven’t been on any of his albums (Hercules is a good example of what I don’tI can’t say that I’m a huge fan of Common’s flow and really haven’t been on any of his albums (Hercules is a good example of what I don’t enjoy) but Let Love is a future classic. Jazzy with a strong gospel vibe and strikingly excellent lyrics. HER Love is a stellar use of J Dilla’s beat and God is Love should be required to be played in churches. Full Review »
  3. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    If you're a fan of Classic Hip Hop, then you will instantly recognize this as a modern day classic of that genre. Soulful, jazzy, heartfeltIf you're a fan of Classic Hip Hop, then you will instantly recognize this as a modern day classic of that genre. Soulful, jazzy, heartfelt and personal Full Review »