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The Way I See It - Raphael Saadiq
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79 out of 100

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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: The fourth album for the R&B singer features artists such as Joss Stone, Stevie Wonder, and Jay-Z.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    Backed by a galvanizing ensemble of musicians that would make the Funk Brothers proud, Saadiq belts out effervescent love songs with infectious vigor.
  2. MSN Consumer Guide (Robert Christgau)
    100
    He goes Motown with so much joy in one-man-band craft he'll not only convince the girl he's sweet-talking that this is forever, he'll convince you.
  3. Mojo
    60
    The Way I See It is refreshingly different, eminently listenable. [Apr 2009, p.110]
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. AdrienneD.
    10
    This is the best album I've heard in a long time. Love the old vibe to it. In a world when so many songs and artist sound alike, here come Raphael with this awesome take on old motown. LOVE IT!!!… Expand
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  2. SlyK.
    10
    Super sounds in every way music, lyrics, the whole ball of wax. This is real music! Outstanding! I
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  3. JaniceC
    10
    I am one of the parents who, if it was slipped into my record collection wouldn't notice the difference! How talented is this singer and composer to create the sounds of Smoky Robinson; Marvin Gaye; The Stylistics; Supremes etc etc and all by original compositions. Thank you to my son who gave this to me for my 64th birthday. This "old geezer" loves it - as I did when I listened to Mo- Town in my teens.… Expand
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