Food
by Kelis
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
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  1. Resident Advisor
    Apr 29, 2014
    60
    Food might sound pretty, but it's weaker than the sum of its parts.
  2. Q Magazine
    Apr 23, 2014
    60
    Food is grown-up, womanly, but for all the hearth-and-home warmth, it doesn't forget the way to a listener's heart is through their ears. [May 2014, p.109]
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Apr 22, 2014
    60
    The stark, minimalist production by TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek is so cool and aloof that these snacks never feel fully cooked.
  5. Slant Magazine
    Apr 22, 2014
    60
    This is some of Kelis's subtlest, most organic-sounding work. If only there was more of her in it.
  6. NOW Magazine
    Apr 17, 2014
    60
    A couple of songs sound like Much More Music hits (Breakfast, Forever Be), but a few genuine surprises--the Simon & Garfunkelesque cover of Labi Siffre’s Bless The Telephone, the slow-burning Floyd and country-rocking Friday Fish Fry--demonstrate Kelis’s deft versatility.
  7. Uncut
    Apr 15, 2014
    60
    Once you get over the initial shock of Kelis' raw-throated take on country-rock on "Friday Fish Fry," the culinary theme becomes another ingredient that never quite blends into a tasty dish. [May 2014, p.76]
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  8. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 15, 2014
    60
    Though occasionally subdued, Kelis brings a moody character to “Runnin’”, while Sitek offers subtle variations on the funk-soul style, edging into salsoul and swamp-rock on “Cobbler” and “Rumble”.

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 51
  3. Negative: 3 out of 51
  1. thaleslucas
    Jun 16, 2014
    10
    "Food" is one of the most perfect album of the year! Kelis did something creative with so many inspiration. A title that look so normal, but"Food" is one of the most perfect album of the year! Kelis did something creative with so many inspiration. A title that look so normal, but what have a greatest content than other actuality musics. Food's Pop is just a kind of originality. This one can satisfy all hungry soul.… Full Review »
  2. cjdlaron
    Apr 22, 2014
    10
    This new album is too amazing for words. Since her past record, Flesh Tone, Kelis has managed to switch it up again using a theme that is alsoThis new album is too amazing for words. Since her past record, Flesh Tone, Kelis has managed to switch it up again using a theme that is also a main part of her life now, which is food! This album is full of sass & attitude, but also obviously conveys love.… Full Review »
  3. IsaacHale
    Apr 22, 2014
    9
    This is a truly phenomenal album. I was a fan of Flesh Tone, but this new direction comes as a huge improvement. I hope this record gets theThis is a truly phenomenal album. I was a fan of Flesh Tone, but this new direction comes as a huge improvement. I hope this record gets the recognition it deserves.… Full Review »
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