Ventriloquism
by Meshell Ndegeocello
  • Record Label: Naïve
  • Release Date: Mar 16, 2018
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. The Guardian
    Mar 16, 2018
    60
    The result is curiously timeless. Soul, swing and funk classics of yesteryear become strange, new blooms under Ndegeocello’s care.

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. brandobean
    Apr 9, 2018
    4
    As a long time Me'shell fan, I wanted to like this disc more than I actually did. I applauded the idea of taking 90s R&B jams and reinventingAs a long time Me'shell fan, I wanted to like this disc more than I actually did. I applauded the idea of taking 90s R&B jams and reinventing them with new energy, and perhaps new rhythmic and harmony ideas. What I got instead was another album continuing Me'shells descent into lethargic low energy acoustic strummers and shy vocals. The funky Me'Shell of old is certainly long gone, but she's always managed to infuse each album with a few forceful inventive songs that utilize her innate musicality and formidable bass skills. This album, for me, had too little of either.… Full Review »
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