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Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews What's this?

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6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 85 Ratings

  • Summary: The seventh full-length studio release for the R&B singer is her first in eight years and features guest appearances from Daniel Caesar, Chance The Rapper and her daughter, Sy'rai.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. AllMusic
    Aug 20, 2020
    90
    She and her fellow writers and producers have put together the type of album that drowns out the world and keeps giving with each play.
  2. Clash Music
    Aug 3, 2020
    80
    A record worth savouring, it sits alongside NewGen R&B talent – step forward ChloexHalle, we see you Kiana Lede – while retaining that classic touch.
  3. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 3, 2020
    80
    B7 isn’t exclusively a trip down memory lane, but it does cruise past a few old haunts. Brandy’s trademark raspy vocals and sublime harmonies on Rather Be and Lucid Dreams are nostalgia-inducing for anyone who grew up listening to her acrobatic riffs and runs.
  4. Exclaim
    Aug 3, 2020
    70
    B7 is meticulous in its references to pop and R&B history, of which Brandy's own career is such an important facet.
  5. Pitchfork
    Aug 5, 2020
    68
    Though Brandy’s voice remains a beautiful, resonant instrument, her songwriting here is so often functional and humdrum, and her performances rarely sparkle with personality or feeling. It’s obvious she has many stories to tell; what’s less clear is what compels her to tell them, what makes her want to sing.
  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    Aug 3, 2020
    60
    Although ‘B7’ could probably benefit from an injection of tempo from time to time, as well as a little trimming – the granular ‘High Heels’, where Brandy raps under her Bran’Nu alias, disrupts the album’s more refined moments – it mostly thrives, thanks to her unwavering resilience, the unique texture of her vocals and the stellar production courtesy of DJ Camper, Lonnie Smalls II and the late LaShawn Daniels.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. ckm
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. The 8 year wait was worth it - an album that subtly shows Brandy's prowess as the vocal bible, and with DJ Camper's productionA masterpiece. The 8 year wait was worth it - an album that subtly shows Brandy's prowess as the vocal bible, and with DJ Camper's production softly melding in to her honey-like vocals, it will give you shivers!… Expand
  2. Mvsimpson
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    The melodies, harmonies, runs, stacking & storytelling are all quintessentially Brandy. True R&B at its finest. Nobody is singing like this!The melodies, harmonies, runs, stacking & storytelling are all quintessentially Brandy. True R&B at its finest. Nobody is singing like this! She has shown so much growth and each album is an evolution. Every song has so much meaning and I'm so grateful that her flowers are really starting to be given. 30yrs in the business!… Expand
  4. KRL
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    This is a really interesting album from the poetic and deeply personal lyrics to the unique melodies. Brandy’s insanely good vocals bringThis is a really interesting album from the poetic and deeply personal lyrics to the unique melodies. Brandy’s insanely good vocals bring everything to life. This album requires multiple plays as it’s not catchy pop junk. Great album!!!… Expand
  5. Micdh
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    BRANDY VOCAL BIBLE. I love you and this album Brandy. I can sense vulnerability which is so organic.
  6. HarvestMusic
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    A truly inspired album which features vocals, lyrics, and production that push the genre of R&B. There is a poetic, unique quality to everyA truly inspired album which features vocals, lyrics, and production that push the genre of R&B. There is a poetic, unique quality to every track that sparks introspection in the listener. B7 is by far one of the best R&B records of recent memory and is a stark reminder that independently released and produced music wherein the artist is involved in every process of the music making may lead to wondrous, unbelievable music… Expand
  7. Srl2
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Vocal masterpiece! Brandy has pushed limits in the R&B genre and continues to be the standard..
  8. clockwork01
    Oct 8, 2020
    5
    Massively overproduced on some tracks, so much so that one can hardly make out what it is Brandy is actually singing. Highlights on this LPMassively overproduced on some tracks, so much so that one can hardly make out what it is Brandy is actually singing. Highlights on this LP are current single "Borderline", "Say Something" and "No Tomorrow".… Expand

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