Parts of Speech
by Dessa
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Dec 5, 2013
    85
    With her second proper full-length, Dessa has been cemented as one of the most important voices in not only hip-hop but all music today.
  2. Alternative Press
    Dec 5, 2013
    80
    It's stylish, poppy and striking from songwriting to production. [Jul 2013, p.100]
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  3. The A.V. Club
    Dec 5, 2013
    75
    It’s not a difficult album, but it does require a certain amount of investment from the listener, and a willingness to follow Dessa down whatever corridors her erratic muse leads her.
  5. Austin Chronicle
    Dec 5, 2013
    67
    Dessa's hyper-aware of her limitations, frolicking safely within the confines of her range, yet she delivers her best, most confident vocals on "Fighting Fish" and "The Lamb," both equal parts rap and singing.

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  1. NvizoN
    Jan 15, 2016
    9
    Dessa has created a very mellow, dark, and vulnerable album. The best way to describe this album is "heavy." Her lyrics are about as good asDessa has created a very mellow, dark, and vulnerable album. The best way to describe this album is "heavy." Her lyrics are about as good as they have ever been and she's left herself very open with her relationships. Her voice and accompanying instrumentals flow well together almost perfectly, with Dessa bouncing between both her distinctive rapping style and singing vocals. I highly recommend this album.… Full Review »
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