Coming Home
by Leon Bridges
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Jun 23, 2015
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. DIY Magazine
    Jun 22, 2015
    60
    This debut sets a nice, if mostly safe, blueprint.
  2. AllMusic
    Jun 19, 2015
    60
    It's all a pleasing time warp without turbulence, one with songs built more to evoke the past than to last in one's memory.
  3. The Guardian
    Jun 18, 2015
    60
    Bridges has a fantastic voice, but you sense he’s also yet to truly find it.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 49
  3. Negative: 1 out of 49
  1. falconer24
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    I first heard Leon on NPR about 6 months ago. Instantly became a fan. Yes, the comparisons to Sam Cooke are accurate, and to be fair, he'sI first heard Leon on NPR about 6 months ago. Instantly became a fan. Yes, the comparisons to Sam Cooke are accurate, and to be fair, he's embracing it. There's nothing not to like here....this album is short and sweet, and packed with melody and soul. I'm also a sucker for doo-wop background singers;) It's the perfect summer record.
    Leon Bridges has loads of talent, and I wish him nothing but the best in his career.
    Buy this album. You won't regret it.    … Full Review »
  2. Textfeud
    Jul 4, 2015
    9
    Bought this record on vinyl in a whim when I heard the single Coming Home. I just loved the soul I heard and he reminds me of artists like SamBought this record on vinyl in a whim when I heard the single Coming Home. I just loved the soul I heard and he reminds me of artists like Sam Cooke. I'm very glad I bought the record, he is a truly talented artist and quite refreshing although this style is of course well known.… Full Review »
  3. Vitorss
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Ioooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove it,I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT… Full Review »
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