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Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 20 out of 23
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Mixed: 1 out of 23
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Negative: 2 out of 23
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Sep 3, 2020Black Pumas, thanks for this incredible and inspiring record, I can feel every letter and melody of every second. One of the best jobs done in 2019, you can take us to another universe of empowerment. A magnificent blend of soul, funk and blues.
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Dec 7, 2020I don’t understand how people would call this a good record??? Literally one of the most forgettable albums of this year I can’t remember what the songs sound like after 2 listens
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Sep 13, 2019
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Apr 15, 2022
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Jul 31, 2019Great combination of soul, funk and blues!
Memorable choruses, and such a great voice!
Beautiful stuff
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Q MagazineJul 2, 2019Transcends its hackneyed backstory on account of its sheer quality. [Aug 2019, p.108]
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Jul 1, 2019Burton sings about interior voyages and the tracks were usually constructed by no more than two musicians; it’s music made at home, for home listening. That’s all well and good, since the duo has considerable skill, but this existential lonerism underscores a chasm between the pair and their influences. Unlike the icons of the era they find so inspiring, Black Pumas rarely look outside of themselves.
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Jun 28, 2019A substantial portion of the album is either reverential or referential to a degree that it can sound more like an exercise in homage or a licensing tactic than a distinctive work.