If All I Was Was Black
by Mavis Staples
  • Record Label: Anti-
  • Release Date: Nov 17, 2017
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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. The 405
    Nov 28, 2017
    80
    If All I Was Was Black is often times both troubling and soothing.
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  2. Q Magazine
    Nov 22, 2017
    80
    Potent stuff. [Jan 2018, p.114]
  3. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 20, 2017
    80
    Musically it’s a fascinating, low-key meld of 70s funk, gospel choruses and wonky rock guitar. Build a Bridge swells with Prince-like melody, No Time for Crying is stark and serious, and Peaceful Dream a gospel singalong. Inspirational work.
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