All We Need
by Raury
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Oct 16, 2015
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. HipHopDX
    Oct 20, 2015
    80
    This isn’t an album, it’s the spiritual essence of the joy beyond the pain.
  2. The New York Times
    Oct 15, 2015
    80
    Al We Need is full of confidently expressed delicateness.
  3. The 405
    Oct 15, 2015
    75
    Acoustic guitar-driven folk music blends fervently with spoken word-esque rap verses and passionate R&B-mingled choruses through fourteen emotional purpose-driven tracks brimming with woke material and a call to change for the millennial '90s baby generation like the passionate artist out of Stone Mountain, Georgia.
  5. Exclaim
    Oct 15, 2015
    70
    While Raury makes no secret of his influences, that doesn't mean he lacks his own distinctive style.
  6. Pitchfork
    Oct 16, 2015
    68
    With an album replete with Spanish guitar jams, wide-eyed hip-hop, and psychedelic rock k-holes, there isn't much ground left for Raury to cover. Now, he must figure out how to do it all just a little bit better.
  7. The Line of Best Fit
    Oct 23, 2015
    65
    All We Need ultimately serves as another reminder that--with some seasoning--there is a great Raury record coming down the pipeline. This just isn’t it.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
  1. Jaikentx
    Oct 18, 2015
    8
    While it isn't perfect lyrically, it's definitely refreshing and experimental to say the least.
    I can't wait to see Raury grow as an artist.    While it isn't perfect lyrically, it's definitely refreshing and experimental to say the least.
    I can't wait to see Raury grow as an artist.
    Favorite tracks: Forbidden Knowledge, CPU, Trap Tears.
    Least Favorite: Friends    … Full Review »
  2. TimothyDeme
    Oct 20, 2015
    9
    I personally love this album, I love the message he tries to convey through the album and he does it thoroughly, lyrically he still has someI personally love this album, I love the message he tries to convey through the album and he does it thoroughly, lyrically he still has some growing to do but nonetheless it was a solid album that in my opinion was underrated.
    Favorite tracks: Devils whisper, Forbidden Knowledge, CPU, Mama, Peace Prevail
    Least Favorite: if I had to choose one it'd be crystal express    … Full Review »
  3. willkulka
    Oct 20, 2015
    10
    Raury's ambitious sophomore release, "All We Need," encapsulates elements from genres scaling the entire spectrum. A melodic album ofRaury's ambitious sophomore release, "All We Need," encapsulates elements from genres scaling the entire spectrum. A melodic album of Hip-Hop/Folk and hints of electronica, bursting with originality. We only hope this will blaze the trail for other artists to follow, and at the young age of 19 we eagerly follow Raury through his career that is just beginning. Brilliant and inspiring.… Full Review »
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