Lift Your Spirit
by Aloe Blacc
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Apr 28, 2014
    80
    Blacc proves he’s more than capable of stepping into the spotlight for his first major-label album which features 60s soul, folk, retro pop, R’n’B and even country.
  2. Q Magazine
    Apr 23, 2014
    80
    Five tracks from the album were released as the Wake Me Up EP late in 2013, but on an album packed with possible alternative hits, the future is already his. [May 2014, p.107]
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  3. Filter
    Mar 14, 2014
    80
    A major label debut filled with the sound of his smoky baritone voice, front and center.
  5. New York Daily News (Jim Faber)
    Mar 11, 2014
    80
    As great as the tune ["Wake Me Up"] may be, it’s Blacc’s voice that hooks you. It’s substantive, searching, and full of the depth modern soul men too often lack.
  6. AllMusic
    Mar 10, 2014
    70
    It remains as easy on the ears as a worn pair of slippers on the feet.
  7. Exclaim
    Mar 10, 2014
    70
    Lift Your Spirit is rather formulaic from that standpoint--not as spicy or daring as past efforts--but it's folksy, soulful, and groovy enough to catch your attention.

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4.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 14 out of 27
  1. jyo_tirmaya
    Dec 6, 2014
    10
    This album is so unique and fun to listen to. ...it's great to hear the genuine lyrics sung so lovely by Mr. Blacc. Unlike John Legend, Aloe'sThis album is so unique and fun to listen to. ...it's great to hear the genuine lyrics sung so lovely by Mr. Blacc. Unlike John Legend, Aloe's music makes you swoon - not just sit there trying to figure out if you like what you're hearing. lol When I saw Aloe on the Soul Train awards, I was like "Who is THAT? I LOVE him!" lol So when I found him on iTunes I was happy to get a taste of the new record - which, although his album "Good Things" received more critical accolades, this album is more fun to listen to. Sometimes the critics just get it wrong! This album is SO recommended!… Full Review »
  2. ajiconic
    Mar 11, 2014
    10
    Lift Your Spirit is rather formulaic from that standpoint--it's a fun EP and is a must-buy.Lift Your Spirit is rather formulaic from that standpoint--it's a fun EP and is a must-buy.

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