East Atlanta Love Letter
by 6LACK
  • Record Label: LVRN
  • Release Date: Sep 14, 2018
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - 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
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  1. HipHopDX
    Sep 20, 2018
    90
    In an era where artists hype up projects that turn out to be nothing but half-baked playlists, 6LACK’s thoughtful embrace of the album format is refreshing. East Atlanta Love Letter is a moody masterpiece that may very well take the artist’s career to new heights.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Sep 20, 2018
    80
    6LACK isn't doing anything new. But he is doing it better than everyone else. With East Atlanta Love Letter, the artist has trumped his opponents and influences with a fragile grace and solid talent for songwriting, echoing that of our most decorated balladeers.
  3. Exclaim
    Sep 20, 2018
    70
    Sonically and thematically, the 48-minute downtempo project is impeccably cohesive, executive producers Singawd and Yakob tying a black bow on a deep list of contributing producers with brooding, layered synths and space to think. Auto-Tune appears heavily, and the guest list is firmly in the now.
  5. Variety
    Sep 20, 2018
    62
    For every three sweet nothings like “Time will never wait on us but it never can age our love” (from “Stan”), there remains a “Life without my love is a slant rhyme / That mean it works out but it ain’t quite,” dulling the moment.
  6. Pitchfork
    Sep 21, 2018
    61
    The purest pop song is “Switch,” the one track that can pass for uptempo and boasts a hook that sticks. A few more fun moments like this would have helped keep the record moving.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 33
  3. Negative: 2 out of 33
  1. lapuissance
    Nov 4, 2022
    8
    This album is not amazing, it has its flaws and it's a bit generic. But it hits home for me. Helped me through some very hard times. 6LACK'sThis album is not amazing, it has its flaws and it's a bit generic. But it hits home for me. Helped me through some very hard times. 6LACK's vocals feel like meditation for me. Yeah very nice listen and will always be one of the most comforting albums to me personally.… Full Review »
  2. Fuerstenberg
    Mar 13, 2022
    7
    "East Atlanta Love Letter", 6LACK's sophomore studio album, is no surprise, but no disappointment either, and the logical conclusion to his"East Atlanta Love Letter", 6LACK's sophomore studio album, is no surprise, but no disappointment either, and the logical conclusion to his debut "FREE 6LACK". With soothing, laid-back R&B on voluminous hip hop beats, 6LACK stays on familiar ground.

    As the title suggests, the album indeed feels like a love letter, as the familiar topics of love, relationships and its issues are addressed. The smooth transitions between the quiet and slow songs as well as harmonious feature guests round off the album. Ideal for certain late-night activities.

    My favorites:
    "Nonchalant"
    "Switch"
    "Balenciaga Challenge"

    ~ Fürstenberg
    March 13, 2022    … Full Review »
  3. Real_g22
    Jun 10, 2020
    8
    Aunque no es un álbum muy innovador, tiene sonidos muy refrescantes y cautivadores los cuales son únicos en 6black. Muy buen álbum en general
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