Ripples
by Ian Brown
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Q Magazine
    Feb 4, 2019
    80
    It's not the third coming many Stone Roses fans may have hoped for, but Ripples marks the welcome return of a solo artist who never rested on his laurels or allowed himself to be overshadowed by past glories. [Mar 2019, p.110]
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  2. The Guardian
    Feb 1, 2019
    80
    Throughout, his oft-criticised singing is tone-perfect and balm-like. Ripples isn’t a juggernaut comeback, but it’s a beguiling, often beautiful album that quietly but purposefully announces his return to the fray, as ever, on his own terms.

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. StevenX
    Feb 5, 2019
    4
    Is it any surprise that the best songs on this album are the ones that sound the most like Stone Roses tunes? Nope. Any surprise that the restIs it any surprise that the best songs on this album are the ones that sound the most like Stone Roses tunes? Nope. Any surprise that the rest is indulgent, self-played and -produced stuff that any Roses tribute band could play in their sleep with half the members missing? Nope. Ever get the feeling you've been cheated? Not here - it's exactly as expected, unfortunately.… Full Review »
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