Kiwanuka
by Michael Kiwanuka
Metascore
89

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 4, 2019
    60
    The only downside is that Kiwanuka could have been even braver.

Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best Album of 2019
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#64 Most Discussed Album of 2019

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 95 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 95
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 95
  3. Negative: 3 out of 95
  1. notor12
    Nov 2, 2019
    9
    It's a beautiful album, and highly appropriate to the needs of these times in all respects.

    I'm giving it a 9 because it feels a bit    It's a beautiful album, and highly appropriate to the needs of these times in all respects.

    I'm giving it a 9 because it feels a bit preachy instead of personal/emotional, but it gets the core of the emotional journey to peace of mind right. This is certainly Michael Kiwanuka's best album.

    Album of the year is between this and Ghosteen for me. I think this album is an easier listen but Ghosteen is more subtle in capturing the journey through grief and finding hope on the other side. Tough choice.    … Full Review »
  2. BrezeanuEdy
    Nov 1, 2019
    7
    I love Michael . I was so hyped for this album after i saw the reviews . But in the end this was just an okay album . There wasn't any songI love Michael . I was so hyped for this album after i saw the reviews . But in the end this was just an okay album . There wasn't any song from this album that made me say "wow this is such a good song . But there also weren't any song which made me say "wow thid is a bad song ". In conclusion this album is just okay for me nothing else… Full Review »
  3. elliottw
    Oct 15, 2022
    10
    Quite possibly one of the greatest albums of the 21st century. A sublime, soulful experience.
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