Rationale
by Rationale
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Mixmag
    Nov 7, 2017
    80
    While ‘Loving Life’ channels Jermaine Jackson’s ‘Do What You Do’ but takes it to church rather than the charts. 'Fast Lane’, meanwhile, drives straight to the pop pulpit with a chorus Jim Steinman would be proud of.
  2. Mojo
    Oct 12, 2017
    80
    [A] powerful debut. [Nov 2017, p.103]
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  3. Clash Music
    Oct 12, 2017
    70
    Rationale is a project which highlights Fazakerley’s vocal and songwriting dexterity, and is delivered with an impressive style and confidence.
  5. Q Magazine
    Oct 12, 2017
    60
    This polished set plays to his strengths--Oil And Water is an emotive half-ballad with Rag'n'Bone ambitions while the surging Fuel To The Fire channels Emeli Sande. It's a relief, though, when he lightens up a bit. [Nov 2017, p.112]
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  6. The Observer (UK)
    Oct 12, 2017
    60
    Having mastered the vocals, Rationale still needs to work on consistency in his songwriting.

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  1. domkopavlik
    Oct 15, 2017
    7
    I enjoyed the album, mostly single "Loving life", that prevails the whole album. However, after a while, in some parts, album becomes kind ofI enjoyed the album, mostly single "Loving life", that prevails the whole album. However, after a while, in some parts, album becomes kind of boring and songs starts to blend a little, sometimes even missing a little bit of warmer, energic feel or anything that creates some sort of emotion. Still a good debut album.… Full Review »