These People
by Richard Ashcroft
  • Record Label: Harvest
  • Release Date: May 20, 2016
Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15
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  1. Magnet
    Aug 9, 2016
    30
    The vocals are on point in Ashcroft's non-plussed yet quintessentially pop-edged delivery, but these arrangements lean more toward boredom and self-servitude. [No. 133, p.53]
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    May 19, 2016
    30
    Perhaps the worst crime is that Ashcroft never even gives that wonderfully expressive voice of his a proper workout; he hasn’t written anything here that demands he really go for it. Instead, These People is an album that’s so safe, it’s almost dangerous.
  3. Blurt Magazine
    Jun 13, 2016
    20
    Unfortunately, there’s little of anything redeeming about the music on this album.
  5. The Independent (UK)
    May 18, 2016
    20
    Richard Ashcroft’s first album in six years is a dismal affair.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
  1. Scallym8
    May 20, 2016
    5
    Sadly not the comeback I was hoping for. The only stand out track is They Don't Own me and it's really good but the rest is just forgettableSadly not the comeback I was hoping for. The only stand out track is They Don't Own me and it's really good but the rest is just forgettable and overproduced. But a few other track like This Is How It Feels will probably sound much better in an acoustic setting. Overproducing, layering unnecessary sounds and string sections is not something new for Ashcroft but this might be the worst case of it yet. Hope he does something a lot more stripped back in the future to truly let his voice shine, his biggest strength.… Full Review »
  2. tonysopranoz
    May 23, 2016
    9
    "They Don't Own Me" is another Richard Ashcroft masterpiece. I'm binge-listening to it ever since I first heard it. the other songs are okay,"They Don't Own Me" is another Richard Ashcroft masterpiece. I'm binge-listening to it ever since I first heard it. the other songs are okay, and I think I will enjoy some of them more and more as time goes on, but I'm just glad there's another great R.A. song that I can listen to and think about… Full Review »
  3. wiredude
    May 22, 2016
    8
    I'm kind of surprised this album is getting trashed. Ive been really enjoying it so far. If you liked Urban Hymns, you'll like this. PerhapsI'm kind of surprised this album is getting trashed. Ive been really enjoying it so far. If you liked Urban Hymns, you'll like this. Perhaps the ever cynical record reviewers are just missing out.… Full Review »
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