KiCk i
by Arca
  • Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: Jun 26, 2020
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 149 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 132 out of 149
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 149
  3. Negative: 9 out of 149
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  1. All_ButTrU4
    Oct 25, 2021
    6
    This is arca at her most fun. From the breathtaking weirdness of the opener "non binary " to the exhilarating "rip the slit" she doesn't need to take her art too seriously now she's caved her way . Rising as an influential producer and culturalist she bands together collaborators as she flexes her skills and accentuates each of their talents. Though a marvel this album is a far cry fromThis is arca at her most fun. From the breathtaking weirdness of the opener "non binary " to the exhilarating "rip the slit" she doesn't need to take her art too seriously now she's caved her way . Rising as an influential producer and culturalist she bands together collaborators as she flexes her skills and accentuates each of their talents. Though a marvel this album is a far cry from her more revolutionary releases even the underdog"mutant Lp" outshines this take on pop. Still stunning nonetheless. Favourites:rip the slit,none binary, time,klk,kicki,no la queda… Expand
  2. Lajaleaa
    Dec 31, 2020
    6
    ( 65/100 )

    Arca es una chica trans de Venezuela cuya producción creció para colaborar con Kanye West, Bjork, FKA twigs y varios artistas más. En "KiCk i", Arca se muestra solida, diversa y logra cuidar un ambiente que expone con fuerza y energía a varias corrientes musicales como el Art Pop, Avat Garde, Regueton y Ambient-Pop. Sin embargo este experimento es su propia deficiencia. A    ( 65/100 )

    Arca es una chica trans de Venezuela cuya producción creció para colaborar con Kanye West, Bjork, FKA twigs y varios artistas más. En "KiCk i", Arca se muestra solida, diversa y logra cuidar un ambiente que expone con fuerza y energía a varias corrientes musicales como el Art Pop, Avat Garde, Regueton y Ambient-Pop. Sin embargo este experimento es su propia deficiencia. A pesar de lo interesante que pueda ser la dirección musical, cada atractivo se rompe por el bien de lo experimental y muestra un lado mecánico de su propia belleza en vez. Arca tiene una bella voz, incluso a la altura de Bjork, pero a los oídos cotidianos, este álbum será un baile de apareamiento entre maquinas cuyas piezas excretan fluidos seminales color negro. Tan bello como puede ser el símbolo de esta imagen, Arca se enfoca más en lo erótico y lo técnico, que en lo entretenido y lo sustancial.
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    Arca is a trans girl from Venezuela whose production grew up to collaborate with Kanye West, Bjork, FKA twigs, and several more artists. In "KiCk i", Arca shows to be solid, diverse, and manages to take care of an ambient that exposes with strength and energy to several musical streams like Art Pop, Avant-Garde, Reggaeton, and Ambient Pop. Nevertheless, this experiment is its own deficiency. Even though the musical direction can be interesting, each attractiveness is broken for the sake of the experimental and shows a mechanical side of its beauty instead. Arca has a beautiful voice, even at the height of Bjork, but to the daily ears, this album is a mating dance between machines whose parts excrete black seminal fluids. As beautiful as the symbol of that image can be, Arca focuses more on the erotic and technical than the entertaining and substantial.    … Expand
  3. Evic21
    Jul 29, 2020
    6
    Despite the hype, this record is a disappointment. It feels rushed, muddled and uncertain of its self. Not to mention that the guest features here are lackluster at best. Sadly, Kick i falls flat in more ways than one, even if below the surface, there is a good album in there.

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Mojo
    Jul 21, 2020
    80
    Standout track by far is La Chiqui where trans artist Sophie and Arca go head to head, like two tall, sonic waveforms. Extraordinary. [Sep 2020, p.83]
  2. The Wire
    Jul 14, 2020
    50
    Far from being some utopian unity of the opposites her work has summoned – beyond binaries – she’s still clearly experimenting and sometimes failing. [Aug 2020, p.48]
  3. musicOMH.com
    Jul 2, 2020
    80
    The record dazzles with its detail, beguiles with its lyrical performances and leaves a lasting impression with powerful songwriting.
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