Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Mar 3, 2015
    90
    These are original compositions with a modern polish, yet they stay very true to the styling of yesteryear.
  2. 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.
  3. Mar 3, 2015
    80
    It's hard to imagine a record more slick and fun than Tuxedo arriving any time soon.
  4. Uncut
    Mar 30, 2015
    70
    The resulting batch of picture-perfect recreations reveal Tuxedo as a one-trick pony, but it's a wicked clever one. [May 2015, p.83]
  5. 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. 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.
  7. 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]
  8. Mar 18, 2015
    50
    Timeless? No, but go make out on the dance floor.
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. 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. Full Review »
  2. 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. Full Review »
  3. 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. Full Review »