Soul is Heavy
by Nneka
  • Record Label: DECON
  • Release Date: Feb 28, 2012
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Paste Magazine
    Feb 29, 2012
    72
    Even as Soul is Heavy struggles to balance the earthy and the abstract, Nneka's vocals prevent the album from curdling into run-of-the-mill radio r&b.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Feb 29, 2012
    83
    Nneka give weighty topics--think faith and family--a soulful effervescence. [2 Mar 2012, p.73]
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  3. NOW Magazine
    Mar 22, 2012
    80
    Occasionally, it feels like she's trying a little too hard to reach American ears, but she balances the conservative neo-soul vibes with just enough hard left turns to keep listeners on their toes.
  5. Boston Globe
    Feb 29, 2012
    80
    Throughout, Nneka's singing and rapping are inspired and deeply felt.
  6. Austin Chronicle
    Mar 15, 2012
    67
    At 15 tracks, Soul's tautness sometimes suffers, but Nneka makes her heavy-lifting sound first-rate virtually all the time.
  7. BBC Music
    Mar 27, 2012
    70
    It's good to hear a new album that brims both with strong opinions and great pop songs, often at the same time.
  8. Okayplayer
    Mar 12, 2012
    91
    For listeners ready to let go of expectations and embark on a musical ride, the journey will be well worth it.

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