Something Like a War
by Kindness
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. DIY Magazine
    Sep 6, 2019
    60
    Fans might see this as a boon - Bainbridge picking up from where they left off before their self-imposed hiatus. To others, it may sound like a missed opportunity to establish themselves as a more cutting-edge artist.
  2. Q Magazine
    Sep 5, 2019
    60
    Sorrowful dance and defiant house beats wind throughout, bringing unity to the scattered sounds. [Oct 2019, p.109]
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  3. The Skinny
    Sep 5, 2019
    60
    Everything from funk-inflected bass to smoky brass and even New Jack Swing is represented here. Despite this, sometimes the clash of sounds can feel slightly diluted by some slightly hazy production, including on The Warning, where Robyn’s emotionally-wrought vocals and the melancholy orchestration are dulled by the washed-out beats. Yet, even in these moments, there’s an air of self-assuredness.

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. MusicGuyMack
    Oct 15, 2019
    8
    Drawing on the same techno-trip jazz-funk/piano-laced gospel fusion that's possessed so many of today's most essential hip-hop acts, the albumDrawing on the same techno-trip jazz-funk/piano-laced gospel fusion that's possessed so many of today's most essential hip-hop acts, the album is much more likely to be remembered for its sleek production and engrossingly atmospheric musicianship than the profundity of any of its lyrical statements, though this is unlikely to truly bother you in any substantial way until after the conclusion of your listen.… Full Review »
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