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71 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critics What's this?

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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 51 Ratings

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  • Summary: The neo-soul singer returns two years after the success of 'Songs In A Minor' with this sophomore disc.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Dot Music
    90
    Another masterpiece.
  2. Q Magazine
    90
    A proper soul album which hooks you with the first pneumatic beat and draws you deeper with every heady atmosphere and vivid emotion. [Jan 2004, p.111]
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  3. The Guardian
    60
    There are a handful of great moments, where risks are taken and ground is broken, but too often it opts for the familiar and the bland.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 36
  3. Negative: 2 out of 36
  1. LydiaR
    10
    Absolutely brilliant album, its good to hear actual instruments in the background as so many artists don't do this. Everyone can listen to this album despite age..my whole fam loves this album:)… Expand
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  2. HuckleCat
    5
    Two Words: Sista Act
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. R.H.
    1
    Hopelessly boring, another piece of bland aural bugglegum totally devoid of originality or purpose. Will sell millions and play in the background at many poers dinner parties this year. … Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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