• Record Label: Maverick
  • Release Date: Oct 14, 2003
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Urb
    90
    She's made her Marvin Gaye album, a sweet collection of dreamy, reggae-kissed gems. [Dec 2003, p.86]
  2. A perfect commingling of the spirits of dub reggae and mid-'70s soul and groove jazz.... NdegeOcello's finest moment on record thus far.
  3. In austere style and apolitical theme, it's similar to Ndegocello's 1996 outing Bitter, but this is the work of an older, wiser woman who can view that album's romantic failures within a bigger picture.
  4. She manages to gush with happiness while still maintaining a clear focus on her craft, thanks to the unwavering integrity she brings to her lyrical phrasing and musical arrangements.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Her first "feel good" album. [17 Oct 2003, p.82]
  6. Mojo
    80
    An extended groove workout, akin to Erykah Badu's Worldwide Underground EP. [Jan 2004, p.102]
  7. Blender
    80
    She shows the breadth of her talent and the depth of her sentiment. [Nov 2003, p.118]
  8. Uncut
    70
    A sensual, sumptuous overload. [Jan 2004, p.116]
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. matthewj
    Mar 26, 2004
    10
    Her music is smooth and mellow. Perfect love music, as well as everyday music. I will definitely be looking for a next album
  2. RobertB
    Jan 22, 2004
    10
    A beautiful album. I can listen to it every day. Sonic love. I wish more people appreciated her artistic talent.
  3. m
    Dec 18, 2003
    10
    Best album of 2003.