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Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut release for the collaboration between Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One was inspired by disco, boogie, and electric funk.
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  • Record Label: Stones Throw
  • Genre(s): R&B, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Dance, Alternative R&B, Neo-Disco
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Exclaim
    Mar 3, 2015
    90
    These are original compositions with a modern polish, yet they stay very true to the styling of yesteryear.
  2. The 405
    Mar 3, 2015
    80
    It's hard to imagine a record more slick and fun than Tuxedo arriving any time soon.
  3. NOW Magazine
    Mar 5, 2015
    80
    Anyone who's spent time digging through crates of dusty vinyl would be thrilled to find 12 previously unheard boogie songs that stand up this well.
  4. AllMusic
    Mar 3, 2015
    70
    Tuxedo is a fine display of the duo's love for the electric funk disco sound, and their immense skill at re-creating it.
  5. Boston Globe
    Mar 3, 2015
    70
    Admittedly, Hawthorne’s range is limited and the lyrics flyweight even by pop standards, but the package is so polished and so much fun that listeners will be too busy dancing to notice--Snoop Dogg included
  6. Q Magazine
    Apr 13, 2015
    60
    It might be a little too smooth for plant-seducing ubiquity, but Tuxedo still deserves to get lucky. [May 2015, p.114]
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  7. Austin Chronicle
    Mar 18, 2015
    50
    Timeless? No, but go make out on the dance floor.

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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. ZonedEnderr
    Mar 23, 2015
    10
    Stunning release from Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One. The album moves from one groove to another with nods to artists like Snoop and Nate Dogg,Stunning release from Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One. The album moves from one groove to another with nods to artists like Snoop and Nate Dogg, as well as other funk figures of the likes of Zapp and Roger, and old Stones Throw partner Dam Funk. Its a more electronic side from these two seeing as Hawthorne is used to a more soulful/doo wop sound and Jake One coming from a hip hop background. The album as a whole captures the sound they were going for, there are signs of uplifting happiness, love, dancing, and just general classiness.… Expand
  2. danmarzella
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    This album is awesome! Mayer Hawthorne just gets better and better with each album. The album is pretty much as funky as it gets. If you likeThis album is awesome! Mayer Hawthorne just gets better and better with each album. The album is pretty much as funky as it gets. If you like 70s funk, Prince, Chromeo, or Jamiroquai, you will love this.… Expand
  4. Ouas
    Mar 5, 2015
    8
    If you love Mayer Hawthrone and you love disco this album was meant for you, personally I like it more when they are keeping it funky,cool,If you love Mayer Hawthrone and you love disco this album was meant for you, personally I like it more when they are keeping it funky,cool, and jamming. Their slow songs are nice as well, but nowhere near the level of the jams. This is his best work since "Where does this door go" and Jake One is a master on the ones and twos. I have been enjoying this album the last couple of days. This is a very Trendy album and if you like disco or Mayer Hawthrone this one is for you. I would love to see the live show.… Expand
  5. CiphirSol
    Apr 2, 2015
    8
    This is a stone cold old-school funk album... the only thing modern on this is the production, which makes these songs sound slick. It's gotThis is a stone cold old-school funk album... the only thing modern on this is the production, which makes these songs sound slick. It's got some pretty tasty bits for sure, and definitely worth a listen.… Expand
  6. FuccboiBones
    Mar 25, 2015
    1
    Disappointing album from Mayer Hawethorne and Jake One. Lazy production on this record. Seems rushed and like it was nothing put in to it. NotDisappointing album from Mayer Hawethorne and Jake One. Lazy production on this record. Seems rushed and like it was nothing put in to it. Not interesting in the slightest.… Expand

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