Southern Hummingbird
by Tweet
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. E! Online
    83
    Hummingbird does not disappoint fans who like their R&B buzzing with a side of multitempo hip-hop.
  2. AllMusic
    80
    It all blends together a little bit too much to be distinctive and, as such, it has a faint feel of product, a slow seduction record for the Timbaland-worshipping hipster set.
  3. The A.V. Club
    80
    Like the late Aaliyah (another protégé of Timbaland and Missy Elliott), Tweet recognizes the value of subtlety and understatement, but she also skillfully writes and produces or co-produces much of her own material.
  5. Q Magazine
    80
    She avoids excessive sugariness via edgy, sensual lyrics and Timbaland's superlative production. [June 2002, p.123]
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  6. Blender
    80
    The lyrics [are] darker than your average soul/R&B debut. [#7, p.114]
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  7. PopMatters
    70
    It goes down better if you concentrate more on her charming voice and the tracks, rather what she is actually saying.
  8. Dot Music
    70
    Tweet has the kind of voice that doesn't overpower her music but lets it breathe.
  9. CDNow
    70
    Provides a refreshing change of pace from the current formulaic R&B chanteuses.

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16
  1. TheMasterCritic
    Aug 1, 2013
    10
    "Southern Hummingbird" from singer/songwriter Tweet, is a flawless album. The lyrical content is so well done and the depth of this album is"Southern Hummingbird" from singer/songwriter Tweet, is a flawless album. The lyrical content is so well done and the depth of this album is unbelievable. The producers take you on a musical journey from "My Place" which is my favorite song, all the way to "Drunk" which is what I like to call soulfully chopped & screwed. "Southern Hummingbird" is far from anything you've ever heard before or heard since. I give it a RARE 10/10, well done Tweet.… Full Review »
  2. Real"E"
    Aug 5, 2005
    10
    This cd is so hot!! If you are not a true fan of R&B soul you are not going to appreciate how talented and unique Tweet really is. She has This cd is so hot!! If you are not a true fan of R&B soul you are not going to appreciate how talented and unique Tweet really is. She has some of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Tweets tunes take you on a smooth ride to paradise.… Full Review »
  3. DerrickB
    Nov 24, 2004
    10
    Tweet's debut album "Southern Hummingbird" is, simply put, amazing! Amazing vocals, lyrics and production (which Tweet is involved in Tweet's debut album "Southern Hummingbird" is, simply put, amazing! Amazing vocals, lyrics and production (which Tweet is involved in all aspects). For a debut, it's breathtaking, and if this album is anything like her upcoming 2nd album "It's Me Again" (release in Jan 2005), I will be impressed again! The only bad thing is that the album art isn't great lol (only 2 pictures of Tweet...on the cover and back)… Full Review »
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