The Laughing Apple
by Yusuf
  • Record Label: Verve
  • Release Date: Sep 15, 2017
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Uncut
    Sep 22, 2017
    60
    Not unpleasant, but not likely to persuade the previously unpersuaded. [Nov 2017, p.39]
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  2. Mojo
    Sep 18, 2017
    60
    New material like See What Love Did To Me sits well alongside these [four songs from 1967's New Masters album]. [Oct 2017, p.91]
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  3. The Independent (UK)
    Sep 18, 2017
    40
    Most of the album’s tracks also date from an earlier era, four of them retreads of songs originally recorded for his 1967 flop album New Masters. Sadly, they haven’t matured well.

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Jungstir
    Sep 30, 2017
    8
    I was expecting something different from the Cat Stevens of old thank goodness it sounds just like it. A little older and wiser. SameI was expecting something different from the Cat Stevens of old thank goodness it sounds just like it. A little older and wiser. Same production values with catchy tunes and a message. Cat Stevens fans won't be disappointed by Yusef's latest release.… Full Review »
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