Authenticity
by The Foreign Exchange
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
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  1. buzzlight
    Nov 22, 2010
    8
    Creative album, that sounds strangely, like a mix between modern R&B and Level 42 from the 80s. This was my first listen to this band and it did not disappoint. Most of the songs are immediate and well produced. May not be in the top 10 for the year, but very close.

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Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Urb
    Dec 15, 2010
    90
    What I realized listening to this studio masterpiece is that Phonte, Dwele, and Aloe Blacc are all former MC's with new grown and sexy albums out this year worth purchasing.
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  2. AllMusic
    Dec 15, 2010
    80
    More moody, modern R&B that sounds like nothing else and reveals remarkable depth (there's even a little well-placed twang and some violin), Authenticity is neither an everyday nor an every-day album, unless playing it is necessary for the sake of convalescence.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Dec 15, 2010
    76
    The music on Authenticity may initially sound remedial and elemental, even saccharine, but further listens reveal new intricacies.
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