Love in the Future
by John Legend
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Sep 3, 2013
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Q Magazine
    Jan 27, 2014
    60
    It's a hit-and-miss affair. [Oct 2013, p.105]
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  2. Exclaim
    Sep 3, 2013
    50
    Legend is content to adopt a croonerific sound that doesn't challenge existing soul genre parameters in the least. That's fine, in theory, but rather yawn-worthy in execution.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Sep 3, 2013
    60
    At 16 tracks, the album moves surprisingly fast, with few songs outstaying their welcome, but it ultimately fails to successfully push Legend into the future.
  5. NOW Magazine
    Sep 12, 2013
    60
    [The album] is not in the same league as his magnificent 2004 debut, Get Lifted. But Love In The Future, boasting production and writing credits by Kanye West, still has plenty of beautiful moments.
  6. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 3, 2013
    60
    If ever the record's appeal wanes due to the generic feel of the backings and melodies, it is given a lift by Legend's fine piano playing or little production tweaks.

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 46
  3. Negative: 7 out of 46
  1. thaleslucas
    Feb 23, 2015
    9
    "Love in the Future", technically the fifth studio album by John Legend, is simply an amazing thing to hear!

    These compositions in Legend    "Love in the Future", technically the fifth studio album by John Legend, is simply an amazing thing to hear!

    These compositions in Legend voice are simply one of the most emotional I've ever heard. The drama that surrounds the tune of great love ballads like "All of Me," "You & I" and "The Beginning ..." is extremely graceful and passionate, as well as small stir "Open Your Eyes" and "Wanna Be Loved ".

    In addition, we also find a great nostalgia on tracks like "Made to Love," "Who Do You Think We Are" and "Asylum" that make the album most dynamic to listen to. Certainly, the interludes make the album tedious little bit, but nothing you cannot forget.

    Anyway, this album is great and very nice to hear. A great choice for those who want to start listening to John's discography, which is totally wonderful.    … Full Review »
  2. Lucas-carvalho
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    The album is incredible, the producers must to be acclaimed! Legend vocals are also impeccable! It's an album that you can not hear just once.The album is incredible, the producers must to be acclaimed! Legend vocals are also impeccable! It's an album that you can not hear just once. In the future it will be recognized as a R & B classic with certainty… Full Review »
  3. tellerink
    Mar 30, 2014
    4
    Simply put: meh. One song was really great (All Of Me), and some were ok. Like I've read from other reviews, it's sappy and could use a bitSimply put: meh. One song was really great (All Of Me), and some were ok. Like I've read from other reviews, it's sappy and could use a bit more energy in most sounds. I would need to give it another good listen before setting my judgement into sand, but John Legend is not up my alley.… Full Review »
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