Jaguar II
by Victoria Monét
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Aug 25, 2023
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. AllMusic
    Aug 25, 2023
    90
    Jaguar II nudges contemporary R&B forward as it mixes inspirations spanning continents and generations.
  2. HipHopDX
    Oct 10, 2023
    88
    Monét weaves an instant R&B classic out of empowerment anthems, genuine respect for her soul elders, and an unflappable confidence that can only be admired.
  3. Pitchfork
    Aug 28, 2023
    80
    Even if you get the sense her best work still lies ahead, it’s refreshing to see an emerging star earn their concept album.
  5. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 28, 2023
    80
    Although Monét is still finding her voice, her production, overflowing with euphoric horns and silky melodies, fits her soft cadence and carefree lyrics like a bespoke suit.
  6. The Telegraph (UK)
    Aug 25, 2023
    80
    If sensuous, whip smart R’n’B rocks your boat, Victoria Monét’s debut album, Jaguar II, is a luxurious treat.
  7. Rolling Stone
    Aug 25, 2023
    80
    Jaguar II is a shining demonstration of the aptitude that made Monét a sought after collaborator, but here, in the album’s comfy old-school soul and sharp modern edge, she preserves something fresh and unique for herself.
  8. Clash Music
    Aug 25, 2023
    80
    ‘Jaguar II’ is a compressed listen with only 11 tracks but still packs in dimensionality and texture. It marks a new pinnacle and a denouement of an era for a once clandestine figure now dancing under the prismatic light of a disco ball.
  9. Beats Per Minute
    Aug 25, 2023
    78
    Her vision of R&B is unfiltered and uncompromising. At her most modern, she is advancing her genre rather than watering it down for current tastes. Things her songwriting could only hint at in the work of others are here in full, and they make for a beautiful end product.

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#29 Best Album of 2023
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#97 Most Discussed Album of 2023

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. musicbox
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    easily one of my favourite first listens of the year. effortlessly slick, cool and sultry and i've not been able to tear myself away from iteasily one of my favourite first listens of the year. effortlessly slick, cool and sultry and i've not been able to tear myself away from it since i first heard it and have listened to it on repeat front to back around 12 times now. she absolutely killed it.… Full Review »
  2. duda4785
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. this is just insanely good
    here's an artist who knows how to make everything sound so fkn amazing    … Full Review »
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